RV Owners Beware - Plan your RV Trips Accordingly (UNPREPARED)

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[@eagledare2008]

The only thing I can remember is I took a Right turn too quickly and came up short on the turn and wiped out my power stairs took me an hour just to mickey mouse them up so we could continue driving

[@cooltrkin]

Yes it's true, most larger truck stops have good filtering systems. But watch the small mom and pops.

[@mascarosonthemove]

We were at a Flying J station today and my EFS card wouldn’t work. I calandra they said they are no longer accepting Flying J , they couldn’t come to an agreement.

[@cooltrkin]

@@mascarosonthemove it was like that for years with Com-Data.

[@heinrikmclovin8603]

I have built several gas stations from dirt field to turn over. The tanks in the ground are made of fibreglass. The way the get debris in them is from the import trucks bringing in sediment in the fuel. I fill up my transfer tank in the bed and then out of the transfer tank into the truck so I can filter it myself. This also give you the option of an extra 100 gallons or so besides the tank on your truck. I’d rather have extra than not enough. On construction site diesel is a huge bargaining chip for anything. Yes it is extra weight but if you over truck your trailer you are fine. I have had to unhook to fuel another rig off my transfer tank and then get back on the hitch. I’d rather be the one donating fuel to another driver than the one needing to find diesel. To be safe I over prepare. I keep an air compressor on board and a 8kw generator with me at all times.I do large commercial construction so not everyone needs that much crap, but if I see you on the road I fairly sure I got what you need for free.

[@waltercoleman1820]

My dad had a service station for 44 yrs and the pumps have filters behind the lower panels ,so the fuel is filtered before going into your fuel tank. Enjoy your videos each week.

[@amyhartman3527]

My husband is a mechanic & has been for 30 yrs. He said absolutely yes about the debris in the diesel tanks. Try not to get the gas right after the tankers have filled them & do not run your tank empty. Both of these will cause you potential problems with trash in the fuel. He also said not nearly as much of a problem with gas vehicles, but still DO NOT run your tank completely out of gas. Motor on my friends 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@mikie2020]

Your husband is correct and I'm also a retired gas/diesel driver. I make sure not to fuel up when trucks are unloading fuel at station or I'll wait about 30 min.after they finish

[@laurachalstrom2540]

Years ago we were taking the in-laws 5th wheel across South Dakota. We didn’t realize that we would get into a stretch with no gas stations. We finally found one and I swear we were rolling in on fumes! We learned our lesson. Ever since we have always tried to stop by the time we hit half a tank. It might mean we stop more frequently but we won’t run out of gas again! 😅

[@bulletsonofagun7413]

When dealing with a 150 gallon tank in our RV I like to top off at half a tank too. It’s less painful.

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Best to carry extra cans of fuel when traveling the long distances in the Western US, especially on the 2-lane roads.

[@turnbullstravels735]

Oh we remember that same area of SD! I think after that we carried extra fuel…and now in a dp, we don’t go below half a tank.

[@MP57719]

Moving out to the west side of the state from the northeast US, I remember thinking about this on our way past sioux falls. Every 100 miles we stopped for fuel just in case.

[@bradleymanning3225]

There is another alternative, I replaced my 34 gallon fuel tank with a 60 gallon tank. I can now travel almost twice as far before needing fuel. Thank you for another great video Hanks

[@gregcook3989]

There are fuel filters inside the pumps for each hose. No debris coming into your tank due to fuel trucks refilling the underground tanks. For a while I worked at a truck stop that was receiving three or four tankers of diesel every day, so the fuel was getting stirred up a lot.

[@kevink4914]

Many stations no longer have filters on their pumps sir 😉 as well as the water in the underground tanks get stirred up and in your fuel tank it goes. Never good to fill up when they filling tanks. You will have problems afterwards believe me has happened to many people I know.

[@MjrBullets]

Thanks Greg...yes pumps have filters..even gasoline pumps

[@wakeupamerica2024]

@@kevink4914 Please enlightening everyone on the proper amount of time you think it takes for everything to settle before it is safe to pump.

[@Roberts.Travels]

@@kevink4914 yes pumps do have filters, they are inside each individual pump. Gas and water do not mix, water stays at the bottom of the tanks and the pump inside the tank does not go down far enough to pick up water.

[@carlbeaver7112]

50 years as a pro mechanic. That silliness re: stirring up crap in the tank may have occured from elevated tanks like on farms that get filled maybe once evey 3 - 6 months. At busy stations it's not a concern and the story of worry warts. The pumps have filters, your truck has filters...

[@dennis3873]

I always travel with two - 5 gallon cans of diesel. In a pinch it will give me another 80 or so miles. Recently I had to use one of them as the planned fuel stop was not accessible due to construction! ALWAYS plan. Additionally on RVTrip Wizard, you can add fuel stops to your route as it will show all the truck stops as well as all the gas stations.

[@joyphillips3069]

I learned from a u tube trucker how to not use your brakes going down hill. You gear down and let the motor take care of your speed. It really works.

[@b.s.g.1586]

1. Keeping your speed at a steady 60mph, & gearing down for up hills will give you the best fuel mileage. The extra 4+mph will cost you more in money & not make much diff in travel time. 2.tire blow outs are usually caused by low tire pressure for its application. I have about 50-60 lbs in my truck rear tires when I'm towing. I soften them up when I'm not towing & city use. A hard tire (50lbs) runs,cooler on the hiway than a soft tire. I know & understand that the tire rated pressures can be lower, but they may not be taking into account your particular circumstances. 3. I always carry extra fuel with me. Usually 4 x 5 gal cans, 20 gals. You never know when & why you'll need extra fuel. 4. Never run the fuel in your tank below 1/4 full. The fuel pump is in the fuel tank & relies on the fuel to keep it cool, they get hot. They have nylon impellors & if they get hot the impellors warp & then your fuel pump quits & then your engine quits & you'll be spending big money to fix it all. You have to buy fuel anyways so never run your tank low. There's simply no reason to, or benifits to do it.

[@henryford2736]

My average day is 500- 600 miles/day six days a week. That means I fuel ⛽ every day at major truck stops. When the tankers are there or not. I fuel day and night weekends, working days it doesn't matter. Never ever had any issue with fuel being "dirty". It's all BS....

[@slalomking]

Thank you for the truth , these people and the old wise tales.

[@jackbrown8052]

If you're driving an RV that's only getting 8 or 9 mpg you start looking for a gas station when the gauge hits the half tank mark. If you're off the beaten path or in an area you don't know you've got to carry at least 5 gallons of fuel.

[@davefields4591]

Each fuel dispenser has a 10 micron fuel filter to stop the junk from going in to your vehicle.I was a petroleum equipment service guy and I had to change those filters.Just Saying

[@jamiehart9686]

Keep and extra fuel filter and 36 mm socket and you can change fuel filter yourself.

[@leetomkinson9852]

I learned on motorcycle trips, especially west of the Mississippi River, to start looking for fuel at the half tank level. Don't sweat the fueling when the tanks are being filled. At any given time, you could be pulling in to fill up just as the tanker is leaving after filling the underground tanks.

[@imike0367]

Best idea yet. We do the same. 1/2 tank and I am ready to stop anyway.

[@coryjuntunen7322]

I usually carry two 5 gal cans of diesel and one jug if def in the bed of the truck for occasions just like this. It has saved us once.

[@NomsAlt]

All fuel stations should have filters that the fuel gets pulled through before getting to the pump. Not a technician, but this myth has been around for a long time. Even if something manages to get in your tank, your fuel filter will make sure nothing gets through that can cause serious damage to the engine or any other parts of the truck. Just make sure to stay up on fuel filter changes, this is forgotten by quite a lot of people.

[@tikkin11]

As my old flight instructor used to say "don't sweat the small stuff". All the tanks have filters. How do you know on any given day that a supply truck didnt deliver a load just an hour before you got there? You gots lots and lots of real stuff to worry about...don't add to your burdens!

[@rickm0208]

As a professional pilot and one time flight instructor, not sure that was the best advice someone could give a student pilot. Not sweating the small stuff? That's why you sump your aircraft's fuel tanks before each and every flight, and that's after the airport or FBO also sumps and collects fuel samples daily. Not sure if you're still flying or at what capacity, so please forgive me if you already know this, but aviation incidents and accidents are usually ALWAYS a result of a series of "same stuff" happening that snowballs into a larger catastrophic event. So not "sweating the small stuff" could actually bite you in the @$$ one day.

[@tikkin11]

@Rick M Dude! Your sweating the small stuff! Never so much as a scratch during my professional aviation career. It was just a rhetorical comment...but your point is valid

[@rickm0208]

@@tikkin11 I wasn't trying to challenge you by comparing aviation careers, other than contaminated fuel isn't small stuff and all it takes is one fill up. I have no idea whether these fuel stops have "filters" or not. Hell, most of them don't have functioning printers, or air hoses with working air chucks. So I am certainly not going to assume there on top of the fuel filtration systems. I am fairly certain the fuel filtration is just that at fuel stops, and not filtration and water separation. Water in my opinion is the biggest problem, especially in the diesel/kerosene fuels, since water will remain suspended longer and more easily. That is why some jet aircraft require prist. Water in diesel has been know to wreak havoc with the newer, tighter tolerance fuel injectors, which is why some OTR owner operators and HD diesel pickup truck owners have added the FASS Diesel Fuel System to their set ups. Me personally, I do not have a FASS system, with that said.... I've needed to have all my injectors replaced on a Duramax, and was dead on the road after just filling up with a gelled fuel system on my Powerstroke that took all afternoon and half the night to get started again after being towed. The point I am trying to make is all fuel tanks have condensation, some worse than others. If airplanes and aircraft fueling trucks have it, even with all the precautions in place to help mitigate it, there's no way a truck stop and their employees, and fuel delivery companies are taking the same precautions to prevent moisture in the fuel. I do not keep myself up at night worrying about water in my fuel, however, if I see the diesel tank getting filled up at a fuel stop, and if I have the option, I will not get fuel there that day. If all this means I am "sweating the small stuff" while driving an extremely expensive truck, then so be it.

[@michaelthompson3679]

I see all the comments about the fuel filter catching all the debris I used to believe that too last year we made a trip from Ct to California changed the fuel filters just before we left on day 2 of our trip we broke down in Pennsylvania 9 days, $13,000 dollars and 1 high pressure fuel system later we were back on the road. So not so confident anymore that the fuel filters are able to be 100% effective

[@imike0367]

Don’t trust them. Always stick to places where they pump a lot of gas like Loves, TA, Pilot.

[@ccrockett5358]

I used to haul fuel for several years into all kinds of stations above ground and below ground tanks. The biggest issue I ran into was water content. We would put a long measuring stick inside the tanks with a paste that changes color when it comes in contact with water. Anything over an inch or two of water was supposed to be reported and removed. Dirt and debris can be filtered out by the inline filters on each dispenser but water can make it through which is no bueno.

[@dixond1]

The single best upgrade to my setup was adding a 65 gallon tank in the bed, giving me almost a 100 gallon total capacity. I never need to fuel with the 5th wheel attached.

[@jettysjourney707]

Not a big chance of the debris getting in your tank from the diesel. Before it goes into your truck it goes through a filter. Always good to be safe! Enjoy your travels.

[@1982MCI]

It’s filtered at the pump and then you have fuel filters on your truck also so there’s little chance of getting any debris in your fuel system. It used to be a valid concern 40 or more years ago but not today. The pumping trash from the fuel tank myth is nothing more than an old wives tale nowadays and there’s no cause for alarm! I often fill up my 180 gallon tank with tankers sitting there refueling and have never, ever had the slightest issue at all! Relax, fill up, and enjoy your trip!

[@imike0367]

Debris happen all the time.

[@user-uh7mo3we9p]

Last summer went to fuel up a mile from home before we hitched up. Just as I was about to put the nozzle in the truck , a local guy ran up to me to stop me. He pointed to four diesel pickups parked on the edge of the station lot. Delivery driver had put gas in the diesel storage tanks. That was a close one!

[@michaeltishler2866]

Hotshot secret Everyday diesel fuel additive will really help you gain 2-3mpg. I have used it for 3 years now in my Chevy 3500 dually. It will clean your fuel lines and increase the diesel octane. I hauled RVs all over the country commercially.

[@TheGenerationX894]

Good rule is half a tank is empty when towing large units. You have to stop a time or two extra, but it alleviates the stress. I also carry 7 gallons of fuel in the bed of the truck just in case. As far as diesel, we buy the gas engines, so we should always be able to find a station.

[@phillipthompson7392]

Hey guys I own a small trucking company and yes he is partly right. It's called sludge and just plain dirt that settles in the bottom of the tanks as it also does in the bottom of your trucks tank. Then when you run your truck low or when a fuel station runs low on fuel and then fills their tanks it swirls it around and then it can get pumped into your trucks causing your filters to start clogging and then you're having to change them out along side the road.

[@davidjackman5773]

Murphy's Rules of RV #1; the only time you have too much fuel is when you are on fire. Sediment does get agitated and stirred up as fuel trucks are filling the tanks. That is why they have fuel filters in the pumps, and why you have fuel filters on your vehicle. Driving extra miles to save a few cents on fuel will be negated by having someone bring fuel to you on the side of the road. I start getting antsy at 1/2 tank, and slip into panic mode at 1/4 tank. Yeah...I'm an old fuddy duddy.

[@lorirouleau4303]

Yes, my Dad was a lifelong trucker, he always told me not to get gas when they are filling the tanks because of the junk that is churned up.

[@tracydavid4411]

To answer your question. I say no. I use to own a gas station. The pump has a filter inside the pump itself to catch any debris and there is debris stirred up when they put gas and diesel in from the tanker,and if that got in the cars or trucks none of them would be running when they left the pump.

[@chrisjohnson3260]

Dont run the truck low on fuel because the in tank pump needs it to stay cool. Fuel stations have filters as does your truck (both fuel and water separation) just a ASE master tech with over 20 years experience, but everyone has a opinion these days. Safe travels

[@lb7wade518]

Yes it can!! But there are filters at the pump that are not maintained and at a different micron filtration that your truck

[@nathanurick8320]

As much as you two travel I’m curious why you don’t have an auxiliary tank. A 50 gallon tank would probably cause you to never have to stop like this. I pull a solitude with my one ton ram and I can go 700 miles with my 55 gallon auxiliary tank..

[@lauradomenico3264]

I’m pretty sure the fuel filter would protect your engine. Have you considered a spare fuel tank in the bed of your truck? A friend of mine has one and he can go from Tampa to Pigeon Forge without fueling up! We don’t though, and when we caravan he has to stop with us. Safe travels! I missed seeing Dexter this episode. I hope he’s doing well with all the traveling. ❤️

[@brucesnow3506]

A fuel box (or just auxiliary fuel tank) in the bed of your truck is definitely the way to go. Between my F350 (main tank) and my auxiliary, I have close to 80 gallons of fuel when full.

[@stygertravel]

The fuel filter may protect the engine, but it only takes a little bit to make a bad day. I just like his friend said, don’t trust the stirred up fuel. A $10,000 motor isn’t worth the risk

[@interpinto]

There’s a filter on every nozzle in the lower part of the pump. I’ve changed many of them. When the pump goes slow you know it needs a new filter.

[@chadsmith946]

Yes that definitely happens (with the Dirt in the bottom of the tank) up north here we also worry about about Water in the diesel, so we always try to go to a station with high use to make sure the fuel hasn't set in the tanks for months collecting water.

[@lindamorin1843]

You never let your tanks get below the quarter tank. My dad told me that when I frist started Driving.

[@kennouque2070]

Yes that is correct and it’s better to get fuel in the mornings

[@brucejohnson1264]

I wouldn't worry about things being stirred in the tanks when refueling. There are fuel filters on the pumps, that should filter any debris. You can actually see the filter on the pump hose.

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I’ve heard there is filters coming out of tanks and at the pumps. I try to wait but it won’t stop me from getting fuel if needed.

[@interpinto]

Those aren’t filters on the hose, those are breakaways. But there are filters on every pump behind the lower cover. No debris enters your pickup.

[@barbarawelch3494]

Well.....I Googled it. The 'experts' say it is a myth. They say fuel stations have a 'robust' system that makes it no problem to fill your tank after the fuel stations tanks have been filled.

[@swansong68]

Clamp the screen door to the outside door and close them together. Thats how you break the plastic door handles

[@earnestburditt9867]

Yes when the fuel trucks put fuel into the fuel tanks it does stir up any sediment and water on the bottom of the tank. With that being said the fuel pumps have a fuel filter in the pump. Hopefully the gas station has been keeping them changed. The filters will catch most of the sediment. You should also change your fuel filters on your vehicle regularly. On another note you should keep between 1\4 to 1\2 a tank full to aid in helping keep your fuel injectors cooler so the last longer. The unused fuel at your injectors carries the heat from your hot injectors back to your fuel tank. If you keep running your tanks low this well shorten the life of your fuel injection system, pumps, injectors. Note: keep a good amount of fuel in your tank 1\4 or more, and change your fuel filters regularly.

[@brucetifer]

I’m a retired truck driver. Yes debris does get stirred up . With a water/fuel separator you can see the water and fuel before it enters the engine. Also as the fuel level in the site glass will lower as the filter becomes plugged

[@annacraven7847]

We aren't comfortable towing without a dually and an extra gas tank. It's worth the investment. Tires should be the most important thing.

[@patcoole9440]

Another great video from the Hanks. I’ve been in the similar situation going across NM and TX before when it comes to fueling your diesel so now on long trip’s I carry a 5 gallon can just in case and you don’t have to worry about the station refueling the underground tank because all the pumps have filters in line to filter the fuel before going into the tank.

[@ItsAboutTimeNow]

Our experience is old tires cause blowouts! Dry rot cracks can be teeny and still be a huge problem. Great to see you guys!! Would love to have a chance to caravan! It’s lonely on the road without come along friends…. Neat to hear the music is Renee’s editing jam!!!

[@TheGenerationX894]

They have 10/12/16 ply tires for RVs..I recommend getting the highest rating and ply possible.

[@vincentgonzales8917]

There is a 4 digit stamp on you tire. The first two numbers are the week the tire was made and the second two are the year. 2522 would be the 25th week of 2022. The rubber that tires use starts to degrade right away whether they are used or not. A RV tire is old at three years. It is important to see the date on your new tires, because you have no way of knowing where or how that tire was stored.

[@justramblinaround]

great points!

[@perrywilliams1214]

It is possible to get debris in you fuel. Fortunately fuel stations have filters in the pump lines to prevent it. Also that is why your truck has a fuel filter.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Personally I think that the thing about stirring up debris when the tanker is filling up the tanks goes back to the days of steel tanks where there was rust in the tanks. These days the tanks are fiberglass and I don't think it's nearly the problem it used to be. It's sort of like the "rule" of not putting batteries on cement. That was true when batteries had wooden cases. That's been a hundred years ago but you still hear it. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@johndoty3557]

Fuel fill up. Dirt is stirred when filling the service station tank. The suction pipe for the pumps is 3 inches off bottom with a barrier around it to prevent water being sucked up

[@user-vn1yo4rj8n]

It is true about tanks having debis and more to the point a dirt sediment from the opening where the fueling is done from the bulk trucks...when the fill trucks arrive and refill them the sediment is stirred up and freely moved about the storage tank until it resettles again in the bottom of the tank...i owned my own over the road trucks and this is a very common problem and the best thing u can do is if a bulk truck has freshly filled a storage tank to wait approximately 15 to 20 min's to allow for it to resettle back to the bottom of the tank it too is true in that filters will do a good job of filtering the crap from the tank but that is the smaller stuff..larger particles can and sometimes can or could actually clog a filter which by allowing things to settle a bit is thought to help or better prevent this from happening!! Really enjoy the easy go lucky and lightheartedness you bring thru you show...if i want to have a laugh...i just tune in for an episode or 2 and u guys almost without fail provide a few of them for sure;)) Just a thought..do the solar and inverter..you won't regret it!! You too can get along with 2 lithium batteries as well.. A faithful viewer Rick

[@driver-xx2pl]

Answer, yes, the engine runs as well on the top half of the tank as the bottom, the bottom is where solids settle and are uptaken when low levels exist. so... keep it fueled would be my advice. and safe travels to ya all.

[@acmanwwjd1]

You need to put a disaster prevention kit on those trucks a must

[@dougs7035]

I Maintain and Repair Service Station Fuel Dispensers for a living. These Dispensers have an Internal Spin on Fuel filter internally (similar to your Oil filter on your truck Engine) and they will filter the fuel prior to it going into your truck. No worries about filling right after they fill a tank.

[@computerfixer06]

I used to work for a local big chain gas station. All pump s have a fuel filter under the island, so it is filtered between the underground tank and your truck. I wouldn't worry too much about fueling up while they are refilling the tanks. Good info today, I also try to make sure we have a full tank at the beginning of each travel day in case of any unexpected slow downs or anything like that. Also I have a gas truck so its harder to find pumps that I can pull into with the trailer.

[@myleshansel7950]

The stations have fuel filters along with the fuel filter in the truck. I change my filters every 10K miles, this is the key to a happy diesel truck, clean filters and clean oil.

[@danielkwiatkowski4489]

Yes. There is always debris, water and what not in the tanks. As they refill the tanks. It can stir that up while they are filling and put it right in your tank.

[@Cowboy-Trucking61]

When the fuel trucks come in to refill the truckstop tanks, yes it does stir up all the debris in the tanks.

[@schpoe123]

There are several fuel filters inside the pump before the pump so no problem on fuel. The filters will catch it.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Yes it stirs up the stuff in the big tanks. Avoid whenever possible.

[@kenmartin1919]

We traveled in our diesel pusher 11/22 - 02/23 west to east and back (CA). We used the TSD fuel card. About .60 - 1.10 off per gallon.

[@davemccoy57]

If the storage tanks are close to empty, it can stir up stuff in the bottom of the tank, but your fuel filter will take care of anything like that. I wouldn't worry. 25 yr otr driver. Never had a problem.

[@larrytillick952]

We carry 4.5 gallons of spare fuel at all times. It has been used out west with long hauls between stops and does not take up much space. I also use a fuel stabilizer in the spare fuel. I do so enjoy your channel.

[@mikemiller8021]

Fueling your vehicle, whether it be gasoline or diesel when a transport is dumping full into underground storage tanks is sometimes risky. It all depends on how well the station maintains there fuel dispensers and filtering system.Advice from a weights and measures fuel inspector of 22 years

[@jackjones5314]

Fuel station filters fuel before it gets to you from the storage tank: 10-micron filter is used for unleaded gasoline 30-micron filter is used for diesel fuel - diesel might get water in it, you vehicle has a filter for some of that. - now rust in your vehicle tank can cause an issue if you run too low.

[@johngraham3438]

Yes the sludge at the bottom gets turned up as the new fuel comes in. It takes a day or two for it to settle again. Watch you fuel filters for any sign of clogging. Safe travels

[@randyelston7063]

Just last week, a station in Oklahoma the gas truck put deisel in the gas tank, messed up a lot of cars

[@stevenbaxter5601]

I've heard the debris in the tank thingy. The newer or refurbished stations do have filters as one comment said. The best stations are the ones that don't let their tanks get that low. Usually several fuel trucks worth of fuel daily.

[@josephsandall1789]

no there are plenty of filters between the storage tanks and the pumps that catch the grunge.

[@barrya5191]

I always carry the equivalent of one complete fill-up in the truck bed right behind the cab. ESPECIALLY in areas like where you guys are. Then you have options.

[@johnlagrega4435]

TPS keeps track of the trailers mileage to, totally awesome 😎👌🏼

[@no_worries_van]

It is true, it mixes up everything that had settled. Also, when you pump, use the lowest slowest thing on the handle so you don’t pay for air getting in, the faster that you pump it the more air gets in it and you essentially don’t get all of the fuel you paid for.

[@pattilovell9980]

Kyle, my husband worked with your dad for years. He suggested your channel to us when we bought our TT. We absolutely love your content!

[@andrewvanzielst5987]

Install a FASS Fuel system on your truck. 2 micron filter and water separator will let you fill without a worry anywhere. Sure stations have filters, but I have peace of mind knowing my pump and filters are good and I am in control. Plus on these duramaxs it just helps the injection pump by pushing fuel to it. Better all around in general.

[@RVLIVINGLIFE]

Retired truck driver here. Definitely the refilling of the stations tank can stir up the crap in the bottom of their tank. If they are filling while you are fueling only take what you need. Another rule to live by, is always fuel up at half a tank. This will dilute the effect of getting bad or dirty diesel. Another fear is gas in the diesel tank. Stuff happens and there always a possibility of gas mixed in the stations diesel tank. It floats on top of the diesel. So if you get it in your tank never going below half allows it to sit on top until it eventually dissipates in the diesel or evaporates. When I sit in campgrounds for several weeks, I leave the fuel cap off and allow any gas in my diesel to evaporate. Diesel does not evaporate. Just don’t allow rain to get in the tank. If it does having the cap off allows it to evaporate. I could go on and on but that is the basics. I don’t want anyones head to explode! Lol

[@angelawagley5937]

Yes, it’s true on the tanks and sane can happen with dual tanks on your truck when switching tanks while driving. I let the back tank get too low and switched tanks while pulling a hill on I-10 around the Blountsville exit. It sucked up crud and did a lot of damage. Had to have 3 injectors replaced and some wiring that melted. Fuel regulator was full of gunk. You guys rock and I enjoy your videos and the information. Be safe out there!

[@chrisgreek4285]

Wow! Thank you for that advice - I am sorry that happened to you, but grateful for the ability now to avoid it.

[@speedracer9132]

Between debris(sediment) and water, it’s just not worth the risk. The debris settles at the bottom of the tanks underground and when they refill everything is stirred up. Regardless of the fact that SOME stations may have filters at the nozzle, it’s just not worth the risk to fill your tank within 30 minutes of a tanker refill. Even if there is a filter it’s not guaranteed to catch everything let alone water, not to mention how many gas stations do you think want to put up with the extra cost to maintain/replace filters at each nozzle regularly

[@waltercoleman1820]

True but remember 67% of DEF fluid is deionized water

[@jtoepke9763]

what if the delivery tank truck left 15 minute before you arrived? You would never know

[@speedracer9132]

​@@jtoepke9763 if there is no delivery truck, its safe to say its likely been at least 30 minutes. By the time they actually stop pumping fuel into the tanks, they still need time to button everything up and make sure all the seals are tight, not to mention finish paperwork for the actual amount dispensed... when all that is said and done with and the truck pulls away, you may be cutting it close with some minor debris floating around but overall most will have settled by then. Sorry i thought all of this was fairly common knowledge, especially the part about not filling while the tanker is refilling the underground tanks

[@jtoepke9763]

@@speedracer9132 yes I understand all of this I only have my own experience to rely on. I spent fifteen years monitoring underground gas & diesel tanks for contaminants along with a state mandated annual 3rd party inspection at my county highway department employer. We had hard copy reports on file with no issues at the dispenser nozzle. Some samples were done before, during and after a transport delivery. I am just wondering what service stations do that would make a difference. I’m just curious

[@speedracer9132]

@@jtoepke9763 I'm not sure there is much stations can do. If concern for the customer's vehicle were priority, stations should shut down pumps for 30 minutes, but I think we both know that profit is number 1 concern so that will never happen. In terms of how to prevent contaminates in the tanks themselves, I feel is nearly impossible without a complete overhaul of how we fill them because i'm most certain all contaminates at the station enter through the filling port that the tankers use. The most practical solution would be filters at the nozzles, but that would be tedious and arguably an expense not worth the cost to gasoline executives.

[@robinbishop9248]

HI I'm a truck driver and Yes to your question on fueling when the tanker is fueling the stations. Never fuel while or at least 15min after the truck is done you want the sediment to settle back down on the bottom of the fuel tanks that is even true for gas as well. I enjoy watching your channel. Robin

[@c.m.303]

I bought a used rv and being responsible, I put on new tires right away. Had a blow out with in months, then another, and seen another was bulging... and replaced all the tires again. They were coopers and they were under warranty but they'd ask for one thing then another and another. I sent in thereceiptt, went and had it weighed sent that in, etc.etc. they just kept asking for one more thing repeatedly. It went on for over a year and they never paid up on the warranty. Lesson learned... Don't ever buy copper tires and always buy from Discount tire or a company that will help if there is a quality problem.

[@slalomking]

Cooper not good

[@davephillips7085]

Yes. The tanks have dirt and condensate (water) at the bottom of the tanks. The dirt comes from opening and closing the tanks. The condensate comes from the temperature difference of the fuel being delivered and the temperature of the fuel in the tanks. If they are making a fuel drop, I wait to fuel to avoid contaminated fuel. But it's true the pumps do have filters in line.

[@foreveryoung341]

Fueled up at a small EFS station in Georgia. Got bad fuel had to have 3 injectors replaced and fuel filter. Luckily our GMC was still under warranty. We now add fuel additive in our 100 gallon diesel tank. No problems since.

[@mildredlackey1938]

Yes, it’s true about the debris in The bottom of the tanks, my husband worked for the pipeline for over 30 years ,and if they don’t keep the tanks cleaned out the trash will gather in the bottom and maybe cause a problem when you get down the road, stay safe, 🤗👍

[@karensevern328]

There are filters at the pumps that are changed regularly to prevent issues with customers vehicles. Ive worked and managed fuel stations over the last 30 years.

[@kerrywillis1114]

I have a FASS system on my Duramax, it’s a lift pump with dual filters to help keep the diesel fuel clean and shiny! Pump do have filters, that’s why some run so slow, they none the filter changed! What’s the weight difference in the 3 rigs. That would make a difference in fuel economy.

[@suewinter3693]

Yes, I had heard that thing about sludge in the station tanks......

[@tywebb9879]

Karl, great video. I have a 2022 F450 and it has a 48 gallon tank. I am moving to the S&B 68 gal tank. This will put us just below half when we need a pit stop or cup of coffee, so we fuel up. It is also very comforting out West where there are far fewer fuel stations, we learned that lesson last summer going to the Tetons! I am spoiled living in the Midwest where there are stations every 100 miles.

[@mcclungfarm7965]

I added a 60 gallon tank in the bed. I stopped using the Open ROad program because I find it so much cheaper not at truck stops. I just grab fuel when I am unhooked and roll. 2 years ago that Open Roads EFS care was insane, but now not so much. I usually go 800 - 900 in between fill ups. I like to keep my travel days to 300miles or less, so usually fill up every 2 days when traveling. A little more when out west in the mountains.

[@jamesaron1590]

I also have the S&B 68 gal tank on the F-350. That gives me just over 800 miles of range while towing ( I average 12.1 mpg in the flatlands). That's more than I can do in a single day. I usually camp someplace and unhitch each night...I have yet to get fuel with the RV in tow!

[@copper-tc6un]

With my RAM 3500, towing our PrimeTime Crusader 30' 5th wheel, I get 12.5 MPG on the highway. ❤ Without the trailer, just the truck, I get 27 mpg highway. Great mileage for a BIG 6.7L engine. 🎉

[@markloveland1669]

Every fuel dispenser has internal filters in them.

[@dalemarshall9736]

When you are fueling up and the pump is running really slow it is because the in line pump filter is getting clogged and needs to be replaced.

[@loriejohnson8706]

Shorts and sandals look so nice. We have the winter that is never ending this year in Minnesota

[@burdettepettit4528]

A bright spot in my week, is Hangin' with the Hanks ! ❤❤😎

[@robertcolpitts4534]

Interesting video. We've been over a lot of those roads over the years. FYI, there's a truck stop on the north side of Roswell right by the north bypass. They have bulk DEF, too. We filled up there last September on our way west to Springerville, AZ on US 380. Beautiful country there in Ruidoso. Safe travels, y'all.

[@rockiedawnsimpler5102]

I never fuel at a station while they are dumping. Yes fuel pumps have filers, but how often they change the filter is the question. Years ago I fueled up at a truck stop and didn't get 3 miles down the road and my truck stopped running. Road service guy came out pumped my fuel tank clean and put in new fuel bam cranked right up. Lesson learned!

[@jorydunlap3335]

Yes it’s true about the fueling, that’s why u usually fuel early in the morning

[@OkieProductions]

dont worry about fuel debris. on a gas vehicle the fuel filter is in the tank and expensive to replace. On diesel you have a stand alone filter that does a good job, and easy to replace. You also should be doing it every certain amount of miles(check your manual). so fill up and drive. dont worry about it.

[@cableguyzne]

Thanks for this vid referencing fuel mileage! Wife and I are looking into buying a Super C and it gets roughly 6 MPG; your info was helpful for comparisons.

[@jeffbrown574]

Speaking of blowouts. I had two blow outs just last Sunday 4/23/23. From Highlands Hammock in Sebring Fl back home to Jupiter. It took 7 hours for a 2 hour drive. I blame dry rot.

[@lazy5692]

The turnover in fuel stations is so often that there is very little chance of water or debris in the tanks and Yes the filters in the pumps and trucks are effective. It would take a tanker of bad fuel that overloaded the filters before any real effect would happen.

[@Tnall74]

The trash is not a big deal. Filters will catch that but the bad thing is the water that collects in the tanks from condensation. That ,the filters won’t catch cause it’s liquid and that’s not a good thing to run thru your injectors

[@cchvac4919]

Devon is correct on the sludge getting stirred up in the tank 👍

[@jeremeysmith5661]

I am a truck driver and it is true. It does stir up the stuff on the bottom of the fuel tank. Try to get the pilot rewards cards and collect the points and the same with the loves truck stop rewards cards. You get points everytime you get fuel and you can redeem them for stuff in the store or restaurant inside. Get the free stuff when you can. If you need more info on the cards let me know in this comment

[@white24valve]

Yes..when the semi tanker fills the fill station tanks,it does stir up the debris in the tanks,and with that being said,that is the worse time to fuel up yalls rigs. Aaaand that is why your fan in South east kansas as been saying get a auxiliary fuel tank in the bed of the truck and plumb it into the factory tank. I have a 91 gallon tank in the bed of my 2017 Duramax so when I am topped off I have 120 gallons of diesel on board!! Also guys run fuel additive,your engine,injection pump,injectors will appreciate it!!

[@matthewhewston215]

There are supposed to be filter on the pumps and the main pump. I have heard that there are at times issues and I have always been told the same thing stay away from the pumps while they’re filling the tanks.