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Old 06-17-2014, 08:34 AM   #1
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I-80 Des Moines, IA

Headed to KS City next month. Probably going to have to stop in the Des Moines area for gas. First time trying to get gas with my 32' Passport. Are there any good gas stations that will be easy to get in and out of pulling this beast?
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Old 06-23-2014, 02:44 PM   #2
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Shell. Always buy Shell. lol
I would pick an exit that has a lot of businesses.....gas stations, fast food, etc.
Pick the roomiest one.
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Old 06-23-2014, 03:15 PM   #3
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Truck stops all over the place through there. I've made the trip through Des Moines several times and have stopped for fuel on just about every side of it. Can't say I've ever stopped at he same place twice. You shouldn't have any problems.
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Old 06-23-2014, 05:57 PM   #4
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If I read your question correctly you haven't received the answer yet and I can not give you answer as I'm a diesel user. If I can make a suggestion. Use Google Earth for view the intersections you could visit. Look for the filling station that appear to give the required turning radius. Google Earth will not give the offer head clearance but most stations have higher canopies.
I find a major of station 18 wheeler do not have ample room at the gas pumps. I did find a Flying J that had RV pumps, both Gas & Diesel pumps so there was ample turning space .
I fill up often in Clinton as the price is right but I'm parked just up the river.
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Old 06-23-2014, 07:12 PM   #5
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Found a Pilot using Google Earth at Exit 126. Think it will work, did not think of the overhead though. Yea I only have unleaded so no diesel pumps for me.
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Old 07-03-2014, 05:40 PM   #6
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Changed my route, headed S. on Hwy 61 then W. on Hwy 24. Its all 4 lane but not as much traffic as I80. Smaller towns
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