I'm a truck driver I have never had any issues with a rv in fact when all the lanes are full and there's a rv I get behind the rv otr drivers are the worst and take the longest rvs are the nicest and respectable people

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! 😊

@dundonrl

4 жыл бұрын

A lot smaller tanks in a pickup vs OTR truck, they will be done much quicker too.

@sarahann530

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know truck drivers are inconsiderate pricks . Not all drivers are honest like you

@danielthekidd1460

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a trucker and I'll get behind the RV in the fuel line all the time they are quicker. Just hate when they go inside for a long time and come outside with 20 bags of stuff. The only thing about campers and rv's that drive me nuts. That's parking in the truck stop or rest areas and fully setting up there slide outs takes 3 spots.

@timberbeastwaco

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielthekidd1460 2 million miles and many fuel stops, I agree and haven't met any that we're about Me, I, Mine always considerate.

Chad, love you guys but I’ll give you a DEF tip, or two. The rubber flap door is more common in the colder states because DEF will freeze and the little rubber flap door helps keep the heat in when the temp drops. 2nd, the OPW DEF nozzle has a “hold open” feature that most folks, even professional drivers don’t know is there. It on the very back of the nozzle at the hose end where a little lever holds the handle in the on position. 3rd, did you know that Pilot Flying J (Now know as the PILOT Co) makes its own DEF and has a whole fleet of DEF semi’s and drivers as well as wholesale customers that is branded under the Saratoga name? How do I know?? I am a fuel driver for Pilot and deliver to multiple stores in a tri-state area. Great company to work for....BTW, some Pilot stores have propane & Dump Stations for RV’s...

I'm a professional driver, and personally. I'd rather see an r.v. than most trucks fuelling. Just be respectful.. fuel and go.. or pull forward. So the next guy can fuel. Understand your out there for fun.. truckers have a job to do. So just don't be like most OTR driver's.. do what you gotta do.. and get moving.. if you wanna shop, or need more time.. pull out, and find a parking spot. Again, be respectful.

@ThethomasJefferson

2 жыл бұрын

I always preferred to pull up behind an RV then a truck because they take at least half the time.

@punkanusmaximus306

2 жыл бұрын

Do what? You mean no taking a 30 or taking a shower while at the fuel island? No going inside for a sodie water & a cheeseburger? Next, you'll say no washing trucks with squeegees! 😂😂😂😂😂

Great Tip and Video. I followed your instructions, gave them your name and received the card a week ago. I also set up a separate checking account just for fuel and travel needs as a safety net against fraud if my card "goes missing". It feels weird saying that I can't wait to buy fuel. The people at TSD were very kind on the phone and made the process extremely easy. My wife and I usually use the truck lanes and in our experience, I have never met anyone who thought we shouldn't be there. In fact, we blew a radiator on our 250 in NY state and I had to replace it in the truck lot. Every trucker who passed offered to help me wrench on the thing. I also have noticed that there are lots of Veterans who drive and, also in my experience, Veterans look out for each other and for everyone else. My Brothers and Sisters also usually have some great stories. Thanks for putting yourselves out there for the rest of us and for saving us money on fuel. Fair Winds and Following Seas to you both.

@Shalako1946

4 жыл бұрын

Good to see yet another shipmate on scene. I, too, have been following this 'Airdale' and his S.O. for a good long time. They are great people and I have learned a lot from them. Hope this "Tin Can Sailor" will meet you and them on the road this year. v/r, TS - FTCM(SW) USN(Ret) Denver, CO

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the referral and Welcome to our channel! 😊

Definitely going to get this fleet card. Thanks for the great tip and video.

This was an awesome info vid guys. Wish we had found it 3 months ago before we found all the same things... except we did not know about the TSD card so applying now and on our way to Florida. Happy travels fromLorne and Val.

WOW that is awesome! Great Job guys. I filed out the app. today and have you down as a reference. Thank you for this great tip!

I realize this is an old video... “Reefer” stands for refrigeration unit on the front of a trailer on a semi. They have a separate tank under the belly of the trailer. If you click both, it will let you get your diesel, then get your def. once done you can pull forward and fill the tanks on the RV for your generator. You don’t have to reset the pump again to fill them. Hope this helps y’all. Love the videos, especially Chad’s how to videos on maintenance. 👍🏻

This is amazing. I worked in the Energy Industry forever and I was not aware of this. You guys are amazing and thanks to Phil and Stacy who we follow as well. We love you guys and so appreciate your tips. Already applied for the card!!!

Am just starting out full timing RV....so appreciated this video....referring you with TSD. Many thanks!

Def covers are because it can freeze up in winter, and thus it helps Keep it warm, and some colder places you will see an insulation blanket on it. 2. join the rewards card, and you get from 1 to 4 cents on every gallion rewards(at Loves) 50 gals gets free shower, up to 5 days, to spend inside, depending on how many gallons you bought last month, which dont expire for 1 year. 3. Refer is for the refrigerated units, which doesnt pay highway taxes on those gallios, i have only ever seen 2 separate pumps, which put red dye in the gas, hugh fine if you try to cheat. 4. when you pull up, the truck fueling expects that you will be back out in 15 minutes, which is how long it usually takes to fuel, be sure to pull all the way up to the line in front, so he can pull up to fuel hiss refer if needed.. I am an OTR truck driver/ Trainer, this is what i teach my new student drivers.

Thanks for sharing. As always, love the outtakes. Safe travels!

You guys are Awesome. I have learned a lot about 5th wheel toy hauler pulling through y'all. Thank you so much. 👍👍🇺🇸

Thanks for the info on the TSD card. Like many others here I also have the Flying J/Pilot RV Plus card but having the option to stop at a Love's or TA will be great! I put Changing Lanes in the reference line when I applied. :)

You guys are awesome. Next year we start the journey also. Your tips have been so helpful and are giving us the confidence we will need. Thank you.

Thanks for the tip on the fuel card. That will definitely come in handy on our long trips. Safe travels

Former 1.5 million mile otr driver. Your procedures are exactly right and will serve you well. Truck drivers are almost always in a hurry because they have been delayed for some reason beyond their control. Understanding this and proceeding as you have advised will keep the jerks quiet for the most part. Hat tip on the fuel card and thanks for an entertaining vid.

I really love watching your videos. I’ve never minded RVer’s on the fuel island ...just as long as the curtains aren’t pulled and slides out. I long to get out more for pleasure in an RV of some sort when I retire. Thanks for the fuel card tip as well. Be Safe out there.

Thank you for the info. We learn a lot from your channel and Phil and Stacy. Take care and be safe!

Oh man, these tips are GOLD. Thanks so much for this video!

Awesome, gonna get one of these cards... And to think I almost passed this vid up thinking it was just another Flying J RV discount card vid. Watched it anyway not expecting to learn anything I haven’t already seen, because I almost always learn something from your vids. Glad I stayed, got so much more than I expected. Great work as always!!!

We got ours back in September because of Phil and Stacy and love that TSD card!! The TSD app on the phone shows you where the best prices are around you, what the prices are and when it was last updated.

Applied for the card. Yep, I put down changing lanes as the referral. Thanks for the great information. Ps: love your puppy.

had to watch it again so I hears everything again, Homework is paying off, thank you guys

No worries I was just like you guys when I first started driving a semi we've all been there

Harbor Freight HD Latex Gloves. I use these for most everything from oil changes to Yes the Poop hoses. Keep up the good work on your videos.

Great info, I will be definitely checking out that card, thanks you two!

That is amazing!! Thank you so much for the fuel tip, that will.save us a ton with the trips we have with the kids this summer pulling our 38' fifth wheel

We picked up a TSD card about 6 week ago. Thank you guys for sharing. We are budget travelers and every bit of savings is so important to us. Hope with all the referrals y'all are being well taken care of! We love that the RV community is so willing to share with one another!

Great video. Another option we use is an additional gravity fed, in bed 91 gallon tank. We can travel for days without refilling, take advantage of good fuel prices when available, and travel completely through states with higher taxes/prices. We also are more likely to fill up while we are unhooked instead of at higher priced interstate stations.

Thank you for including TSD we will be sure to reference you. On our application!

Thanks for the great tip on the fleet card! TSD came through with the card unexpectedly fast and I used it yesterday to fill up with a crazy discount.

I’m a trucker, 22+ years , planning to be RVing soon. Great video! Great information. Thanks for the fabulous info on the fleet fuel card, and all of the information. I’m very glad I found your channel

Love’s is always the cleanest truck stop you can use, in my opinion as a truck driver.

Just applied for the card. Used y'all as a reference! Thank you for telling us about this.

Best tip I’ve seen in over two years of watching RV videos! Thank you guys! I instantaneously subscribed because of this video...

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel! 😊

I am a new R v er and learned aboutTSD before our first trip. Savings are amazing !

@milliondolla145

2 жыл бұрын

How do I get a tsd card? Just got my new super c

Thats such good info, I learned all this the hard way lol

Thanks for the tip! We traveled cross-country with our TSD card and it really paid off.

Incredible information! Thanks much!!!

Reefer is for refrigerated trailer you don’t pay road tax on that fuel. IMO loves is hands down the best truck stop.

I have a Flying J Card/sure could use another card, also I use to drive a tractor-trailer, so thank you for the info

Yep! I had heard about the TDS card on Phil and Stacy's channel as well. If I ever get into a 5'er/diesel setup like I'm hoping to I'll be applying for one of those. (I've already told my brother about it also.) Another great video guys... Hugs to the puppy and best wishes for safe travels!

Wow that TST is a fantastic discount thank you for the hookup

I have the rv plus with an HDT truck. It’s worth it for me to look into this thank you for posting👍👍

Small tip. Get a box of medical type gloves so you don't have dirty smelly gloves in your truck.

@snowdogs01

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed! Lowes sells Venom gloves in the paint section...... tough and fits my XXL hands. Box in the pocket of the Silverado.

@santini1953

4 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight latex gloves

@vincentthouin2780

4 жыл бұрын

I get the black nitrile gloves from Harbor Freight because they are thicker, but you can get the thinner once’s for a little les expensive.

@robertnewman1593

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I carry a box of the blue Medical type gloves from Harbor Freight in the truck and camper. Take them off at the pump and into the trash

@mikemiller9119

4 жыл бұрын

Na, stop trying to fill the land fills. Just use reusable gloves, they don’t smell unless you put them to your nose. If you do that, you have more issues than the gloves.

Thanks for the info. Signed up and identified Changing Lanes as my referral. Keep up the good work!

Great tip on the TSD Logistics. Just filled out an application and mentioned "Changing Lanes" in the referral. Thanks a bunch for the tip!

Great video - thanks. Not an RVer yet and this was really helpful, especially the tip on the TSD card. DEF is a solution of urea in water (why it smells like cat pee) and is highly corrosive. The white crystalline stuff around your fill point is dried DEF. You might want to rinse any spilled solution off with a bottle of water after filling. Stay safe.

@damnyankee656

2 жыл бұрын

Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( more commonly known as cow pee) is Ammonia and Carbon

I received the TSD card a few weeks ago and used it for the first time today and saved 40 cents/gallon off of the pump price!! Better yet, it was 50 cents/gallon less than my usual fuel stop!! Thank you for all your work helping newbies like me.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! 👍🏼

Ben pulling a fifth wheel for over 10 years, never knew about this....THANKS so much!!! you guys are great and look forward to your videos

Nice convo, thanks for sharing guys!

Love you two! We love your video’s!

You guys rock. Contacted the company to get one of these cards, and they are flooded with calls because of you. Please keep the valuable tips on RV life coming!! Two more years and I'm done with the rat race.

@keofewer7448

4 жыл бұрын

I just sent in my application. Fueling is costly and any savings is great. Changing lanes will be getting $25.00 and another $25.00 from my card. Thanks for the tip

Great tips! Thank you for sharing. We are going to take a look at TSD right now. We look forward to more adventures with you guys!

I wish we would have seen this before we tried pulling our rig for the first time! This was very helpful!! Happy travels!

Thank you for for the pull forward tip as a driver much appreciated 👍 tip to you get the rewards cards that help you can use your points for purchases in the store also the jugs of def is much higher pergallon then at the pumps

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. we need to get the rewards cards! 👍🏼

Thank you for your service. I hope you can enjoy Veterans Day

Great video ! Lots of useful information I will use on our next trip. I usually walk inside to prepay, so you saved me a walk and some time. Never thought about pulling around back with the trucks when we are not pulling the RV. Big savings makes it worth it. Thanks again and I will pass along this information to others.

A reefer is the motor on the front top of the refrigerated trailers that drive the freezer to keep the trailers goods cold. Great video!

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Figured it was something like that. 👍🏼

@MililaniJag

4 жыл бұрын

Is there road tax on Reefer fuel? Thx!

@earlribaudo4807

4 жыл бұрын

No

@knightwing4

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s for your reefer unit. Not for your rolling papers. LOL 😝

@MililaniJag

4 жыл бұрын

@@knightwing4 Reefer madness dude! lol

Re Love's not having an RV program: When Good Sam inaugurated their member fuel discount program, it was with Love's. It lasted a few years and then apparently they stopped getting along. Since then GS has offered their program with Pilot/Flying J.

That was great information and thank you for sharing. We are not full time but saving on the fuel prices is always great. Just completed the app and used Changing Lane as Refer, thanks again.

Awesome tip on the TSD card. Major savings on fuel cost!! Thanks👍😃

Loves is working hard to put one every 60 miles or so apart and as a professional driver they are the cleanest truck stops by far

@danholmes9212

4 жыл бұрын

Also get a loves reward card earn points for every gallon pumped get free merchandise from inside

Good info if I ever go fiver and diesel rather than my dragger with gas.

@mgb3205

4 жыл бұрын

And please consider Grand Design rigs! (2020 Momentum 351M / '17 F-450 is our combination) Grand Design Rallies are the best!

Thank you for the TSD information...just applied an using you as a referral. I'm subscribed now to your channel an will be watching all your videos!

Thanks for the info! And thanks for your service!! Happy Veterans Day tomorrow!

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🇺🇸

Great video with a lot of good info. Reefer fuel does not have road tax added. Also if your a newbie at a truck stops watch your satellite pump to make sure the guy next to you does not take advantage of you. When you pull in your lane you have a nozzle on both sides that pump fuel and is billed to your card.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhh! Good point on the satellite pump!! Thanks for the tip!👍🏼

We love the TSD card! They also have a facebook page: TSD RV Fuel Program. All the info you need and you can ask them questions and they respond quickly. Makes RVing more enjoyable when you save money.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

They're very good about answering email also... 👍🏼

@robertnewman1593

4 жыл бұрын

So good to use only at truck stops?

@tracychaddon6460

4 жыл бұрын

You must use the truck lanes at the stations that give the TSD discount. Right now the best discount is at Loves but there are discounts at Pilot/Flying J, Road Ranger, and AMBest. They are trying to add others as the use of the card increases.

Fantastic video. Super clear, concise, and answered all my questions, including some that I probably would’ve had. Bravo and thanks!

Wish I had know about TSD ten years ago. Thanks for that lead.

I think loves are the nicer stops in general.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

We're finding that out recently! 👍🏼

The pup had me laughing! If the pup could talk...Cmon already, let's go, I have things to do!🐶😂😂😂😂

Omg guys my wife and I just bought our first RV yesterday. The couple we bought it from met you two at a Cracker Barrel awhile back. They told us about the card and were defiantly doing it. Love watching all your tips and tricks. Soo excited to start our adventures. Looking forward to meeting y’all one day. Keep up the good work.

Just signed up!! Thanks for the info and the truck stop tips. Almost forgot to put you in the referred section, but went back and did! Stay safe

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the referral! 👍🏼

Not sure on the price breaks. I had heard about them but consistently found way cheaper diesel at the smaller no name shops than the flying J or pilot or TA. Just got back from traveling between Chicago and Cheyenne WY via I80. Routinely there was a 30-40 cent different per gallon on diesel. While the large truck stops charge way more but may have some discounts of 10-20 cents per gallon, they were still way above the Kum-n-Go and other smaller ones. Just keep an eye out for the smaller ones as you travel and your tank is relatively full. You should also see a pattern. My set up was about 50 feet long in total. While not the largest, I had no issues maneuvering in those stations. Many of them had several trucks also. And I could use my credit card at the pump, with no issues of having to go into the store. While I’m sure there are good discounts, I had better luck at the small places.

@joemeyer2726

2 жыл бұрын

Diesel mechanic will tell you big mistake, no volume stops dirty old fuel cause problems, reason logistics fleets ONLY use truck stops, also little guys aren’t configured for 40’+ and finally I average $0.40 savings off sign price plus free showers food overnight parking laundry

The lady voice sounds very similar to the lady of the couple on Long Long honeymoon who also tow a fifth wheel

I just applied for a TSD card. Thank you for the tip. Safe travels!!

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the referral! 👍🏼 😊

Great Heads Up Video !

Reefer fuel are for commercial trailers that have a reefer to refrigerate their load. It does NOT get road taxed. Which makes it cheaper.

@tonyduran4764

4 жыл бұрын

So is there any repercussions to using the "reefer" fuel if you are not driving a reefer? For instance red diesel for AG is supposed to be illegal to use in your personal vehicle because you do not pay taxes on it. wouldn't the reefer fuel be the same thing?

@marksill8020

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyduran4764 Yes, at some stations, reefer fuel is coolered red. This is to aid the inspectors at commercial truck inspection sites to know if drivers are trying to cheat the system by putting non taxed fuel into their fuel tanks. However, the red coloring is just a dye some companies put into their off road diesel fuel to aid in determining the difference. The bigger truck stop stations such as the big five ( Loves, Pilot, Flying J, TA & Petro) don't put any dyes at most of their stations. It's just green like the regular diesel fuel. What it boils down to is, let your conscience be your guide.

I just applied for the TDS card and used you as my reference - do I get a beer now or do I owe You one? A lil fuzzy on the details... 😜🍻🇺🇸

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

I think we owe you a beer till you buy fuel.. then you owe us a beer back.... so it's a wash. 😊 🍻

@Kjellmclean

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChangingLanes Perfect! Beer sounds really good right now 😉🍻

@MrCgs60649

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChangingLanes or a "backwash"

Thanks for the great info! Just applied for the TSD card and put Changing Lanes as the referral. Yay!

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Thanks for the awesome info! Mentioned you guys when I applied for the card. We have been Rving for 15 years and this is a huge benefit! Thanks again! Safe travels! :)

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the referral! 👍🏼

Thanks for the info. BTW, can you give info on your doggies bed? :)

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! She loves it! amzn.to/2roMywX

@kingair350

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Eddiesin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for beating me to the question 😂😂

@rvdogfl

4 жыл бұрын

We have a dog bed like Changing Lanes and the bed works great and the dogs love it, the dogs can see out also.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

@@rvdogfl Watch the whole video and just watch daisy.. LOL! she's so bored with the whole thing!

I put my glove on top of the diesel cap in fuel door.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! 👍🏼

@tomm_d

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t it get wet when it rains?

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

good point! LOL

@cpm324

4 жыл бұрын

If you'er going to pump diesel, don't be a sissy

@greensnapper1602

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChangingLanes Right why keep inside & keep smelling while driving down the Road Bad enough that you have to stand in it while Filling yourself up Then get all over your floor mat and Carpet Almost have to where a Rubber Boot ! lol

We are pulling a Long rig also. ( 40 ft 5th Wheel) I have learned more from you than the rest of the rv blogs combined. Thank you!

We are new to roving so thank you for all of your experience. Hope to meet up with you guys soon

Reefer is a refrigerated trailer, that has a diesel engine on the front nose of the trailer.

I carry 2 of the blue DEF containers in the back of our truck that I fill at the trucking lane. It's 1/2 the price as buying it at stores. I bought 2 and just refill them. About $6 savings.

These pumps fill suuuuper quick too and the fuel and DEF is always fresh!

Another awesome and very informative video! Thank you and travel safe.

The issue I have with this card is; since they don’t do a credit check they ask for your SS#. I have a real issue with that!!!

@thenextchapter6223

4 жыл бұрын

This is the info I was looking for. Thank you, Ken.

Thanks for the info about the fuel card! I love watching your videos.

We are getting back into the part time RV life. I ran across this video the other day - Thank You for the great fuel saving tip!

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel! 😊

Kudos to you for mentioning pulling ahead after fueling! Some of my brethren don't even do that! Really enjoy following you guys!!

Have been raving for many many years and wish I had known about this discount many dollars ago. Thanks

Always great info and hilarious bloopers.

Another great video Chad & Tara. Really appreciate the tip on TSD. Glad they are sharing the discount that most companies receive. Buy the way, Reefer fuel is diesel also. It is just in the refrigerator, reefer unit, on a trailer to keep it cold. Some companies want the driver to fuel separate so they can keep up with this reefer amount since it doesn't go in the truck. Keep the video's coming. New RV'er and these help so much..

Thank you so much for this info Chad and Tara! I appreciate it.

Thank you so very much for the information. We got our TSD Logistics card and have used it twice since returning to the road. We love saving money! You guys rock! 😀💕

@kimp2678

4 жыл бұрын

P.S. we used you as the referral channel too.

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 We've been getting lots of great feedback!