We were just going to spend 3 nights at the Thousand trails park here in the Palm Springs area, but after an incredibly strong wind storm, we changed it up a little and extended our stay three more days. The winds were gusting over 50 mph and our slide toppers were going crazy. We had the Colibaba solution installed for the first night. That is a 1/1/4 inch PVC pipe down across the topper. But the next night was so bad, we pulled the slides in. I guess that's why RVer plans are written in jello. Easily changed.
Our time here was spent at the park pool, and playing Pokemon Go at a few city parks in the area. Just a lot of relaxing time before the trip northward for the summer. After the storm was over, we spent a good amount of time cleaning the RV. Blowing sand gets in the most tiny openings.
On the way here, we finally got to use our TSD fuel card. The card gives you a great discount at the big truck stops like Flying J, Loves, T/A, Pilot, and the like. Not only do we get to fuel up in the truck lanes, which are nice and wide, but we scan our card at the pump and don't have to go inside. And the discount is nuts!
We stopped at the last gas stop in Arizona so we could take advantage of cheaper diesel before we travel through California. The pump price was $3.02, which was pretty good, and with out TSD card, we ended up paying $2.82. That's a savings of $0.20 a gallon! Now in California, I can see, using the app, that I can fuel up down the road (Interstate 10), for $3.43 a gallon using the card. I really thought in California, I would be paying over 4 bucks a gallon. Definitely worth checking out.
We are heading out tomorrow. Planning for an easy 140 mile drive to Soledad Canyon Thousand Trails RV Resort. The temps there are in the mid 70's. Finally leaving the desert area. Looking forward to mountains, with lots of trees, and cooler weather.
The Fergs out .......
Great idea getting the TSD Fuel Card. I had never heard of it before. We used to fill up at Pilot and Flying J when we had the 5th wheel and just paid the higher prices but now that we have just the camper we can fit into the smaller, lower priced stations.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing. The four dollar a gallon prices in California are now 3.52 with the card.
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