GAS BUDDY: HOW WE SAVE MONEY ON FUEL COSTS WHEN RV TRAVELING
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Great vid. I should also point out that Google Maps now provides fuel prices. 😀😀😀 If you have a route in and add a deviation for fuel it tells you the price and the amount of time it's off of your route.
You guys have stolen my heart! I've enjoyed your vids enormously. My dude and I are learning so much from you. Thank you for the education and FUN!
Been using this app for a year.
I alway use it. Call me crazy but for some strange reason I like to save money every chance I can.😎
I too love using the gas buddy app, I also do the surveys,
Been using the app for almost 5 years and have saved a ton of money along the way. Having a diesel vehicle it was not always easy to find a station in certain areas but with the app it made traveling a breeze. Glad they incorporated a cash or credit price as I always charge my fuel purchases to track my annual fuel cost, so knowing the price at the pump using a charge card has been important to me. Keep up the great videos, and Happy Holidays!
Hey Sean, thanks a million for this info, we just back from our trip from SoCal to Lafayette,La towing our T@b with our Fiat 500 trekking 6 speed. This and the Park app both came in handy and saved us from running out of gas on at least one occasion. The park app is also a must for us towing travelers. You Rock
Thank you for sharing this awesome tip! Installed 😃
Thanks for the video. My wife and I have been using the app for 3 or 4 years with great success. Some times we only save a few cents per gallon, but it also saves the number of miles one has to drive to get the best price available..Thanks again!
Used Gas Buddy in FL last year. Was sitting at a station and Gas Buddy indicated diesel was about 30 cents below what it was and it said it was updated 5 minutes before. So at least then, it wasn't reliable.
I've used this app for RVing and it's great! It was even better yesterday when I inadvertently forgot to fuel up my car before my daily 600km of driving for work and my fuel light came on and not a fuel station in sight. Hey wait, GasBuddy... and suddenly I could relax knowing a gas station was just around the corner.
Installed this a couple of months ago and it is great even where we are! Guelph Ontario Canada
Awesome app / heads up! Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks,that's pretty amazing
Great advise, yet again.
Thank you Sean!!
My pleasure, hope it saves you lots of $$$!
Have used Gas Buddy for some time,, As always, THANKS Sean!!! W
And it would be great if all service stations could accommodate an RV.
I really like this app and have been using it for a few years now.
WE'VE BEEN USING THIS APP FOR YEARS, WORKS WELL ! !
Brilliant idea.
Thanks Sean! My wife and I just got your GasBuddy app
As always very enjoyable and entertaining. And informative and educational. You guys are just fun above anything else. Oh about the app; been using the iOS version for the last year or so since we got Ruby and it's great for around town too. I like the Favorites function. I can load the stations that I frequent and compare the prices. Figure out if it's really worth taking the time to drive to Burien and go there. People should know that interacting with the app is the way that it knows current prices so be prepared to do that.
I was going to recommend a Drone but u already got that covered....Love Drone shots💜
Thanks for the tip!
Good info for newbies!
Thanks Sean. I just added it to my iPhone.
Gas Buddy is a great help if you are close to state lines also. You can save a lot of money comparing prices this way. Taxes from one state to the next can vary greatly
Good info Sean, I can't believe I haven't been using it. I *_will_* install today. Thanks.
Great, hope it saves you lots of money!
Done.
I have this feature on my Dodge with navigation... very awesome
When I designed the custom aluminum bed on my 2500HD incorporated a 75 gallon fuel tank with a transfer switch as the base of my headache rack, now I have an 1100-1200 mile range so I can pick and choose where to get fuel using the gas buddy app.
With an F250 diesel and an International series Airstream, my own gas saving tip is simply to keep cruising speeds lower. On the flats, I've calculated about a 2MPG difference between towing at 55 vs 60 and another 2MPG difference between 60 and 65.
Yep it a great app, have been using it about 10 months now.
Personally, I prefer Gas Guru. I've used both and because Gas Buddy is crowdsourced, I've sometimes found prices to be outdated. Gas Guru uses the Oil Price Information Service database which updates daily. Not that it isn't sometimes wrong, but I've found it to me more accurate than Gas Buddy overall. Regardless, both are super useful apps. Thanks for the great videos. Very much enjoy your channel!
I have found that too but usually out in the country. I am very conscientious about updating the prices every time I fill up. Gas Buddy has the time when it was updated too so if it's 3 weeks out it just might not be spot on. I will try Gas Guru and see what it's like. Thanks for the tip!
I use Gas Buddy but also used auxilliary fuel tank. Had 4 diesel trucks, 2 with and 2 without auxilliary tanks. I put one in my new truck before I ever hooked it up to the 5th wheel.
I did not know about that app, thanks
Hey Guys, I'm new to this RV THING! I've commented a few times and got a big thanks from you all. I haven't watched all, your 300 plus VIDS but if you haven't done a video on all the APPs and PC programs that would be useful to newbies and seasoned vets as well and whether they cost or not Hope to see you on the road
Gas buddy rocks!!!
I used to buy at Walmart/Murphy to purchase my fuel then I changed to finding the cheapest fuel from normal stations when I and I noticed that my mileage improved with the fuel.
Very helpful Sean didn't know about this app it will get used a lot. My Range Rover pulling our 26ft Four Winds likes to drink a lot of gas and requires 91 premium and in Calif. it gets expensive.
Just discovered your videos a couple of weeks ago and have been going through a lot of them and really like how you guys put them together.
Great idea I sometimes stop in a new town and because I'm unfamiliar with the area and I don't want to that track, I'll take the first place that has the station only to discover just down the road there is one cheaper. Thanks for the app information. Very much appreciated. When are you gonna be back on the road again?
Nice use of filters on the video. Really enjoy the production quality (and content, of course!)
Super: Works in CANADA! Nice.
Thanks
We love Gas Buddy! You can be in the most remote location and it will find the cheapest gas around. (If there's a signal) lol
Gas Buddy has been a saver for me. Even though my daily driver is a Prius that gets over 500 miles on a tankful, I'm still always looking for a way to save another nickel a gallon.
If you're traveling near a Publix grocery (south east US) check their flyer for a coupon which allows you to purchase a $50 gas card for $40.
They have Shell and Rally. You are supposed to buy $50 in groceries, so I get it when I'm stocking up.
That's a 20% savings on gas! Also good inside for snacks etc.
The other benefit is you needn't worry about card skimmers or any personal information compromised. Put the card in, and it pumps up to $50 worth of gas.
Somehow it keeps track of the balance so you use every penny. I keep a couple on standby.
Another simple way to save fuel is to shut off your engine when not needed. Some diesel owners (and others) still think that they need a long warmup time, but that's no longer true (I'm not talking about warming up your vehicle in the winter). How many times have you seen RVs and trucks idling their diesels for long periods of time?
Use it for RV, car, best app ever
great info Sean...have you any thoughts on oil changes that can save you money ?
I have been using it for years, good job sharing. I am just trying to figure out why this video got any thumbs down.
Or you can use the Pilot app and always use their facilities since they have RV Islands and the best fuel prices. It works great for interstate traveling. I sure hate having to pull into a station and not have enough room for my truck and trailer.
We found out that when you use your card to pay for gas at PILOT/Flying J at the pump, they hold $150.00 of your money for a few days. LOVES only holds $1.00 If money is tight, try not to stop at these folks unless you got cash or pay inside.
Love gas buddy.
Love the app, just wish they showed either a better photo or a had a comment if Big Rig compatible. A 39' fifth wheel can't fit into some smaller or middle of town stations when travelling.
I will look into the fuel app thanks. However something that recently happened to me and is something you didn't touch on probably because you have a diesel .
My tow vehicle is a gas motor 2015 chevy express 3500 6.0 litre . Pulled our 288 jayco eagle from Sacramento area to Carmel by the sea and used just over 3/4 tank of 30 gal . That was on premium fuel from chevron ,then before driving back filled up wherever I could with regular fuel and almost ran out 20 miles from home taking same route back. When filled it took 28.8 .sweating bullits all the way there.
I always write down my fill ups did the math 9.7 mpg with premium and 8.5 with regular . I will be using premium when towing from now on.
It does work, but is not always accurate. My experience is that it often reports a price is based on you purchasing a carwash, which can skew the price of the fuel. I wish there was a setting to filter this out. Thanks for the videos keep them up.
I use gas buddy all the time and have for a year plus
Hello Sean. In regards to the poor cold start issues Seemore suffers, have you watched the video that Powerstrokehelp.com has posted in the last few days on oil effects in diesel engines and changing temperatures. You might find this video usefull with the colder temps of winter on our doorsteps.
I realize that Seemore might have fuel injector issues as well. Powerstrokehelp.com covers the 6.0 liter Ford motor injector issues and discusses that high pressure oil not "high pressure fuel" is how they function. When oil viscosity increases due to high temperatures, the high pressure oil pump is unable to flow the oil to cause the injectors to function properly.
For this reason, Bill installed a block heater on our 6.0 liter Ford motor which we use with great success starting in the mornings here in Northern Nevada with the temps below freezing. Attempting to start the engine using the glow plugs alone requires multiple starts and long warm ups before driving out of our driveway. With the block heater, the engine coolant and engine oil temps run around 100 degrees at start up and does not require warm ups. I hope you find this helpful.
Very helpful advice, Sean. The problem for us is that neither my wife nor I own a cell phone - or ever have, LOL
Maybe now, eh?
haha, well you will save a lot MORE money if you never get a cell phone. I applaud you!
Don't forget Good Sam gets a nickel a gallon discount at Pilot and Jet facilities.
Can you filter by RV friendly? There are some stations that are hard to maneuver through or have low covers. I wouldn't want to drive there to find out my fifth wheel can't get in.
We use Gas Buddy a lot but found it to be inaccurate at times this summer.
Gussbuddy card is similar to paying with a credit card, and some gas stations charge usually 10 cents more than paying with debit, so for me I'll keep paying with debit card.
Any advice for those who don't have "smart phones?" Also, what about seeking stations that are roomy enough for your rig as in cities and not the open road?
I hope you're running a little two-stroke motor oil with every fill up
have you thought of using used veggie oil for the diesel?
Hey Sean thanks for the info but I just installed it but can't filter for diesel, you must have an older app. oh well. I just got my Tilley, awesome
I also just downloaded it on my iphone and in the upper right corner is the filter button and it allows to filter types and grades
Yep, upper right hand corner is the filter option. Note that you can filter for propane too! Nice way to find propane in the area.
I'll try again
Been using that App for a long time now and love it on all my trips. So what apps do you use for finding camp sites? I use, KOA, Camp Finder, RV Parks, Coleman, Woodall's, RV Parky, CampUSA, Camp & RV and RA Camping.
Good Sam is what I use
Allstays camp and RV is great! It has information on walmarts, BLM lands, Elk, City parks, Private parks, Forest and National parks, Corps, bridge clearances, the list goes on and on with just about anything you could want. I think I paid $10 for the app and it was money well spent. Found the BLM west of Tuscon with this app.
Campendium is my go to site. Crowdsourced (thanks campyvansters; great word), so it is constantly being updated. Good old Google works good, and RVParkReviews for the obvious.
My previous experience with Gas Buddy was that the pricing often was inaccurate -- sometimes way off. That kind of takes away the advantage and adds frustration when you think you're getting a good deal.
We've had pretty good luck with pricing, but it's all dependent on users making frequent and accurate reports.
Be careful with cheap diesel especially from Mom & Pop stores. No idea how long it's been in the tank and what quality it is. Water in diesel is catastrophic to high pressure fuel pumps.
I don't know what the exchange rate is, but imagine your cost here in the u.k at £1.15 A LITRE, I envy you
Noticed a green flag "cash" on your phone next to a station. I know some stations charge more for using credit. When traveling do you carry cash for these occasions or do you rely on atm s or do you just avoid them? I would imagine a 10,000 mile or more trip you're going to need some cash at some point. Thanks
We really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work. I believe your calculations were a bit off on the fuel $70 canadian = $52.50 US DOLLAR. Hopefully this wasn't covered already.
Has an auxiliary tank or larger capacity fuel tank ever been in the dreams for Seemore? Pairing more fuel with Gas Buddy could really add up to some savings.
Btw you put 28 gallons in on one fill up? Errr...don't the shortbeds only have 28 gallon tanks?
Let's just say I was running low. ;)
You use a lot fly-over shots in your videos. What kind of drone are you using?
He has a video discussing his drones on his TH-cam site.
we use ethanol free I wonder if it tells that
ive had gas buddy for yrs.
diesel drinker...yeaaa
Been using Gas Buddy for almost a decade, since its inception. It was just a website then (gasbuddy.com) where you'd check/enter the info, way before smart phones, apps, and social media. The website now directs you to state-specific sites depending on your zip code, such as IllinoisGasPrices.com for me. The information on Gas Buddy is crowdsourced and depends on users to update the prices accurately, and you earn "points" for submissions that can win you gas cards and other prizes. No I don't work for them, I just love the tool! ;)
WHERE in the heck was that remote gas station that you shot this from ?
That is near the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah! It's where all of the auto manufacturers test the speed limits of their new cars.
BC gas prices are gross.. convert litres to a US gallon it's about $5.00 CDN now (4.5 x $1.20 CDN) and at this times it's a bit lower than average.. $1.30 is more normal and that's in populated areas.. out in remote areas it's much more
Indeed, what's really scary about the Alaska Highway are the fuel prices in BC and Yukon! :D
winding in and winding out fills my mind with serious doubt as to whether the louts who tax this route are proponents of Hell or just about..
you know the funny thing is the gas you buy in the states comes from canada and the gas you buy in Canada is not canadian gas . ....We import gas. where does all of our gas go?...I know where.. Love your channel.
+Marc Lebrun thanks! Appreciate your kind comments on the other video too. 👍🙏🏻
I had to see a doctor about gas Buddy
Watch out for those peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
OMG...what a memory!
The cheapest gas, ergo a rubber hose..ha ha..
Until you get caught.
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Thanks Sean! But hold on a minute; I like to see videos from your Airstream. What's with this "looks like you're in a house" background? Huh? Huh? Y'all not supposed to be in ary house!
haha Taka, we are like most RV owners in that we have a brick-and-mortar home, and use our RV for camping and travel. We are "seasonal fulltimers" who typically fulltime in our Airstream for a portion of the year (summer/autumn). You know, some of our most popular RV travel videos (watch "The Loloho Show") have been shot in our home studio. And our most popular video of all was shot on a BOAT! :O th-cam.com/video/aKcqb_Ubpbo/w-d-xo.html