Fuel Plan¶
Vehicle Stats
| Vehicle | Winnebago Scope / Solis |
| Tank | ~24 gallons |
| MPG | 14-18 mpg |
| Range | ~340-430 miles per tank |
| Rule of Thumb | Refuel every ~250 miles |
Core Fuel Stops¶
Amarillo, Texas¶
Best stations:
- Love's Travel Stop
- Buc-ee's Amarillo
Why Stop Here
- Huge truck-friendly pumps with easy RV maneuvering
- Good food and bathrooms
- Ideal first refill heading west
Tucumcari, New Mexico¶
Best station:
- Love's Travel Stop
Why Stop Here
- Right on I-40
- Reliable stop used by truckers
- Food options nearby
Gallup, New Mexico¶
Best stations:
- Love's Travel Stop
- Pilot Travel Center
Why Stop Here
- Last large fuel hub before Arizona desert sections
- Good place for snacks or coffee
Page, Arizona¶
Best stations:
- Maverik Adventure's First Stop
- Chevron
Why Stop Here
- Grocery shop at Safeway while you're here
- Fuel up before heading to Grand Canyon
Albuquerque, New Mexico¶
Best stations:
- Costco Gasoline
- Love's Travel Stop
Why Stop Here
Good refuel before the long drive back to Texas.
Clovis, New Mexico¶
Best station:
- Love's Travel Stop
Why Stop Here
- Midpoint between Albuquerque and Lubbock on the Saturday return leg
- Large truck-friendly pumps
- Last New Mexico fuel before crossing into Texas
Abilene, Texas¶
Best stations:
- Love's Travel Stop
- Buc-ee's
Why Stop Here
- Midpoint on the Lubbock-to-Granger Sunday drive
- Last fill-up before returning the RV
- Good lunch options while fueling
Recommended Fuel Strategy¶
| Leg | Refuel At |
|---|---|
| Austin Amarillo | Amarillo |
| Amarillo Gallup | Tucumcari |
| Gallup Homolovi | Gallup |
| Homolovi Page | Page |
| Grand Canyon Albuquerque | Flagstaff or Albuquerque |
| Albuquerque Lubbock | Clovis (Love's) |
| Lubbock Granger | Abilene (Love's / Buc-ee's) |
You'll never exceed ~250 miles between gas stops.
Small RV Fuel Tips¶
Best Practices
- Favor truck stops (easier RV access)
- Avoid tight downtown stations
- Fuel before entering national park areas
- Top off before desert stretches
Don't Get Stranded
- Gas is cheapest in Texas, most expensive in Arizona
- Don't let the tank drop below 1/4 in rural AZ/NM -- stations can be 80+ miles apart
- Download GasBuddy for real-time prices along your route
Map Pins¶
| Location | Station |
|---|---|
| Amarillo | Love's Travel Stop |
| Tucumcari | Love's Travel Stop |
| Gallup | Pilot / Love's |
| Page | Maverik |
| Albuquerque | Costco Gas |
| Clovis | Love's Travel Stop |
| Lubbock | Love's / Costco Gas |
| Abilene | Love's / Buc-ee's |