A problem adding gas to tank

by David Woolf
(Fort Worth,TX)

Q. I have a 99 Damon. When adding gas to the tank, say 40gals., the first half goes in fine. The last half has
to be pumped very slowly as the gas foams up in the pipe.
This can take as much as 20 to 30 minutes. I have checked the pipe and vents and found nothing wrong. I have been told at several stations, in a number of states that the government requires an additive to make the gas foam. Is there a device or modification that will break up the foam?

A. Yikes! Fueling is painful enough these days without that added aggravation! I'm afraid this is beyond my or Randy's limited mechanical knowledge but I can't imagine that your problem is because of something added to the gas. If it was, wouldn't everyone encounter the same problem? I do have 3 suggestions for you:

1. Someone on the RV forums like the one at RVBasics.com may be able to help. It's called a fulltime RVers forum but anyone can join and ask a question. There are many RVers out there who are more than happy to share their knowledge.

2. Since yours is a mechanical problem, it's not just related to RVing. I just googled "slow filling gas tank" and came up with several websites that offered advice. I only read one or two but they seemed to indicate something blocking the fuel line or vents as the likely problem. You could google further down the list for other suggestions.

3. Since you've already checked the lines and venting, maybe you will end up having to ask a mechanic for advice. If you're on the road, a great source for free mechanical advice is at an auto parts store like Napa, Checkers, Autozone, etc. These stores are usually staffed by people who are knowledgeable and sometimes even part-time back yard mechanics. If they can't help you, they can recommend who you should go to in the area.

Perhaps, someone reading this post has encountered the same problem and can offer David some further advice???