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Looking For Most Dysfunctional Truckstop

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by teammemberrich, Jul 26, 2010.

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  1. Jul 26, 2010 #1
    teammemberrich

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    Hello,

    I'm not a truck driver, I'm a film/TV guy. I'd like to do a documentary about a truckstop. I am looking for one that is run by very colorful characters. I've read about Rube's in NY - is it still as crazy as it used to be? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.


    Thanks
     
    teammemberrich, Jul 26, 2010
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  3. Jul 27, 2010 #2
    HFC

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    Two choices come to mind ...

    Travel Centers of America in Jessup, MD.

    Now, some people would not say this qualifies as a truck stop but the South of the Border complex in Dillon, SC.
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2010 #3
    CommDriver

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    Check out Gunsmoke Travel Plaza in Buena Vista, CO. It's not really dysfunctional but there's plenty of characters and a very nice setting for a movie/tv show.
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2010 #4
    CommDriver

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    That would be a great place for a horror movie because all of the buildings, abandoned amusement park rides, etc.
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2010 #5
    teammemberrich

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    Thanks everyone, for all these ideas.

    I also got some suggestions of good truck stops to look at from another source; 3 Sisters in Fontana, CA; Jubitz in Portland, OR; Butler Scales in Lancaster, PA; 49er's in Sacramento, CA. Would anyone agree or disagree with those suggestions for truck stops with good characters and crazy atmosphere?

    Thanks again,

    Rich
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2010 #6
    chompi

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    Oh god, that remote tiger truck stop out in the desert off I-10. Has an old tiger cage. I think I have been the only one there since 1950!
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2010 #7
    passingthru69

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    Rube's in it's hey day was a real fun but dangerous place...

    Have'nt been there in years, is it even open anymore??
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2010 #8
    aussiejosh

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    Try Tennant Ck Northern Territory Australia


    :biggrin_25526:
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2010 #9
    Scarecrow03

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    How 'bout the Walt Whitman T/S in Philly? I never could find that place. From what I hear, that's probably a good thing.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2010 #10
    brinkj23

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    Pretty sure the Whitman in Philly has been closed for some time, I asked a hand on the radio once where it was two years ago and he said it was closed up.
     
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