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08-26-2017, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
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Traveling with a full water tank
We will be camping at a park that has electric hookups only. Would it be wise to fill our tank and toilet with water at home BEFORE we leave for the campground? Other than the additional weight, are there any other considerations we should be aware of? Has anyone else done this?
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08-26-2017, 10:44 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 342
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Different schools of thought on this but I never do this. The 20 gallon tank would add 160 pounds on the floor board and suspension and most people are near full weight capacity with other cargo anyhow.
Some will say they never had a problem doing this. Sure, until they have a problem.
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Home Port: Western New York.
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08-26-2017, 01:46 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine
Posts: 10,105
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Is it possible for you to carry water in big jugs in your tow vehicle?
Many "dry" campgrounds have a spigot near the entrance, enabling you to fill your tanks when you get there. Not necessarily handy, but do-able.
Bill
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08-26-2017, 06:14 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 662
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Do the mod, a few bucks and back fill at entrance. 
Recent photo of my mod on a members TM
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08-26-2017, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 239
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The mod TrailManorMan mentions is probably the one with the greatest value. It is so convenient to fill the tank on the way into the campground with the shells still down.
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08-26-2017, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Bay Village, Ohio
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i fill before i leave home ..as long as it is close....under 100 miles
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08-27-2017, 03:25 PM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 105
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I don't see a problem with filling before you go, as long as you are confident in being within your weight limit. The extra 150 lbs is not a big deal, but I try to fill my tank all the way to the top to avoid it sloshing around. I'd like to do the mod to be able to fill the tank with the camper closed, but, until I do, I prefer to have water on board.
Paul
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08-27-2017, 04:59 PM
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Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 536
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I have always traveled with a full water tank, including hot water and toilet charged. I travel 180 miles. To me it is worth the extra weight. Knock wood I have never had any issues. I did that with my old popup also.
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08-28-2017, 10:36 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2
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Thank you for all the great advice!
Thanks for all the great advice. Thank you TrailmanorMan for the modification idea. My husband is a plumber and liked that one best! We can easily do this modification. That should save us hauling water in the future.
I was surprised at all the responses to my inquiry! I didn't expect to see so many willing to help!
Jill
Maryland
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08-28-2017, 11:19 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,837
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hjillg
I was surprised at all the responses to my inquiry! I didn't expect to see so many willing to help!
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Yep, real helpful group here! Makes the $12/yr all the more reasonable!
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