I've no real experience yet with water storage in the TM. While there are always some safe variations from what the manufacturer recommends, I'd stick with their recommendations. We might unwittingly hurt a family member. While what is done might be safe, could anyone forgive themselves if they did something that ultimately affected a family member?
If you live in California, and are concerned about earthquakes, storing water in a TM might not work well if stored indoors. The the building is damaged or collapsed and the trailer is inaccessible, you are again without water.
The recommendation is 1 gallon per person per day, and that 40 gallon tank looks pretty good. One can buy a food grade 55 gallon drum and store their water outdoors. The recommendation is 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons in a 55 gallon drum, and change it twice a year.
My 2 cents about water and earthquake preparedness.
Michael
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