I've been looking at totes as well. One thing to consider is the weight of the tote itself:
16 gallons - 11.5" x 17" x 37" - 24 pounds
25 gallons - 11.5" x 24" x 37" - 36 pounds
32 gallons - 11.5" x 24" x 45" - 35 pounds
42 gallons - 14.0" x 24" x 45" - 38 pounds
Apparently these weights are without the pneumatic tire upgrade which adds another 10-12 lbs. That would put the 42 gallon tote at 50 lbs! Personally, I don't want to lift or heft around a 50 lb empty tank.
Now consider the following: The grey water tank only holds 30 gallons, plus another 10 gallons or so from the Thetford. If you used the 16 gallon tote, you could empty the toilet and rinse with some grey water. You would then need about 3 trips to completely empty the tanks.
If you got the 25 gallon, you could probably empty everything in 2 trips.
Now, if you have a slide model TM, the freshwater tank only holds 20 gallons, plus about 10 for the toilet. That means once you use up your fresh water, you only have to empty 30 gallons.
The Barker totes without the pneumatic wheels will be lighter, and I imagine would work just fine towing from your tow vehicle. But you would still have to lug your tote to your tow vehicle.
I'm still trying to figure out what is best. That 42 gallon tank is HUGE! I don't know where I'd store that thing in the winter.
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