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12-28-2017, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Triangle Drifter
Brave man or not too smart. I take it 'she who must be obeyed' does not read these forums.
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If she did I would have probably suggested leaving the golf clubs behind
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12-28-2017, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kurtsara
That is why I ask. I would think it would not even feel the 0-700 lbs if empty, half or full.
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I agree that there would be no noticeable change with such a small amount of weight.
The only issue would be for those who load their coaches near gvwr.
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12-28-2017, 07:48 PM
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We've found it better to leave home full of known to be fresh filtered water in the fresh tank, and as empty as possible in the waste tanks. The weight really makes no difference as far as MPG, and you're really can't tell the difference on breaking or acceleration.
If planed stop has good water, that we filter anyway, we use up what we brought in and refill before we leave while flushing out all waste. Cycle your water as much as possible, and don't store well water for more than a week without adding chlorine.
DTW
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2012 Fleetwood Providence 42P Class A/DP
Spartan Chassis, 8.9L Cummins 450HP
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12-28-2017, 08:38 PM
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Alright then. The FILL er ups have it. Only one who does not.
And I learned a couple things with this post.
Full tank gives stability in the wind, makes sense.
Don't leave city water on and only use it to refill.
Turn off the pump when away or ASLEEP
Excellent replies gang, I love it. Thank you very much.
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2009 Holiday Rambler Admiral 30SFS Lewis County, Wa.
USN 1964-68, USS LEXINGTON CVS-16
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12-28-2017, 09:27 PM
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#33
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Our 100 gallon fresh water tank is FULL when we leave on a trip...no exceptions. That’s what it’s there for!
If we are on the road traveling and spending only a single night at an RV Park, all I have to hook up is the power.
As another poster said, an additional 700 pounds in a 35,000 pound coach is nothing when compared to the hassle and inconvenience of running out of water.
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12-29-2017, 04:48 PM
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#34
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
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If going on a familiar route to a familiar CG, we carry very little. Case of drinking water and a couple of gallons of toilet flush water. Been doing this for many years. Only had a problem once...was so cold the first night's CG had frozen pipes, no water. That was okay, walked to dinner, too cold to shower anyway, had water for coffee/breakfast...on our way to a warm climate.
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12-29-2017, 05:12 PM
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Foretravel Owners Club
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Location: Home is Where WE PARK IT...
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Full fresh water tank (110 gal) and empty black (55gal) and empty gray (115 gal) when traveling..
Got caught once when low on water....She who must be obeyed was not happy...
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'02 Foretravel... "This Shack will do"
being pushed by an '06 Scion xB
SKP's of Box Elder, South Dakota
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12-29-2017, 06:06 PM
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#36
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Perspective
The amount of water and how it affects your drivability depends on the size, weight, and ratings for your coach. Some of the earlier models were always on the verge of exceeding their GVWR right from the factory - diesel or gas. I can see how someone with a lower GVWR will feel the difference. I do, with an 18K Ford F53 chassis. For the large DPs, it is insignificant.
If we are planning on at least one boondocking night before our destination, we travel with a full, or nearly full fresh water tank, and dry black and grey tanks. If no stops planned to a known destination with water, we will have only about 1/3 to 1/2 tank of fresh water on board. Which leads me to a question - why don't the manufacturers go the extra mile and add baffles to the fresh water tanks? It would sure make traveling with a partial tank more stable.
NOTE - Even though I typically travel with one full gallon of the correct anti-freeze and two gallons of distilled water, I consider the fresh water tank to also be an emergency source for engine cooling in extremis.
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12-29-2017, 06:08 PM
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I will NEVER leave home again without a full tank of fresh water.
Here's why:
Last year I got our MH out of storage and brought it home on a Saturday. Each evening I put the items taken out for the winter back into the compartments, did a service and filled the water tank 1/4 full to flush out the pink antifreeze. Meanwhile my DW was busy repacking everything she had removed and stored for the winter. We were both busy at work so our evenings were shortened somewhat but we were making progress getting the MH ready for the upcoming season.
When Friday night came we were on our way home from work and I asked her how she would like to go to the races. She said that would be great. We got home, tossed some clothes in the MH and headed out to the dirt track 60 miles from home.
The track dried out badly that night and the dust was terrible for the final races. After the race was over we went back to the MH and decided we should shower before retiring for the night. DW offered I could go first as she had to place the bedding on the bed before we could crawl in anyway. Luckily I had fired up the water heater when we got to the track just in case. I jumped in and took a nice warm shower and by the time I was done it was her turn. She was in there about two minutes and I heard a loud "What the H***"? Uh Oh! We were out of water! When I opened the curtain I saw "That Look". You guys know what I mean. It ain't good. She was all soaped up and drying quickly. Thinking quickly I grabbed a case of bottled water and being the dedicated husband I am I started pouring water on DW. The screams at first were like bloody murder. Guess warming the water would have been a good idea.
The next few minutes were very short on pleasant conversation. I got the message.
I will NEVER leave home again without a full tank of fresh water!
Lynn
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12-29-2017, 07:11 PM
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#38
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Whenever we move, I have the fresh water, gray, and black tanks empty. It dosen't make sense for me to move water at 8 lb's/gallon down the road. The motor dosen't know the difference, but the trailer tires, suspension, and frame sure feel the extra weight. I do carry a 2 1/2 gallon jug of water for emergency use which will last us for 24 hours if needed for, drinking, coffee, and flushing the toilet.
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12-29-2017, 07:22 PM
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#39
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Carry a full tank. Broke down once took a day to get truck repaired glad I had the water. You never know what may happen. Good to be prepared. I think that you have and overall will see that having the water will be the overall consensus.
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12-29-2017, 07:28 PM
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We always have a min of 1/3 when traveling.
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12-29-2017, 09:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
Ahhhhhhh....bet you leave it on at night while sleeping
That is when the $.50 fitting broke (cracked from initial install at factory) and water ran for hours while we slept.
ONCE.....and the $6000 in repairs/costs plus week of motel (we were FT)
City water is for filling fresh water tank and fresh water tank is always full when traveling
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So I guess now before Biscuit puts his Jammi's on, you have to remember to turn OFF the water pump switch. Right? Couldn't you just as well go outside and turn the city water OFF at night? Just asking?
BTW...where area did that 6K leak happen?
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12-29-2017, 10:19 PM
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#42
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Newmar Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Byhalia, MS
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Like many others I fill the water tank about half way and have empty grey Nd black tanks. We do carry some bottled water in the frig. We do however hook up water at the campsite and use it instead of our water tank. And I leave the water hooked up when we go to bed.
jt
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