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09-13-2015, 10:14 AM
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Toad Juice
New to towing- wondering how much it matters how much gas you keep in your towed? I get the weight formula, but is thee a practical side that suggest 1/4? 1/2 ? 3/4 produce different results in stability?
Taking in the sights ...where my Trolley travels. '15 Jayco Greyhawk 31FK.
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09-13-2015, 11:10 AM
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I keep my toad full.
If I'm headed across Texas, or where ever, and my coach dies I want to be able to use the toad with no worry about getting gas.
I doubt there is any difference in handling. My tank is about 16 gallons which is about 130 lb.
The toad weighs 4,020lb full of gas. So maybe 3,950lb with a half tank.
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09-13-2015, 11:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arch Hoagland
I keep my toad full.
If I'm headed across Texas, or where ever, and my coach dies I want to be able to use the toad with no worry about getting gas.
I doubt there is any difference in handling. My tank is about 16 gallons which is about 130 lb.
The toad weighs 4,020lb full of gas. So maybe 3,950lb with a half tank.
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Yes, I agree. Never know when you might have to make a run for it. 
The difference in weight between 1/4 & full is not going to effect anything.
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09-13-2015, 02:42 PM
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x3!
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09-13-2015, 02:58 PM
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I gotta go in with a x4 here.
If I need my toad on the road, then I already have stress. Stress is bad. I don't want compounded stress because I saved 50 lbs in the toad tank, and now I am out in Thumbnail, Nevada or something.
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09-13-2015, 03:00 PM
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Now it's 5
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09-13-2015, 06:45 PM
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Thank you!
Taking in the sights with our Trolley ...but life is always better under a Palm Tree
2015 JAYCO 31FK
Western New York
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09-14-2015, 05:25 PM
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Never gave it a thought. I guess I should keep it full.
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