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07-02-2017, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Carrying full water tank
In my three previous rigs I always traveled with full fresh water tanks and never had a problem. I figured the tanks are there for that purpose, and I boondocked a lot. However something I just read made me wonder. Can that much weight stress or possibly damage the rig's framework and construction? Worth considering I guess.
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07-02-2017, 06:19 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I always carry 1/3 to 1/2 tank of water. If you ever have a breakdown and have to truly dry camp for a few day you will know why.
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Wayne & Roberta
08 Winnebago Destination 39W Gas UFO Workhorse Chassis......It's really weird being the same age as old people. I thought getting old would take much longer.
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07-02-2017, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Safety Harbor Florida
Posts: 288
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I always travel with 3/4 to full tank. I have been to RV parks where the water has gone out and was glad that I had my own supply.
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Bill, Kaye, Addie (Boxer Mix) & Rosie (Boxer Mix)
2017 Winnebago Grand Tour 45RL, 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
Blue Ox Tow Bar and Base Plate, Air Force One Braking System
Mountain Master Motorcycle Lift, 2018 Harley Davidson CVO Limited
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07-02-2017, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 439
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How much does water weigh? At roughly 8 pounds per gallon it's not much more than gasoline at 6 pounds. How much fresh water can you carry? I can carry 75 gallons at 600 pounds. I also carry 75 gallons of fuel or 450 pounds. I expect the chassis can handle that plus. The biggest restriction isn't the chassis framework but what the tires and suspension can handle. One thing you might notice is the heavier the coach is, especially if it is loaded correctly, and the lower most of the load is the better it will handle in wind. I travel with full water for this reason.
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Steve n' Tammy in a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder 32' on a Ford F53 Chassis and a V-10 gasser pulling a 2020 Pacifica on a EZE Tow Dolly
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07-02-2017, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 534
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Fill both the fresh water and fuel tank and weigh your coach. Then you will know if you're ok.
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2006 Monaco Diplomat
pulling a 2022 JLUR Diesel
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07-02-2017, 07:11 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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We usually travel with full or nearly full fresh water. Just in case needed enroute.
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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07-02-2017, 07:19 PM
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Junior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Oakhurst, Ca.
Posts: 26
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I , likewise, carry full or nearly full on the road.
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07-02-2017, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 10,309
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Full year around.......
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2012 Essex 4544 2011 Jeep JK, M&G Braking, 2014 MTI 27' Hog Hauler, Wireless brake control, 2006 Ultra & 1989 Springer, 2003 Harley-Davidson
FLHR Road King Anniversary
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07-02-2017, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Oroville, CA
Posts: 3,133
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Water = 8.34 lbs/ gal
Diesel += 7 lb/gal
gasoline = 6.2 lb/gal
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2012 Sunnybrook Harmony 21FBS (SQEZINN)
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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07-02-2017, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Poulsbo, WA
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We have a 100 gal fresh water system. That's 800 pounds if traveling. Significant in my view. We will normally travel with maybe a 1/4 or so and then fill up once at the campground in case needed. In 3 years its never been a problem. We also carry bottled water for drinking.
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1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport---Roadmaster Falcon 5250 -
1 Cavalon (Scooby) 1 Papipoo (Bella- DOB 5/06/18)
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07-02-2017, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,754
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No way will 100 gallons of water plus 110 gallons for fuel going to damage a DynoMax chassis. Take a look at your placard in the medicine cabinet and check the weights.
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Don
2002 Country Coach Intrigue
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07-03-2017, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1,591
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Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) of my 2007 Allure is close to 10,000 lbs. 800 lbs of fresh water (100 gallon tank) is not a significant weight on the Dynomax chassis. Fully wet and loaded I weigh in at ~37,000 lbs on 45,000 lbs GVWR.
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Toad: 2016 F150 King Ranch - 3.5L EcoBoost 4x4 Supercrew (curb weight 4,775 lbs)
Toad: SOLD 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (yes, it has a Hemi) (curb weight 4,720 lbs)
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07-03-2017, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Location: DFW, Tex-US
Posts: 6,196
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We usually have enough water to be able to use it during travel, it's actually not even a consideration for us when deciding as we always carry bottled water in the fridge.
NOW, I have heard of some mfg's that 'cheaped out' on support structure for the tanks and had tank issues... but those SHOULD be few and far between....
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07-03-2017, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Over the next hill, around the next curve...
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When doing normal traveling of non major mountain states, we travel with 3/4 + water.
When traveling in major mountain states/areas, like now in Colorado, we try to get down to 1/3 - 1/2 tank of water. When arriving in the park, one of the things we do while setting up is top off the water tank. A few days before leaving the park, we'll run off the tank until we're down to 1/3 - 1/2 tank level. (Have to sort of guesstimate that, based upon when the Half Full light goes out.)
When we get home. We also top off water and fuel, and empty tanks. Restock the dry and can foods, as well as the freezer. We keep our RV ready to go for either fires, earthquakes - and or the craziness of the world... It is our families emergency prep vehicle.
Now, after sharing all of that. I will say that if I had a bigger block engine then our ISL, we'd probably travel with full water even in the mountain states... But with out tag's added weight, the ISL is adequate in power to weight ratio, but not much in the way of reserve power. Hill decent with the 2 Stage Jake - serves us very well.
Best to all,
Smitty
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