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Lexx
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Oct 29, 2017

Any shorter than 35 ft 5's with > 100 gal water capacity?

We have 3 kids and if we're going to boondock every so often, I'd like to carry as much water (with commensurate grey capacity) as possible.

The smallest high capacity unit I've seen is the Grand Design Momentum 328M which is 157 gal fresh, 104 grey, 52 black - but the unit is 36 ft long.

17 Replies

  • Toy hauler maybe? 300 gallons of water is over a ton of weight on the frame. That's a lot even for a heavy fifth wheel frame.
  • And Gordon what does MICHIGAN say? See http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_10883-258790--,00.html

    “Water: Properly dispose of gray water and sewage, (don't dump it on the ground)”
  • U.S. Forest Service says at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mnf/news-events?cid=STELPRDB5066205

    “One critical thing people can do to minimize their impact on the environment is to properly dispose of both human waste and so called “gray water” from cooking and cleaning. Most people understand the concerns with proper disposal of human waste, but some are unaware of the problems that can occur with careless disposal of gray water. Used dishwashing water contains particles of food, which can create both a nuisance odor and attract flies and therefore disease. Soaps, even those designed specifically for camping, can have a negative effect on plants, soils, groundwater, and streams.L
  • “The law is probably different in Sunny California, but when I boondock, the gray water is not retained, except for the last day. The rest goes to water the bushes.”

    The “law” is different all over the country. Become responsible and stop dumping your grey water on the ground, Gordon. What grey water doesn’t have food particals? Hopefully I won’t be the camper after you.
  • pianotuna wrote:
    Hi,

    You can add a 2nd fresh water tank to many RV's


    I realize that. You can also add water bladder in the pickup, Aquatank, barrels, etc. Then you have a tote that you can haul grey to the dump. But all that just adds more hassle.

    I'm hoping to keep it as simple as possible. If the trailer has bigger fresh and grey, that would be the best solution.
  • The law is probably different in Sunny California, but when I boondock, the gray water is not retained, except for the last day. The rest goes to water the bushes.

    I dunno what some folks put down their sink drains, as they will claim their gray water stinks. I've never had that issue, and I consider myself pretty sensitive to stink.

    Extra fresh water, a bladder or two in your bed should be no problem with the 5r over top of it, with that nice rig of yours, payload shouldn't be an issue. maybe two 60 gallon bladders on either side of the hitch?