Boom goes my fresh water tank....

coolmom42 wrote:

Halmfamily wrote:
Leaving on Wednesday for a five day trip, filled fresh water tank half full per tank indicator so we can start preparing and boom the water tanks holding brackets bent and the tank fell out. Wow that was a loud noise, shook the fiver and my son heard it from inside the house.

Pulled back the coroplast and both the fore and aft L brackets were bent downwards. I drained the tank and put a ratchet strap under it to keep it in place. Forest River will get a call first thing in the morning to see what they can do, still under warranty. if push comes to shove I'll remove the aft bracket and remove tank so we can still take our trip.

I'm just glad this didn't happen while pulling it down the interstate. Sorry,, just had to vent. I'd post pictures but only have a tablet.

Happy Fourth everyone.

I have some questions... in hopes of knowing what to watch for in the future.

1) Had you travelled far with the tank empty?

2) Was this the first time the tank had been filled, or filled to that level?

3) Is this a brand-new RV?

Just gotta say, that is pretty HORRIBLE!

I purchaesd the fiver new iin October and usually travel with a half tank of water,which is what the display showed I had, when we travel This will be our fifth trip and have no issues up to this pointl I guarentee you it will never fall out again once I modify the supports.