We're new to the RVing world and are planning on a trip to a National Park that has no water hookups. Traveling with 40 gals of water for 300 miles bad for 5th wheel trailer and truck. I have a 3500 HD, one ton Silverado. Thanks for your input. Jerry_L - SLCThanks to all those to replied. I was being told by 5th wheel owners in SLC, Ut., not to travel with the fresh water tanks filled. I always thought that was weird advise. I feel better knowing my idea of leaving home with a full water tank is not "weird".

Does the NP have a place to hook up to get water?Federal parks do not like you to connect a hose to their water spigots as they are afraid of contamination.Usually it is ok but if you get a strict enforcement type you could be hauling water when you get to the park. Besides the water from your house is better on your digestive system providing you have sanitized the tank and plumbing

I always travel with full water. Never know when you might need it. 40gal only 320# addl

I never leave home without a full tank of water (about 60 gallons).

I do it all the time we have a 55 gallon tank. I have heard of a tank falling out on the way to a camp site, and it was a brand new trailer.

We're near empty unless we're going to need it. If they don't have water at the campsite then I'd rather fill at home and have our own tasty water.

Filling fresh water tank before trip, good or bad?

goducks10
Explorer
Jul 24, 2014
If I have to I will. Always travel with some in it.
Hondavalk
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2014
Always fill-up at the state parks and only travel with about 5 gallons for road use.
ScottG
Nomad
Jul 24, 2014
We're near empty unless we're going to need it. If they don't have water at the campsite then I'd rather fill at home and have our own tasty water.
lee_worsdell
Explorer
Jul 24, 2014
I do it all the time we have a 55 gallon tank. I have heard of a tank falling out on the way to a camp site, and it was a brand new trailer.
raygreg
Explorer
Jul 24, 2014
I never leave home without a full tank of water (about 60 gallons).
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Jul 24, 2014
I always travel with full water. Never know when you might need it. 40gal only 320# addl
darsben
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2014
Does the NP have a place to hook up to get water?
Federal parks do not like you to connect a hose to their water spigots as they are afraid of contamination.
Usually it is ok but if you get a strict enforcement type you could be hauling water when you get to the park.

Besides the water from your house is better on your digestive system providing you have sanitized the tank and plumbing

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