Fresh water fill up

Macman83 wrote:
I have always believed that there are no stupid questions, but this might be close.

We have always camped in campgrounds and RV resorts, but with the purchase of our new toyhauler, we are wanting to do some dry camping. Being that this rig holds 160 gallons of water, I have read that most don't fill up the water until they get close to their camping spot because of the weight. This tank would be over 1000lbs of water.

My question is where do some of you fill your water tanks? Do you stop in nearby full hookup campgrounds, truck stops, or gas stations? I assume that you might have to pay to fill up, but I have never thought about it until recently. We normally carry 10-20 gallons of water to flush the toilet while traveling.

Thanks for the help, and you are more than welcome to wonder "where has this guy been"

When you're planning to stay in a campground, just fill your tank with enough in case you need to use the toilet before you get to camp.

When you're boondocking, figure out how much water you'll need for this trip (how many people x how many days) and then fill the tank with that much water before you leave home. It's not worth the hassle to try to fill the tank close to camp: it takes too much time and effort to find someplace to fill and to stand there holding the hose while you fill. It's so much easier to just do it at home while you're packing.