Pulling with a full load of Water
I know we always want to top off the water as close as we can to where we will land, but how far is too far to pull with 110 gal of water and a loaded TH? For me, loaded with water I'm at +/- 15,5...
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For me, it depends on where we are going. My rig (2006 21ft Attitude)has a 100 gallon fresh water tank and I tow with a Chevy Z71 (with rear air bags) It is right at the max towing capability when loaded and my tanks are located over the axles.
If going to dez (just 2 hours away), it is filled. If going to beach (an hour away), it is also filled. If going to Mammoth or further (5+ hours away), we wait and fill up in town or at the rest stop.
For me, every extra pound I don't pull is worth it and required. And yes, I should go to a bigger truck. But the Tahoe does fine on flat and slight hills (80% of my towing), even with water. It's just the steep, long grades (20% of my towing) that it struggles with.
If going to dez (just 2 hours away), it is filled. If going to beach (an hour away), it is also filled. If going to Mammoth or further (5+ hours away), we wait and fill up in town or at the rest stop.
For me, every extra pound I don't pull is worth it and required. And yes, I should go to a bigger truck. But the Tahoe does fine on flat and slight hills (80% of my towing), even with water. It's just the steep, long grades (20% of my towing) that it struggles with.
