Newb question about fresh water tank
Hey guys newb here. Wife and I are planning our first trip with our Travel Trailer over the 4th. We are going to Hardy Lake in Southern Indiana. She's never been but my grandparents went all the time ...
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WoodGlue wrote:
Jeffrey, You can travel with water in your tank. Full up if you want to. Fill up at home and take off.
If you're near a spigot that isn't threaded, you'll need a handy device called a "Water Thief" - and you'll also probably need a second set of hands to help you fill your fresh water tank.
The reasons why your dealer told you that you shouldn't travel with water could be any number of reasons:
1) The sway (it's very very insignificant)
2) The gas mileage for carrying those extra pounds around (also very insignificant)
3) The dealer didn't have any experience. Most likely!
WoodGlue
X2 on the "Water Thief". Be sure to carry one because many times the water outlet is not threaded and you'll need this adapter.
Water Thief
As to etiquette, just connect a hose or hoses and fill your rig. Pull the hose across the street if you need to.
As to towing with a full tank of water, you can if you want. We've done it before but prefer to tow with only a few gallons of water in the tank.
