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Timeking
Explorer
Aug 17, 2020

cracked potable water tank

Previously, in our Kodiak TT, traveling with a full tank wound up either cracking the tank or the tank had been cracked and repaired crappily when we bought it used. The floor rotted out by the door, and in the bedroom from a hole in the roof when the crooks sold it to us, the coup de gras being stove and sink separated from the wall.

We now have a brand-newish 2018 FR Rockwood 2606WS. If (or when) we have to evacuate Florida due to hurricane, it would be ideal if we could leave with a full tank of water, as we'd be self-contained and could rest anywhere the cops didn't run us off from. We have a gen.

So what is the experience with traveling with a full tank, and whether it might crack or not?
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Aug 17, 2020
    Always leave with at least 2/3 tank, but mine is above the floor, under the rear queen, so very doubtful it will crack from being full.
  • hotjag1's avatar
    hotjag1
    Explorer II
    Aug 17, 2020
    We've had eight motorhomes and we always travel with at least half a tank. Never had a leak and I'm guessing the tank material is all pretty similar between manufacturers.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Aug 17, 2020
    Not to worry. My trailer is a 1999....same tank. Never a problem. The best are trailers with the tanks mounted between the frame rails.

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