Problem with Forest River Water Tank mount
Forest River/ Rockwood has had an issue with weak freshwater tank mounting bracket for several years. Does anyone know if this issue has been fixed. I had to do some reinforcement myself and I know ...
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There is a lot of info on RV.net TT frame mods regarding this.
Geez, the thought of having water tanks drop out of RV's is one scary deal that we should never ever have to experience !! Mfg.'s have to pay more attention to build better quality in places where quality parts and needed for "safety purposes" while operating these RV's on public highways.
I carry 30 gals in portable jugs supported by the trucks bed,forward of the rear axle. If something breaks there, im in bigger trouble than i need to be.
I do not know of any newer Jayco issues regarding such but i don't want to a statistic either, so i run very light with 5 gals.in the TT tank. While on the road, i replenish from the reserve in the truck, if need be.
I have an underbelly that i haven't peeled away yet to take a peak at what's under there. I have no idea how weak or strong my water tank frame is , but i will check into it more in the spring. I like the way my rig tows without the extra weight of water, so im staying using my method.
When i fill my tank as i enter state parks, i take it easy during the short drive getting to my site hauling 90 gals. If i need more water during my stay, i use a 12v marine pump inside a dedicated water storage cooler to replenish the tank without moving the TT .
Geez, the thought of having water tanks drop out of RV's is one scary deal that we should never ever have to experience !! Mfg.'s have to pay more attention to build better quality in places where quality parts and needed for "safety purposes" while operating these RV's on public highways.
I carry 30 gals in portable jugs supported by the trucks bed,forward of the rear axle. If something breaks there, im in bigger trouble than i need to be.
I do not know of any newer Jayco issues regarding such but i don't want to a statistic either, so i run very light with 5 gals.in the TT tank. While on the road, i replenish from the reserve in the truck, if need be.
I have an underbelly that i haven't peeled away yet to take a peak at what's under there. I have no idea how weak or strong my water tank frame is , but i will check into it more in the spring. I like the way my rig tows without the extra weight of water, so im staying using my method.
When i fill my tank as i enter state parks, i take it easy during the short drive getting to my site hauling 90 gals. If i need more water during my stay, i use a 12v marine pump inside a dedicated water storage cooler to replenish the tank without moving the TT .
