Towing with half a tank
I have a 70 gallon fresh water tank and rarely use 50.Been told that I should only tow empty if possible and fill where I'm camping if possible or tow full to avoid sloshing thus eliminating possible ...
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Sort of depends on WHERE your tank is located.
If the tank is FORWARD of the axles then you may not have enough tongue weight when partly empty. If tank is on or behind the axles towing with a full tank or partial tank may be adding too much weight behind the wheels basically reducing tongue weight.
In any case, one must remember that these tanks DO NOT have "baffles" in them so when towing with a half full tank you WILL experience sloshing effect from the water in the tank.
This can be substantial in your case especially with 50 gallons moving around in a 70 gallon tank. You will have about 400 lbs of water slamming back and forth, this would feel like hitting three big deer at the same time over and over again.
It is for that reason as to why you should either fully fill the tank or only put a few gallon in it. A full tank will not have much if any room for the water to move so it cancels out any potential slamming effect.
I would recommend filling it full and not worry about the extra 20 gallon you don't use..
If the tank is FORWARD of the axles then you may not have enough tongue weight when partly empty. If tank is on or behind the axles towing with a full tank or partial tank may be adding too much weight behind the wheels basically reducing tongue weight.
In any case, one must remember that these tanks DO NOT have "baffles" in them so when towing with a half full tank you WILL experience sloshing effect from the water in the tank.
This can be substantial in your case especially with 50 gallons moving around in a 70 gallon tank. You will have about 400 lbs of water slamming back and forth, this would feel like hitting three big deer at the same time over and over again.
It is for that reason as to why you should either fully fill the tank or only put a few gallon in it. A full tank will not have much if any room for the water to move so it cancels out any potential slamming effect.
I would recommend filling it full and not worry about the extra 20 gallon you don't use..
