2017 Work&Play 25 WAB water tank ?

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I just filled my fresh water tank and the tank ' bulges ' out the bottom so far it touches the axle ? 110 gallons is a lot of weight but builders and designers should know that ? Any one else ?
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fla-gypsy · Answer

That's over 900 lbs of water. Should have retaining straps under it. BTW, the builders don't care and the designers are clueless

lawnspecialties · Answer

My former 30WRS bulged but it sat between the axles. How does yours touch the axles? On top of the axles? That sounds like a catastrophe waiting to happen.

1l243 · Answer

My 30WR bulged and I supported it with a section of angled steel with rubber between tank and steel. I only supported the front portion of the tank, the rear of the tank was fine.

Personally I would not tow with full water tanks for very far. If dry camping tank up as close to your destination as possible.

frankandbeans · Answer

Why? A trailer should be able to safely carry it's tanks at full capacity without fear of the tank becoming a highway ornament.

1l243 · Answer

And your right it should.  For me once I  added the brace  I  was not  worried about the tank but more the  extra weight.  I was already tipping the scales at 12,500 lbs and I did not see the need to add 900 more lbs to that.  We did dry camp for several weeks during the year and I would  fill with water once I got there and then park it...

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