Do you keep water in your tanks when traveling??

[lamopar]

When we had our axles aligned the shop pointed out my water tanks were touching my axles. We changed the springs which helped but now I am concerned about traveling with water in the tanks. It is nice if we need to use the bathroom but then I don't want a problem. Just wondering if others carry water when traveling or keep them dry? We hare heading out on a 7,000 mile trip in a month so we are prepping a lot on the trailer. I added 1" angle bars under the two water tanks to hold them up as there was only straps there from the factory. Just curious what everyone else does when traveling? Thanks.

Mod Edit: Fixed typo in subject

[tinner12002]

We carry a little when we travel unless were going to a Nascar track that doesn't have water then we run with a full tank of 112 gal. Did the same on my older RVs too with no issues.

[fj12ryder]

We usually carry 10-20 gallons just to flush the toilet if necessary while on the road. We don't drink the water from the tank so no biggie.

[BBFD]

We always travel at least half full. Was at a campground once where the well pump died and glad we had our own water source for the day it was down. Although unlikely to ever happen again, I like to be prepared if we don’t have a viable water source.

[hvac]

Always full. 100 gallons. We really don't plan much, casino parking lots,rest areas and just knowing we can flip on the genny and have as much as 4 days of water works for us.

[MarkTwain]

lamopar wrote:
MarkTwain I also carry drinking water in the kitchen and water in the bathroom. We camp at the ski lodge parking lot and have had our system freeze up leaving us with no water. I thought about this if my pump goes out when traveling so we pack a little extra inside to get through a day or two. Lots of great posts in these responses that helps and gives me some ideas. Thanks!

System freeze up or pump are another 2 good reasons to have fresh water in tanks that I had not thought of because I don't RV any where unless it is at least 70 deg warm:):):):)

[nayther]

Always full at home and when we leave. I fill after I dump when we return. This is also my earthquake/natural disaster backup.

[IdaD]

I always leave home with full fresh tanks.

[ScottG]

Unless we're going to need a lot of water, I travel with just 5 or 10 gallons for flushing and drinking on the road.

[lamopar]

MarkTwain I also carry drinking water in the kitchen and water in the bathroom. We camp at the ski lodge parking lot and have had our system freeze up leaving us with no water. I thought about this if my pump goes out when traveling so we pack a little extra inside to get through a day or two. Lots of great posts in these responses that helps and gives me some ideas. Thanks!

[lincster]

I fill the water before I leave to go anywhere.
Doesn't matter to me.
I don't worry about weight ratings or MPG or anything.
I just make things easier on me.
Filling up somewhere along my route is not easier on me.

[MarkTwain]

BB_TX wrote:
We have always carried the fresh water tank about half full. 10 yrs on same trailer and no problem.

X1. I always carry approx 1/2 tank or about 40 . I also carry 4 - 1 gallon plastic containers and leave them in the bathroom or shower when traveling to use for the toilet.

[JAC1982]

Not always full, but we discovered on our first longer trip last year that it tows better with some water in it. Also, like previously mentioned, there's always the risk of the CG you're going to having an issue with their water, or the water isn't that convenient to get to with a larger trailer, etc etc. Nicer to be able to just pull in and not have to go find water first thing straight off (most places we go do not have water at each site).

This summer we're heading up and over I-70 through the mountains so we probably won't fill up before we go, but we'll have some in there just to help with the smoothness of the ride.

[Lwiddis]

Too many great camping sites in the West and Southwest don’t have water available. I travel with a full fresh tank and empty waste tanks whenever possible. And when I arrive at a CG I don’t want to worry about filling up.

[old_guy]

. if your tank is that close and the if the water weight could create a problem, I think I would only carry enough water to flush the toilet for a few days of travel and look for a dump and more water station. a lot of it depends on whether you are going to dry camp or get a parking space in a CG.