I have always believed that there are no stupid questions, but this might be close.We have always camped in campgrounds and RV resorts, but with the purchase of our new toyhauler, we are wanting to do some dry camping. Being that this rig holds 160 gallons of water, I have read that most don't fill up the water until they get close to their camping spot because of the weight. This tank would be over 1000lbs of water.My question is where do some of you fill your water tanks? Do you stop in nearby full hookup campgrounds, truck stops, or gas stations? I assume that you might have to pay to fill up, but I have never thought about it until recently. We normally carry 10-20 gallons of water to flush the toilet while traveling.Thanks for the help, and you are more than welcome to wonder "where has this guy been"

The places you mentioned will work. Keep in mind that you will be there a while filling tanks.We prefer to leave home with the fresh water tanks full. But then we only carry 100 gallons of fresh water.

yeah we just keep an eye out for places to fill and dump. There are some good apps (Allstays) that can help point you in the right direction. We found the further we go out west the easier it is to find free dump/fill places.Often times even a gas station will let you grab some water if you ask. Just bring your water bandit. :)

I always fill up at home. When I travel the last thing I want to do is take time to fil up anything. My propane is full. Fresh water tanks are full. It's 1000 LBs. For me 1000 LB is less than 7% of the GVWR. I don't think the less weight will make that much difference in fuel mileage. I've never checked it but have a hard time believing 7% of anything has any significant change. Plus filling up at home I know what kind of water quality I have.

Being full timers and avid boondockers, we try to keep the fresh water tank full all the time. Never know when or where we might decide to stop and spend some time. Many RV parks/campgrounds that have water will charge a small fee, usually around $5.00.Many of the places you listed will also have water available and many rest stops.

I never put in more than 5 gals at home and that is just for toilet. In many trailers the fresh water tanks (and others too) can cause towing problems especially with "light" trucks hauling max units. But even the smaller ones like to porpoise when full of water. Just saying.We have filled at Flying J near sites at times.

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beemerphile1
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
The places you mentioned will work. Keep in mind that you will be there a while filling tanks.

We prefer to leave home with the fresh water tanks full. But then we only carry 100 gallons of fresh water.
pugslyyy
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
yeah we just keep an eye out for places to fill and dump. There are some good apps (Allstays) that can help point you in the right direction. We found the further we go out west the easier it is to find free dump/fill places.

Often times even a gas station will let you grab some water if you ask. Just bring your water bandit. :)
WhitehouseLV
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2014
I always fill up at home. When I travel the last thing I want to do is take time to fil up anything. My propane is full. Fresh water tanks are full. It's 1000 LBs. For me 1000 LB is less than 7% of the GVWR. I don't think the less weight will make that much difference in fuel mileage. I've never checked it but have a hard time believing 7% of anything has any significant change. Plus filling up at home I know what kind of water quality I have.
harold1946
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
Being full timers and avid boondockers, we try to keep the fresh water tank full all the time. Never know when or where we might decide to stop and spend some time.
Many RV parks/campgrounds that have water will charge a small fee, usually around $5.00.
Many of the places you listed will also have water available and many rest stops.
tomman58
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
I never put in more than 5 gals at home and that is just for toilet. In many trailers the fresh water tanks (and others too) can cause towing problems especially with "light" trucks hauling max units. But even the smaller ones like to porpoise when full of water. Just saying.
We have filled at Flying J near sites at times.
huron52
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
I carry about 25 gallons maybe 30. I am not as much concerned about the total weight of the tank on the total weight of the trailer but as that much weight on the straps that hold the tank on the trailer.
River_Sand
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
Living in SoCal earthquake country, we keep water in ours all the time just in case.
2oldman
Explorer II
Apr 09, 2014
Where to fill fresh water
Where water II 2010
nayther
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
River&Sand wrote:
Living in SoCal earthquake country, we keep water in ours all the time just in case.

ditto, and I tow full too.
thebudman
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
I compromise: I tow with beer coolers full, water tanks empty.