Dec-23-2016 08:43 AM
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Dec-23-2016 03:15 PM
mhardin wrote:
Even if you don't have room for a larger tank, you may have room for a second tank somewhere. Or, you could put a tank in the bed of the truck and use a transfer pump to move it to your main tank.
Dec-23-2016 01:48 PM
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Dec-23-2016 10:47 AM
kep5niner wrote:
My 5er has an advertised fresh water capacity of 54 gallons. In doing a water test this past summer, in reality it only holds ~ 36 gallons. I called Forest River and they claimed it's actually a 40 gallon tank that truly can't hold 40 gallons, the remaining water capacity is found in the 12 gallon water heater and the capacity contained within the plumbing throughout the trailer. I called BS to the FR rep, and he agreed...
That still doesn't do me much good as far as fresh water capacity. We don't dry camp much, but most parks we frequent have only electric at the sites.
Here's my question: is it possible to remove the existing 40 gallon fresh water tank, and replace with something larger? I haven't looked at the physical constraints yet (underbelly), but I have plenty of CCC in the 5er for additional water, and would structurally support it as required. I've seen up to 96 gallon fresh water tanks - again, not sure if it would even fit yet.
I searched the forum to see if this topic has been addressed before, and did not come up with anything.
Has anyone swapped out their fresh water tank for a larger one? Thanks!
Dec-23-2016 10:45 AM
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Dec-23-2016 10:33 AM
korbe wrote:
I had to fix the FW tank supports once and while down there, I was able to see how the tank was supported and how it could be modified - or enlarged. Mine could be increased by width and length, but not the thickness. And then I would need to see what dimensioned tanks are out there.
Dec-23-2016 10:26 AM
Dec-23-2016 10:10 AM
mhardin wrote:
Even if you don't have room for a larger tank, you may have room for a second tank somewhere. Or, you could put a tank in the bed of the truck and use a transfer pump to move it to your main tank.
Dec-23-2016 09:46 AM
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