Hot water heater full

rockhillmanor wrote:

Nvr2loud wrote:

Huntindog wrote:
If 50 or 60# makes a difference.... I wouldn't want that TT.:B

You don't want my TT then... I need to travel with ALL tanks empty. My trailer has a GVWR of 5870 lbs, last time over the scale (empty tanks) was 6006 lbs total. CCC of 1200 lbs disappears very quickly with rear ladder, A/C, propane tanks, battery, food, drinks, drinks, drinks, clothes, and other gear LOL.

But I knew that any trailer I purchased would be at the limit, otherwise I would have to upgrade to a 3/4 ton and that would completely SUCK!

I would certainly think about lessening the load of the family's carry on's before I'd drain my hot water tank every time I had to leave a CG. :W

I just don't see that plastic plug lasting very long if you had to take it out and put it back in every time to drain the hot water tank after each time you use it. Heck I've had to replace that plug just from taking it out to winterize the RV once a year! :B

My plug is metal, but I don't need to pull the plug to drain the tank, just to winterize. To drain the tank in the summer months, simply open the low point drains at the back of the trailer (I have ball valves on them) and then lift the pressure relief valve handle on the water heater tank. Open at least one hot water faucet inside the trailer and the tank will drain.

I drain the entire trailer before leaving the campground. All the fresh water goes down the toilet until the black water tank is full, then I open the low point drains outside and the fresh water tank drain. Lessening the carry on gear would result in a lot less fun while camping.. we have fishing gear, chairs, bike gear, tubes, toys, games... ect.