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handye9
Aug 16, 2020Explorer II
SlothHorn wrote:
Note: We're never going to travel with water in the tanks. We're not using a generator. And, we're only going to need, maybe, one propane tank. That seems to be a big chunk of what begins to add up for many campers.
Other than clothes, food, blankets, pillows, and, maybe, bicycles, we don't expect to add much else in the way of weight.
Never might be a little unrealistic.
You may find it much more convenient to carry water in your fresh tank, just for using your own bathroom while on the road. That would also involve putting weight in grey, and black tanks.
You may be out camping in a campground during a time when they have issues with their sewer systems (backups, broken pipes, etc), and won't let you dump your tanks (been there, done that). That leaves you no choice but to tow with tanks full.
Maybe you'd like to go camping in cooler weather. That time of year, there are campgrounds who won't offer water or sewer hook ups. You'd also need multiple propane tanks.
The weight adds up really fast. Average load of dishes, pots and pans, flatware, bedding, camp chairs, BBQ supplies / equipment, spare parts, tools, groceries, water, etc, is 800 to 1000 lbs.
Depending on location (in relation to the trailer axles), holding tanks can have a significant impact on your tongue weight. My trailer, for example, has fresh tank behind the axles, black and grey tank above the axles, and a galley (grey) tank, all the way up front. My tongue weight is lowest (975 lbs) when my fresh tank is full, and it is highest (1225 lbs) with no fresh water and a full galley tank. This kind of fluctuation in tongue weight would not be good if you are already on the edge of your payload.
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