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View Poll Results: Do you tow Jayco travel trailer with full fresh water tank?
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Old 09-09-2022, 07:36 PM   #41
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Never. 747lbs of water is the reason why.
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Old 09-09-2022, 07:48 PM   #42
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Well after reading “ Midnightmoon” and “Route 66 traveler “ post and seeing how my fresh water tank only holds 25 gallon’s I think I’ll join the full tank side of this discussion. I also believe that it could be detrimental to my health telling DW that she can’t use her bathroom when we’re going down the road. Running empty is out of the question.
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Old 09-10-2022, 06:22 PM   #43
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We are in our 8th season with our 2004 21FB. The tank holds about 300 lbs of fresh water, so not a huge load to carry and is pretty close to centred.
We camp off grid almost exclusively, having had hook ups on only 2 occasions in the 8 years. We don't travel very far, usually within 30 miles of home. One advantage of living close to the wilderness.
Attached is a picture from the July long weekend on the shores of a nearby lake.
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Old 09-13-2022, 03:43 PM   #44
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I have a 27DSRL WhiteHawk and only travel with a full water tank if a short distance. If long distance 10-20 gallons only as to keep the weight down. My fresh tank is just behind my 2 axle. If I’m going boondocking closer to home, under 30 miles full 48 gallon tank and 8 7 gallon water jugs in the back of the truck. Still have to be wary though of your weights. This lasts us about 7 days. If I’m by myself easy 15 days.
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Old 09-14-2022, 11:53 AM   #45
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We usually travel with about 30 gallons of water, unless we are headed out for some boondocking and then we fill up at the last opportunity before we get there. We've had 2 occasions where the campgrounds we were spending the night at were having water issues and we had enough water onboard to get by for one night without any issues.
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Old 09-14-2022, 11:56 AM   #46
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I haul with at least 2/3 of a fresh water tank, always.

1. you might find that campground without water.
2. The trailer tows much nicer
3. The trailer is not pushed around by buffetting winds with a load of water.
4. I like to "travel" with my travel trailer, and having water onboard makes it nice.
5. They are designed to hold water, and so aren't the straps.

If you've "heard" of someone losing their tank, there was probably additional circumstances that led to that kind of failure.
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Old 09-14-2022, 11:58 AM   #47
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Trailer never leaves the yard without the fresh water tank being full.
If I have to worry about the additional weight affecting fuel mileage, its time to sell it.

To many campgrounds have water issues these days. We also do more dry camping then serviced sites.

If you won't tow with fresh water what the heck do you do with your black water if there's no dump station ?
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Old 09-14-2022, 12:21 PM   #48
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Yes

Sure do. For all the above/below reasons:

Tows better with weight centered between axles. Stops better too!!
My better half would not be happy if she couldn't flush on road.
Don't trust sites to have water.
We like to boondock.
My house water tastes far better than most RV parks water. Yea, I carry a filter just in case.

I also leave fridge on propane. I refill(top off) propane after every trip.
I level before I put out slide. I also stay DC connected to TV until slide is out.

I do these things because that's what the trailers are designed to do.
I don't over think these things. Waste of energy and my life stress!

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Old 09-14-2022, 12:28 PM   #49
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Tow with a little water. My fresh tank straps have come lose and found tank hanging down.
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Old 09-14-2022, 12:34 PM   #50
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We usually travel with about 30 gallons of water, unless we are headed out for some boondocking and then we fill up at the last opportunity before we get there. We've had 2 occasions where the campgrounds we were spending the night at were having water issues and we had enough water onboard to get by for one night without any issues.
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I haul with at least 2/3 of a fresh water tank, always.

1. you might find that campground without water.
2. The trailer tows much nicer
3. The trailer is not pushed around by buffetting winds with a load of water.
4. I like to "travel" with my travel trailer, and having water onboard makes it nice.
5. They are designed to hold water, and so aren't the straps.

If you've "heard" of someone losing their tank, there was probably additional circumstances that led to that kind of failure.
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Trailer never leaves the yard without the fresh water tank being full.
If I have to worry about the additional weight affecting fuel mileage, its time to sell it.

To many campgrounds have water issues these days. We also do more dry camping then serviced sites.

If you won't tow with fresh water what the heck do you do with your black water if there's no dump station ?
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Sure do. For all the above/below reasons:

Tows better with weight centered between axles. Stops better too!!
My better half would not be happy if she couldn't flush on road.
Don't trust sites to have water.
We like to boondock.
My house water tastes far better than most RV parks water. Yea, I carry a filter just in case.

I also leave fridge on propane. I refill(top off) propane after every trip.
I level before I put out slide. I also stay DC connected to TV until slide is out.

I do these things because that's what the trailers are designed to do.
I don't over think these things. Waste of energy and my life stress!

David


On two occasions I was also able to provide water for stranded motorists, one being a PU pulling a TT with an empty water tank. Still had plenty of water remaining for our trip.

Do what makes you feel comfortable. I still follow the Motto I took 65 years ago: "Be Prepared!"
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Old 09-14-2022, 12:36 PM   #51
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My fifth wheel holds 80 gallons, that’s 666 pounds of water, or an additional 5% weight increase. Added stress and weight makes it a big no for me.
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Old 09-14-2022, 12:37 PM   #52
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I always do, Like Route 66 Traveler, We travel in 100*+ weather a lot and we have been stuck on the side of the Highway due to accidents and/or weather. We travel I-15 to Nevada or the I-40 to Arizona.
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Old 09-14-2022, 12:45 PM   #53
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Usually carry 5-6 gallons in fresh water tank and 1.5 - 3.5 in milk cartons in the shower. I trust carton water more for drinking and cooking. If we boondocked I'd carry more of course, but otherwise we make sure there is at least a gallon per day per person.
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Old 09-14-2022, 12:55 PM   #54
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I boondock 99 % of time. I leave home with full tanks. I Have 80 gallons of fresh water. I have towed many years and many thousands of miles with full tanks. Never had a problem even on back roads. i do have extra ratchet straps across the trailer under all tanks for extra support. i cannot tell any difference in the way it tows empty or full. I am close to max GWT with full tanks but not over. My feelings Jayco put the tanks there to use.
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Old 09-14-2022, 01:56 PM   #55
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NO - for 2 reasons
We’ve a 25’ TT. Full water adds about 350lbs
And the tank is behind the axil so that move the CG aft which is destabilizing
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Old 09-14-2022, 02:03 PM   #56
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Lots of debate about whether you should or shouldn't. I have a Jayco Whitehawk TT and wondering how many people with travel trailer tow with full fresh water tank?
Had a Jayco kiwi hybrid, Jayco Eagle and now Jay Flight 24rbs. Always towed with a full water tank on every trip. Always will! No problems. Ever.
Current tank is 84 gallons 90 with hot water tank.
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Old 09-14-2022, 03:26 PM   #57
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10 or 15 gallon only to be able to flush the toilet or wash hands
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Old 09-14-2022, 05:54 PM   #58
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Absolutely. There is always some amount of water in my fresh tank. And when I’m heading to a spot with no/limited fresh water I’m full of water. But you should know, I also tow with my fridge running…. So I’m a bit of an outlaw. 🤫
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Old 09-14-2022, 06:19 PM   #59
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I think it al boils down to where you are, where you are going, & what your comfortable with.

My case, I have two 48 gal fresh tanks (96 gal total) & the 6 gal WH. Black & gray are 46 gal ea. I have a flow meter for the hose so I can track what is going in the fresh tanks with to start, & when running the blank tank flush.

If traveling to known park w/ water: full WH tank, 10 - 15 gal in black tank & 25 in fresh tank. This allows for potty stop use along the way, if needed by anyone. Also, traveling across the desert has taught me to always have some water available for the many already listed reasons in the thread.

If traveling to boondock / hunting spot, no water available:
a: If water available near site, follow "known park w/water plan" & fill before getting to final destination to reduce travel weight.
b. If no water available (as when i go to hunt spot) I fill fresh tanks to 65 - 70 gal. & bring (4) 6 gal jerry cans to ferry water in if needed before trip is over.
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Old 09-15-2022, 05:11 AM   #60
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Not here!
Potholes and rough road and lots of hills
We are in camogrounds where there is a water source
Boondocking doesn't happen much here as its peat bog if its not been built on
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