My wife likes our water at home so we bring as much of it as we can. We haul the full 41 gallons, sitting behind the rear axle. It's not enough additioanl weight to worry about, and it smooths out the ride too.
We have also benefited from carrying a full tank to freshen-up, taking a shower while parked in a Wal-Mart overnight, during our cross-country rides.
Bought new in June 2007, Phoenix Cruiser-2350
Fits inside our garage.
Dingy towing a red Toyota MR2 Spyder
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Considering we dont plan our stops, or even our exact destination some times, we use the self contained features of our MH, so unless were traveling nonstop from point A to point B, We like to always keep the water and LPG tank full, and the holding tanks empty. This way we can stay any where we decide on, at the time.
We seldom make reservations, and only look for a full hook up about every 3 days or so, to replenish.
Will take an ACOE, NF or BLM camp spot to a KOA any time, so we keep our water tank full, and our powder dry. I guess you would call us Boondockers.
2001 27' Four Winds Class-C E-450 V-10.
Buick Park Ave Ultra, Ford Ranger PU, JD 500 backhoe.
1941 Farm All "A"
We only carry less than 1/3 tank of fresh water, so that we can use the toilet and wash up while on the road. We use campground water when stopped for the night. We usually have one or two bottles of water just in case the local water doesn't taste good to us.
2000 Four Winds Five Thousand 28A (Chevy 3500), Master Tow Dolly, 2000 Chevy Venture minivan TOAD
Water tank, LP tank always full. Gas tank at least half full. grey and black water tanks empty at start up.
If we have any problems we will always be okay for a day or more.
Linda B.
2006 31' Fleetwood, TiogaSL - The Big Bus
2008 Saturn Vue (Toad)with US Gear UBS
& Demco baseplate and tow bar.
Traveling with Robin(friend),Liz(cockapoo)&Buddee(cavalier)
Weight doesn't make much difference. When we're pushing these un-aerodynamic boxes through the air, speed is the determining factor in your mileage. When my daughter was in college, I made several round trips delivering or picking up her and her hundreds of pounds of stuff (books, minifridge, etc.). Weight didn't seem to affect the MPG, but the one time I made the trip empty and in a hurry, yikes, my MPG was down 20%.
I like to be prepared, so I keep the water tank filled. You never know when you'll be boondocking unexpectedly, or run into a campground with water that's unpleasant or even unacceptable. For instance, the most recent place I stayed, friends who had arrived before me advised me that the water was very heavily chlorinated. So I used my onboard water during my stay, then replenished it just before I left. By the time I used the onboard water again, the chlorine had dissipated.
Given the fact that we do live in earthquake country, it makes sense to us to keep the water tank full just in case of an emergency.
Black and grey tank empty, fuel and water full.
donee wrote: Given the fact that we do live in earthquake country, it makes sense to us to keep the water tank full just in case of an emergency.
Black and grey tank empty, fuel and water full.
If you are storing water for extended periods for insurance "In case of an emergency", then do not plan on drinking that water. Bacteria will grow in the tank when the water sits inside a long time, which is why RV manufacturers recommend you disinfect your water system before the start of the season.
The process is....
- Add so many ounces of household bleach per so many gallons of water.
- Run the faucets to get the solution throughout the plumbing and hot water tank.
- Let sit for so many hours.
- Drain, flush, refill, and you are ready to use and drink the water.
Is there a website stating the bleach formula and duration?
Maybe I was misleading and wasnt to clear on my last post.
We keep the fresh water tank full whether we are using the MH or not.
I do change it every couple of months and disinfect the tank when we change the water.
We fill the tanks when leaving, even if heading to a campground with hookups. Always have -- you never know where you're going to wind up, and I'd rather have a little more weight than an unhappy Queen.
2005 Winnebago "Minnie" 31C (was a three-time Jayco owner)
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