IMHO One should always have full fresh water tanks during the summer months. There are parts of this country that do NOT have cell coverage and even with coverage it could take hours for help to reach you. No one has ever died from having to much water available but it only takes hours to die from lack of water. Having "excess water" allows you to wet sheets or towels to help stay cool and alive.
So very true. I am sure that some will respond that the extra weight puts a burden on the MPG; however, I lived in Tucson for 4 years while attending the UofA. If you haven't traveled through the desert heat, day or night, it is unimaginable. Even on trips to Las Vegas from LA we keep a couple of gallons of water in the car. An accident down the road can have you stopped in traffic for hours (it has) and the authorities don't drive by with water trucks to make sure the people in their cars are OK.
Keep in mind that even though your cell phone says no coverage you can still contact 911 in some cases.
Last year we had a problem and four people in our group with different providers all said no coverage, including mine. I dialed 911 and connected right away.
It's certainly worth a try when you are in trouble.
We always carry two cases of drinking water and about a third of a tank of fresh water so we are prepared.
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Being that it's hurricane season here on the east coast I keep a full water tank (and fuel) in case we have to move out to avoid a storm. The coach is our life boat and worked out very well last year when hurricane Irene stopped by and made a mess of the area. I would think the same could be said about earth quakes out west, tornados in the plain states and ice storms in the north east.
In the past I used t carry about 1/3 of a tank. Filled up at a camp ground last weekend and based on my Scan Gauge there was no major difference in average fuel usage on the return trip.
On a second note, the fresh water is a backup for the engine should I blow a coolant hose. At the very least, between duct tape and 50 gallons I should be able to limp somewhere to make repairs even if I'm pulling over a lot to refill the cooling system.
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ArchHoagland wrote: Keep in mind that even though your cell phone says no coverage you can still contact 911 in some cases.
Did I answer when you called 9-1-1 (No, I'd retired by then).
That was, however, the phone number from which I retired.
Under Federal law, if your phone is able to contact and interact with a provider, EVEN IF THERE IS NO ROAMING AGREEMENT between your provider and the one you connect to, Even if you have a pre-paid and are out of minutes, Even if service has been suspended for non-payment, You are to be connected to the nearest 9-1-1 center (or the one that provides service where you are currently).
That is what happened to you, You had coverage, but your provider did nto have an agreement with the provider who covered you.. Thus you got put thrhough on the 9-1-1 rule.
Oh, and it does not count on your minutes either. If you have 100 minutes, and you make a 10 minute call to 9-1-1, you still have 100 minutes.
I kind of liked that job.. Got to help a lot of folks sleep better. If you were a law abiding citizen and my efforts put mr car thief in the slammer, You could sleep better cause her was locked up.
And as for Mr. Car thief, Well last night he had to worry about "The Man" tossing his sorry you know what in the slammer.. Tonight, He does not have to worry about that so he can sleep secure too, securely locked in the slammer but hey, secure.
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ArchHoagland wrote: Keep in mind that even though your cell phone says no coverage you can still contact 911 in some cases.
Did I answer when you called 9-1-1 (No, I'd retired by then).
That was, however, the phone number from which I retired.
Under Federal law, if your phone is able to contact and interact with a provider, EVEN IF THERE IS NO ROAMING AGREEMENT between your provider and the one you connect to, Even if you have a pre-paid and are out of minutes, Even if service has been suspended for non-payment, You are to be connected to the nearest 9-1-1 center (or the one that provides service where you are currently).
That is what happened to you, You had coverage, but your provider did nto have an agreement with the provider who covered you.. Thus you got put thrhough on the 9-1-1 rule.
Oh, and it does not count on your minutes either. If you have 100 minutes, and you make a 10 minute call to 9-1-1, you still have 100 minutes.
I kind of liked that job.. Got to help a lot of folks sleep better. If you were a law abiding citizen and my efforts put mr car thief in the slammer, You could sleep better cause her was locked up.
And as for Mr. Car thief, Well last night he had to worry about "The Man" tossing his sorry you know what in the slammer.. Tonight, He does not have to worry about that so he can sleep secure too, securely locked in the slammer but hey, secure.
Thank you for your information.
I wasn't sure how I had connected but was glad it did.
I always figure ~1/3 (35 gallaons)tank is plenty to handle unusual circomstances. I can't imagine where in the desert I would be with a MH that that much water wouldn't suffice. Besides, if a breakdown occured, one can always unhook the toad and go someplace.
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A few years ago on a very hot July 4th weekend the campground and the surrounding area had a power outage for about 6 hours. No pumps at the campground meant no water. Ever since then I make sure I always travel with a full tank.
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ArchHoagland wrote: Keep in mind that even though your cell phone says no coverage you can still contact 911 in some cases.
Last year we had a problem and four people in our group with different providers all said no coverage, including mine. I dialed 911 and connected right away.
It's certainly worth a try when you are in trouble.
We always carry two cases of drinking water and about a third of a tank of fresh water so we are prepared.
In an area with no coverage you can also send a text to freind or relative. Even if it does not go out right away if the phone is on and gets coverage just for a moment the text will go out.
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