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    Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:36pm
Unfortunately it depends on the model. The 171 and 179 that I have owned have had the FW tank is in front of the axle. I also question the wisdom of why FR would put it behind the axle in some models. I didn't like towing my 171 with my Honda Pilot (4500#) without a full FW tank. Ultimately I decided to upgrade TV and to the 17 179 to get away from the TV towing issues and lower ride with the 171. Sorry to hear this about your situation.
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

And many have marginal tow vehicles.  If you are near or over the recommended vehicle e\weight then don't tow with a full tank.  I have plenty of headroom and have towed on a number of occasions with a full tank with no noticeable effect.


I wouldn't call 5000# marginal. And why buying a "light" trailer when you need a truck to pull it. I have to tow the trailer with a full freshwater tank because I'm camping off-grid. Pulling it with empty freshwater tank but full gray- and blackwater tank is a breeze.

The question I have is why did Forrest River put the freshwater tank behind the axle?



Let us know what Forrest River tells you when you offer your engineering expertise.
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Let us know what Forrest River tells you when you offer your engineering expertise.


Sorry, I do not understand your answer.
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