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Topic ClosedDry Camping Travel with H20 - Event Date: 10 Jun 2018 - 01 Jul 2018

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    Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 12:12pm
I've run our 179 with a full tank of water, pulling with a 2012 Highlander with a 3.5L V6 and haven't really noticed any difference vs. no water in the tank. The gray tank is behind the axle on the 179 and the fresh tank is furthest forward.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2018 at 9:16am
I found with our 178 with a full tank of fresh behind the axle -- a bit of sway is introduced, but only nearing 65mph. I also found that adding more weight(camping gear) to the front, increasing tongue weight by 100lb, helps reduce sway a lot. I have read insufficient tongue weight can cause sway, so manage that aspect of loading.  all in all, adding 300lbs to 2800lbs of trailer weight is not noticeable in pulling with my T.V.

I also use a classic blue water cube with the spigot replace by a 4 inch treaded pvc pipe as handy to add water I carry in the back of my truck, or pickup along the way.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2018 at 11:46am
I have never noticed any difference in the movement of the trailer (sway etc.) with changes in the amount of liquid in any of the tanks.  Whether the tanks are full, empty, or in between, black, gray or "potable," it seems to make no difference in how the trailer tracks.  I try to travel with empty tanks as a general rule to save on fuel and wear and tear on my TV, but that is not always possible.
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