R-pod Owners Forum : Dry Camping Travel with H20 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Dry Camping Travel with H20 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 03:57:57 +0000 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:46:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11703 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dry Camping Travel with H20 : I have never noticed any difference... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110655#110655 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11703
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.]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:46:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110655#110655 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : I found with our 178 with a full... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110646#110646 Author: Blender Bob
Subject: 11703
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.
]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:16:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110646#110646 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : I've run our 179 with a full... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110566#110566 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11703
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.]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:12:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110566#110566 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : I've heard it's best... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110546#110546 Author: FrayAdjacent
Subject: 11703
Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 4:01am

I've heard it's best to fill it completely up, so the mass of water doesn't slosh around and cause sway. Dump grey and black before the return trip, and dump the remains of the fresh tank as well. 


]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:01:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110546#110546 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : though not always, on several... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110513#110513 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 3:18pm

though not always, on several ocassions i've towed with full water tank. I noticed litle difference, I did get some sway on a rough uneven road, but I think it was more road condition than the water. My black and grey are both before the axle and always have something in them, that help reduce the weight of the fresh water just behind the axle.

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 15:18:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110513#110513 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : We always leave with a full tank... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110496#110496 Author: jato
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 1:53pm

We always leave with a full tank of water in our 177.  No problems with sway or climbing in the Rockies; we do however have a sway-bar link attached to negate this possibility.  Have been doing it this way since 2011 pulling mainly with either a '08 or '13 Explorer]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:53:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110496#110496 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : No worries, I do it all the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110486#110486 Author: geewizard
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 11:44am

No worries, I do it all the time and over rough roads in MT, ID, and WA.

If you don't have a weight/sway control hitch, I suggest getting one.  I have the Andersen hitch and it works great.

https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/andersen-nosway-weight-distribution-hitch.aspx
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Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 10:40am

I had a Tundra with the same engine. That truck was a work horse and towed like a dream! ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:40:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110481#110481 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : Originally posted by jonskiproTars.I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110478#110478 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 10:12am

Originally posted by jonskipro

Tars.

 I'm pulling with Toyota tundra 5.7L V8 engine!

Jon

You should have no trouble with that much power. With my Ridgeline, I try to be more selective. For example, leaving tomorrow for a state park - called ahead and they have faucets I can use to fill up when I get there. Last two trips, no such luck so filled the tank before I left. 
]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:12:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110478#110478 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : Tars.I'm pulling with Toyota... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110477#110477 Author: jonskipro
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 10:04am

Tars.

 I'm pulling with Toyota tundra 5.7L V8 engine!

Jon
]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:04:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110477#110477 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : Cool.....thanks for the info! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110476#110476 Author: jonskipro
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 10:01am

Cool.....thanks for the info! ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:01:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110476#110476 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : Almost certainly, but it could... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110474#110474 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 9:53am

Almost certainly, but it could depend on what you're pulling with, how steep the mountain roads are and maybe where your tank is located.  If the tank is behind the axle you could have sway issues.  That's 300 pounds of water.  On level ground you probably won't know it's there.

TT
]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 09:53:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110474#110474 Dry Camping Travel with H20 : Can I travel with 36 gallons in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11703&PID=110471#110471 Author: jonskipro
Subject: 11703
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 9:35am

Can I travel with 36 gallons in water tank to a campground up in the mountains. About 50 miles?

Jon

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