Author: mcarter
Subject: Partially filling fresh water
Posted: 27 Feb 2017 at 12:25pm
Two comments, largely based on previous posts. Freshwater tank capacity is 36 gals. That is roughly close to 300 lbs. That weight negates tongue weight. The aft water tank is on the other side of the axle, the fulcrum. It is possible to decrease tongue weight to the point where sway is significantly increased. From my experience there is a larger amount of sway with full water tank and no sway control. I don't tow without sway control, so for all purposes I can cover the weight. Comment 2 - I urge you if you haven't to inspect your tank holding crossbars. The unwelded ones are held on by #14 sheet metal screws. Some have found these screws to be pulling out or missing. Tanks have fallen out of TTs. Also make sure your securing cross bracket goes all the way to the frame rail, not screwed on with a gap. Some of us have bolted out brackets thru the frame, eliminating the screw loosening issue. Thanks.
Subject: Partially filling fresh water
Posted: 27 Feb 2017 at 12:25pm
Two comments, largely based on previous posts. Freshwater tank capacity is 36 gals. That is roughly close to 300 lbs. That weight negates tongue weight. The aft water tank is on the other side of the axle, the fulcrum. It is possible to decrease tongue weight to the point where sway is significantly increased. From my experience there is a larger amount of sway with full water tank and no sway control. I don't tow without sway control, so for all purposes I can cover the weight. Comment 2 - I urge you if you haven't to inspect your tank holding crossbars. The unwelded ones are held on by #14 sheet metal screws. Some have found these screws to be pulling out or missing. Tanks have fallen out of TTs. Also make sure your securing cross bracket goes all the way to the frame rail, not screwed on with a gap. Some of us have bolted out brackets thru the frame, eliminating the screw loosening issue. Thanks.