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05-12-2016, 11:36 PM
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Fresh Water Tank
I have a Redwood 39 MB and I have always traveled with an empty fresh water tank. I now have a need to carry my own water supply and I have several question:
1. Does the water tank have baffles? A partially filled 100 Gal. tank can throw a lot of weight around.
2. If there are no baffles have you carried a partially filled tank with out problems?
3. Do you routinely carry a full tank? Mine is behind the axles and a full tank will help take a little weight of off the truck rear axle.
Your comments will be appreciated. Thanks
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05-13-2016, 12:45 AM
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No there are no baffles that I know of. We generally run with 1/3 to 1/2 a tank of fresh water for use while on the road with no probems.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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05-13-2016, 12:49 AM
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I run with about the same amount 30-50 gallons. I have also traveled with it empty and have not even noticed any difference
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2013 Redwood 36RL. 2005 Dodge 3500 DRW 4X4. 6 speed manual transmission. South Bend dual disc clutch.
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05-13-2016, 02:09 AM
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I also keep about thirty gallons in the tank. I have traveled with it full with no problems before.
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Jim & Wanda
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 DRW
2015 Redwood 36RL
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05-13-2016, 01:06 PM
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Thanks for your responses. It makes me feel a lot safer.
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2016 39MB, 2011 Ford F-350, Full time
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05-13-2016, 02:34 PM
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Twice we had about 3/4 tank full of water and twice we broke a suspension bolt and was going a little sideways down the highway! The last time was when we were 30 miles from Elkhart, IN where we were headed to get the Mor-Ryde IS put on!
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2014 RAM 3500 Longhorn DRW Longbed
2015.5 38GK, H 17.5 tires, power reel, Morryde IS suspension, Onan 5.5 lp generator
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05-15-2016, 05:36 AM
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We have run with the tank 3/4 to full since new. No issues in about 8000 miles.
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2015 Ram 3500 SLT Mega Cab DRW, SS Nerf Bars, Andersen Ultimate Hitch, ATTA Freedom Fill System
Living Full Time in a 2015 39MB Tan & Burgundy Urban Clay/Caramel, Wineguard Dish, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top, myRV Linc Remote, MorRyde 8K IS, Titan Disk Brakes, 17.5 Sailun S637's
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05-16-2016, 11:46 PM
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Last summer I did not run with any water and just waited to get to the camp sites. Why should I have water on hand?
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Dave
Fort Myers, Florida
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05-16-2016, 11:50 PM
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1. Bathroom on wheels
2. My water from home tastes a whole lot better.
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Scott
2015 38GK, Titan Brakes, H 114 Tires, IS
2015 Denali Dually
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05-17-2016, 12:21 AM
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Thanks, good ideas
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Dave
Fort Myers, Florida
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05-17-2016, 01:12 AM
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This weekend is a good example. I was at a very primitive campsite. We did have 30 amps. Did not use their water and no sewer. I probably could have made it the three days with no connections at all. 
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Scott
2015 38GK, Titan Brakes, H 114 Tires, IS
2015 Denali Dually
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05-17-2016, 04:54 PM
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If your limited on hitch weight water will add a significant about to your truck though. Not because of weight, but we haven't used our pump on this RW or our previous SOB, we have a small jug by the toilet for potty stops & bottled water in the frog.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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05-17-2016, 05:31 PM
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Danny ~ with the RL, RE and probably your FB, adding a bunch of water to the fresh tank REALLY improves the handling if you get into bad weather and winds. Almost all the water weight in the tank goes onto the pin. Dave taught me this trick a few years ago and the one day we had to move in about a 30-40 mph crosswind. Rig never moved and steady as a rock with full tank.
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05-17-2016, 07:33 PM
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It's not the weight or lack of, it's that in 8 years full-time we've only needed onboard water twice when the power went out.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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05-17-2016, 09:49 PM
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I keep 20 to 40 gal on board as I travel for potty breaks. If I'm traveling and get in late, I don't need to connect the water or sewer pipe just for a quick over night. I like to give the system a work out ever now and then.
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Jim & Wanda
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 DRW
2015 Redwood 36RL
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