We mostly dry camp and are wondering if anyone has found a way to actually view their fresh water tank instead of having to depend on the gauge light? I’m assuming the tank is translucent if it can be accessed?
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Originally posted by Dennis&Phyllis View PostWe mostly dry camp and are wondering if anyone has found a way to actually view their fresh water tank instead of having to depend on the gauge light? I’m assuming the tank is translucent if it can be accessed?Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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Rob installed a hinged door in the coroplast of his 303 in the front area to view/access the holding tanks gate valve area as I recall. He posted pictures elsewhere on the web a couple years ago. This could be an option or give ideas for you to consider under the fresh tank area. I suspect at least one side of the fresh tank may be visible. Rob probably knows this as well. If you are ingenious enough you could figure out a way to "unlatch and latch" the hinged area of the coroplast along with view the tank w/o crawling underneath the RV.
DanDan & Carol
2014 303RLS Reflection #185 (10/2013 build)
2012 Silverado LTZ Crew Duramax 2500HD - 2700/16K Pullrite Superglide
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Dennis&Phyllis,
An access panel to see the side of the tank would be complicated and would require crawling under the RV to open and view. Building on the idea from Jim Guest . . . a few years back, I extended my fresh water drain to empty the tank to the side of the camper (rather than directly over the axles). I still use the original gate valve to do this, but if you were to build an extension like this with a new gate valve on the end and a vertical clear tube up the outside of the frame rail just before this new valve, leaving the original drain valve open would allow you to see the actual water level in the tank. Forums are good for combining ideas . . .
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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How about a remote camera mounted to see the tank and a view screen in the trailer. I have seen some cheap ones online with lights that can be turned on. Might work if you can find place to mount it to have a clear view of the tank side and a way to run power and communication wires. You probably need to mark the water levels on the tank so you know what you have. You can use a hose with a flow meter for that.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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