Was recently discussing towing with a friend who made the comment that he strongly recommends never towing with a full water tank. He said that all water tanks are attached in one of 2 ways (z channel? and/or 2 metal straps that hold the tank up). I confess, I did not take the black bottom all the way off to see how my water tank is mounted and I assume he is right, but he does not have a Grand Design, he has an older camper (not that camper technology or systems change much over the years), and he may have an older used camper. Anyway, he said he actually dropped his one time in a campground and had to strap it together to get to his campsite.
I realize that towing wet adds weight, reduces gas mileage, sloshes around and much more. I'm not suggesting towing for really extended periods like this.....but is the above a real risk on a Grand Design? Does anyone know of anyone who has had an experience like this?
My camper is at my farm which currently does not have water (it's coming) but it will be next year most likely. So, I like to tow with at least some if not a full fresh tank back to the farm so I have water there if I need/want it. Is this dumb? (usually only a couple of hours coming back).
I realize that towing wet adds weight, reduces gas mileage, sloshes around and much more. I'm not suggesting towing for really extended periods like this.....but is the above a real risk on a Grand Design? Does anyone know of anyone who has had an experience like this?
My camper is at my farm which currently does not have water (it's coming) but it will be next year most likely. So, I like to tow with at least some if not a full fresh tank back to the farm so I have water there if I need/want it. Is this dumb? (usually only a couple of hours coming back).
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