bobnmonica
Seasonal RV’er
2020 GMC Diesel Denali Dully, Durango Gold MBQ 382
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Post by bobnmonica on Feb 7, 2021 19:02:59 GMT -5
Question- can you travel with full water tank (fresh) ? Some are saying only 60% with some in the gray and black.
Question- does our patio need to be water sealed?
2021 382MBQ
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Post by Edd505 on Feb 7, 2021 21:53:51 GMT -5
Can't answer the patio but keep some water in the black tank at all times, I add about 10 gallons after dumping, a minute is 5 gallons plus or minus. There is no need in the gray tank it gets little solids washing dishes. The fresh water will depend on where you plan to camp. Boon-docking you'll need the water tank full when you get to your site, fill as close to camp as you can. If your going to an RV park there is no reason to carry any extra weight, keep a small amount in the tank to flush or wash along the way. With a small amount you can take a break in any wide spot of store parking lot.
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bobnmonica
Seasonal RV’er
2020 GMC Diesel Denali Dully, Durango Gold MBQ 382
Posts: 101
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Post by bobnmonica on Feb 7, 2021 22:45:35 GMT -5
I hate doing this but on one of the many YouTube videos I watch on RV life, one of the manufacturers have said do not drive with full water tanks, 60% max. Something to do with the tank supports. That is where the question comes from about our rigs.
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bobnmonica
Seasonal RV’er
2020 GMC Diesel Denali Dully, Durango Gold MBQ 382
Posts: 101
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Post by bobnmonica on Feb 7, 2021 22:46:05 GMT -5
I hate doing this but on one of the many YouTube videos I watch on RV life, one of the manufacturers have said do not drive with full water tanks, 60% max. Something to do with the tank supports. That is where the question comes from about our rigs.
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Post by laknox on Feb 8, 2021 10:40:02 GMT -5
I hate doing this but on one of the many YouTube videos I watch on RV life, one of the manufacturers have said do not drive with full water tanks, 60% max. Something to do with the tank supports. That is where the question comes from about our rigs. Then, IMO, that's one brand to scratch right off the list. How TF are you going to boondock if you can't travel with full fresh water tanks? They say that as a CYA because they =know= that either their design is cr@p or their build quality is cr@p. Simple as that. I'd like to know which brand is saying this, though. Lyle |
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Post by chulavista on Feb 8, 2021 11:39:59 GMT -5
We don't travel with much fresh water in our tanks until we get as close to our campsite as possible. Then we drain as soon as possible when we leave. It's just alot of weight to haul around when it's not necessary to do so. However, you SHOULD be able to, without causing damage to the trailer.
As for should you seal your deck, I'm going to say yes if you want it open during rainy weather. I read somewhere, can't remember where - that you should close the deck on the 382mbq when it's raining. (This is also said for toy haulers) That takes all the fun out of having that sliding glass door, though. We're going to purchase a 382mbq soon, and it is our intent to seal the heck out of it so we can leave it down during rainy days.
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Post by jfspry58 on Feb 8, 2021 11:55:31 GMT -5
Question- can you travel with full water tank (fresh) ? Some are saying only 60% with some in the gray and black. Question- does our patio need to be water sealed? 2021 382MBQ I cannot answer the question about the deck either, but I do normally travel with a full fresh water tank, not only with my Durango but with previous trailers we've owned, for 2 reasons. One is the usual, so you can take breaks whenever the need arises or stop for lunch or a snack, etc.; but I also travel with a full tank due to the ballast effect it creates. We live in a area where strong winds are the norm. With the tanks located low in the belly of the trailer, a full tank will somewhat lower your center of gravity, making it a little more stable in strong winds. Also, due to changing weather conditions, you never really know when you may need to pull over and park for a while. Even with good planning and checking the forecast, conditions can change rapidly. My theory is, if a manufacturer recommends you only travel with the fresh tank at 60% capacity, they should have, 1) installed a smaller tank, or 2) designed it with stronger support straps for the tank. As previously said, I would scratch that one off my list. Jay |
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Nomad
Newbie RV’er
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Post by Nomad on Feb 10, 2021 8:21:59 GMT -5
We travel every single trip with Fully loaded tank, that is the whole point, fill it up and enjoy your trip!
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bobnmonica
Seasonal RV’er
2020 GMC Diesel Denali Dully, Durango Gold MBQ 382
Posts: 101
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Post by bobnmonica on Feb 11, 2021 18:10:27 GMT -5
Thank you all
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Post by laknox on Feb 12, 2021 14:54:04 GMT -5
I'd still like to see that video. :-)
Lyle
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