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    Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 2:27pm
Originally posted by furpod




the WDH adjustments, whether chain links, bolt holes or ball tilt, are not precise enough to make a difference over wet or not when towing.Wink




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I use the Fastway E2 and do not notice much difference between wet/dry.
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Posts: 2629 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 1:46pm
My general impressions with WDH setup is that it is more about geometry (like getting the TV and TT level) than it is about weight. If the WDH (and TV) are capable of handling the load, get the geometry right, and things work as expected.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 12:10pm
Originally posted by StephenH

Pardon me, but the 6 gallons of hot water are also in front of the axle in the 179. It may be different for other models, but I think it applies for the 180 as well. The black water tank is also in front of the axle. The gray water tank is behind the axle.


You are correct sir.. LOL.. I have been working with a 178 owner all morning.. my bad. BUT I still stand by the fact that the rough adjustments of a standard WDH won't notice or care.
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Pardon me, but the 6 gallons of hot water are also in front of the axle in the 179. It may be different for other models, but I think it applies for the 180 as well. The black water tank is also in front of the axle. The gray water tank is behind the axle.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 9:50am
How about we go with.. since it's a 179.. that it has 30 gallons right in front of the axle, and 6 more gallons that are behind the axle.. so they offset at least 6 gallons of weight from in front of the axle. Probably closer to 8, but I am not doing the math right now..

BUT.. again, the WDH adjustments, whether chain links, bolt holes or ball tilt, are not precise enough to make a difference over wet or not when towing.

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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 7:47am
Actually it lists capacity at 36 gals. Which the water heater is part of. The grey and black are 30 or 35 depending upon model.
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The FR website specs are misleading....it says FW tank is 36 gallon...makes sense that it is 30 plus 6 hot water.
Anyway, I knew it wouldn't be the full weight of the water at the tongue, just didn't know it would only be 65 pounds. Thanks furpod. That makes me feel better. Time to find a flat spot of pavement and adjust. Then hit the road!
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Actually, 36 gallons since the tank is 30 gallons and the HWH is 6 gallons. Possibly a quart more if you count what is in the water lines. Wink
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Posts: 1446 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 7:23pm
Well, it is 35 gallons if you fill the hot water heater too.

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Also, more weight in the FW tank on the 179 means fewer sway issues.
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