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    Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 1:41pm
Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar



Let us know what Forrest River tells you when you offer your engineering expertise.


Sorry, I do not understand your answer.
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Originally posted by Kos

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

And many have marginal tow vehicles.  If you are near or over the recommended vehicle e\weight then don't tow with a full tank.  I have plenty of headroom and have towed on a number of occasions with a full tank with no noticeable effect.


I wouldn't call 5000# marginal. And why buying a "light" trailer when you need a truck to pull it. I have to tow the trailer with a full freshwater tank because I'm camping off-grid. Pulling it with empty freshwater tank but full gray- and blackwater tank is a breeze.

The question I have is why did Forrest River put the freshwater tank behind the axle?



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Unfortunately it depends on the model. The 171 and 179 that I have owned have had the FW tank is in front of the axle. I also question the wisdom of why FR would put it behind the axle in some models. I didn't like towing my 171 with my Honda Pilot (4500#) without a full FW tank. Ultimately I decided to upgrade TV and to the 17 179 to get away from the TV towing issues and lower ride with the 171. Sorry to hear this about your situation.
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

And many have marginal tow vehicles.  If you are near or over the recommended vehicle e\weight then don't tow with a full tank.  I have plenty of headroom and have towed on a number of occasions with a full tank with no noticeable effect.


I wouldn't call 5000# marginal. And why buying a "light" trailer when you need a truck to pull it. I have to tow the trailer with a full freshwater tank because I'm camping off-grid. Pulling it with empty freshwater tank but full gray- and blackwater tank is a breeze.

The question I have is why did Forrest River put the freshwater tank behind the axle?
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I have a 180, 2017.5.  I have a Centerline WDH.  Have only pulled it once with my 2004 Titan.
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And many have marginal tow vehicles.  If you are near or over the recommended vehicle e\weight then don't tow with a full tank.  I have plenty of headroom and have towed on a number of occasions with a full tank with no noticeable effect.
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It is a 1/2" NPT cap. OK to loosen with pliers. Doesn't need to be that tight. I replaced mine with a 1/2" NPT valve I got from Lowes. No more taking the cap off, just move the valve to drain. The members who talk most about towing are those that have a rear mounted FW tank, not sure what you have. I have a 178.
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As I said several times, I have never camped in a travel trailer and I'm new to Rpoding.  

(Speaking about the freshwater thank and travelling with a full, partially full or empty fresh water tank.)

I would prefer to travel with an empty fresh water tank.

I see the fresh water drain and the white cap. I tried to open it with bear hands; however, I didn't want force it buy using a plyer.  Is it a press and turn or what.

I did my best to search the forum, google, and youtube.

Please forgive my ignorance.  Help!



  
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+2.  Very noticeable in my 177.
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+1 Kos - noticeable difference in my 178.
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