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05-07-2019, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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WWW...The Weight of Water & Waste...WOW!
Outside of the initial trip home from the dealer when new (400 miles), I've never run with all tanks empty. I always keep fresh water tank completely full. After dry camping, that water (along with waste) is now in the holding tanks but still onboard. After 4 days at the drag races, I took coach to dump station and emptied all tanks. I then go home, refill FW tank, clean her up and stow her away. I was amazed at the difference in performance when running with all tanks empty!! It's about 700-800 pounds less weight. I've never had a real issue with reserve power but what a difference!! I'll rethink this issue of keeping fresh water tank full all the time except when I know we are heading out for boondocking! It makes me wonder if I might increase fuel mileage a bit. Maybe I need to chew my food a bit longer too!
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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05-07-2019, 12:41 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Nothing rides for free in these rigs...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-07-2019, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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So, you didn't do a before & after weigh in I take it. I've never really noticed a difference in performance in either of our V10 MH's. But, then again, usually don't dry camp more than 2 days on a weekend. When in a state park or other place with dump sites we dump as we leave.
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Wenatchee, WA
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05-07-2019, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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"So, you didn't do a before & after weigh in I take it."
Nope...not necessary, and what difference would that make to the subject? Thor did the weigh in for me when it was new. I didn't cram everything I own into it and the F550 chassis is not short on power, nor does that suspension come from the factory plagued with stability issues. I know how much weight I pack in and it's well within the limits. It handles very well but my point was how much of a difference the water weight makes vs. running with 1/3 or so of a tank vs full.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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05-07-2019, 02:40 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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So if you noticed the weight difference with your setup: you can only imagine what I would feel with mine...
(only 325 lb/ft of torque...)
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-07-2019, 02:43 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: ACE 33.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 6
THOR #15233
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Liquid weighs on the average of 8 pounds per gallon. If you got a 50gal fresh water tank that's about 400lbs for one tank. Add the other 2 tanks and could have near 2000 pounds.
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05-07-2019, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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I can't imagine why anyone would have all tanks full, but yes...that would be a lot of weight!
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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05-07-2019, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,468
THOR #2601
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Well good old math works alright when a scale isn't available. Checked his Chateau specs -- Fresh water tank capacity (75 gal), 2 Black tanks (40 gal), 2 Gray tank (40 gal), and gas tank (68 gal). Water weighs little over 8 lbs/gal; gasoline little over 6 lbs/gal.
Worse case, assuming all tanks near full capacity: Water & waste = 155 gal; gasoline = 68 gal. TOTAL WEIGHT =(155 x 8) + (68 X 6) = 1648 lbs.
That's a lot of weight for just gas, water, and waste, equivalent to having an additional eight 200 lb people riding in the RV.
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Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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05-07-2019, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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Gasoline?
He’ll take that as an insult.
BTW, diesel is closer to 7 lbs/gallon if I recall correctly.
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05-07-2019, 03:58 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Gasoline or diesel: it's close enough!
We always run with empty tanks...
(Unless we've got a couple of gallons sloshing around in the black tank for scrubbing purposes... )
But the fuel tank is exempt from this guideline!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-07-2019, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
I can't imagine why anyone would have all tanks full, but yes...that would be a lot of weight!
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Yeah, pretty difficult to do — rare occurrence. Only time it’s come close for me was staying overnight at family’s home where I was able to refill fresh water without being able to dump. Even then there’s no point in having extra fresh water if other tanks are nearly full, unless maybe for taking outside shower or washing toys.
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05-07-2019, 04:07 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Are you sure that they didn't want you to fertilizer their lawn for them?
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-07-2019, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,498
THOR #3156
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I usually drive with fresh water tank full. You never know if you'll need it. Almost always drive with empty black and gray
I don't see how I would feel any driving difference between full or empty fresh tank. 400lbs extra for an 18k chassis is nothing. I'm almost at max weight as it is. To make a difference I'd have to get rid of the wife and all her stuff
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05-07-2019, 04:22 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-07-2019, 05:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,468
THOR #2601
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OOPs, my bad -- didn't know it was diesel.
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Ed & Bev Felker
Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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05-18-2019, 06:47 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3601
State: Ohio
Posts: 9
THOR #9813
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A friend of mine broke down on the interstate about 10:00 am on a Sunday. Wrecker finally arrived about 5:00 pm and towed him to a Walmart. Wrecker returned on Monday morning and towed to a Freightliner repair facility He finally got repaired and left on Thursday evening.
I always dump the gray and black tanks and have a full load of water when I travel based on his experience.
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05-18-2019, 07:45 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 33SW
State: Idaho
Posts: 38
THOR #4147
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Hey Gritz! IdahoPoes here (Four Winds 33SW Super C). I have an inquiry in to Thor on the hose layout beneath my kitchen sink. There is a canvas cover with velcro that I believe is supposed to cover the hose going into the grey tank. However, there is no way to close it off and keep it closed all of the time. Would you look at your under sink area and tell me:
1) If you have the canvas material
2) If the canvas flaps are closed with the velcro
3) If you have any heater hoses traversing that area.
Thanks,
Marshall
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05-18-2019, 10:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor four winds SF 35
State: Texas
Posts: 179
THOR #13025
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I just carry enough water for use between point a to point b. Makes a big difference in mileage, power and handling. Been doing it that way for 20 plus years.
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05-18-2019, 11:29 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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That's funny: I carry beer for the same purpose!
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05-19-2019, 02:11 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 4
THOR #13689
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bevedfelker
OOPs, my bad -- didn't know it was diesel.
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Ed, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the incredible work you did in composing a very worthwhile and detailed manual for the Thor 24.1 My wife and I are picking up a 2015 Axis 24.1 that only has 6,600 miles on Tuesday. Also, we now live in Cumming, GA, moving here six years ago from Central PA. Thank you again, Larry & Janet, retired radio broadcaster and RN, respectively.
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