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06-15-2021, 09:47 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Florida
Posts: 159
THOR #15745
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Fresh water tank capacity
I have 2019 Thor Hurricane34j the fresh water capacity states 50 "gallons." Why am I getting onliy 46 gallons when I fill it? The tank was bone dry when I filled it.
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06-15-2021, 10:00 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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I'm pretty sure that none of the Marketing folks ever put their hand on a Bible... 
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06-15-2021, 10:45 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Badmanrick
I have 2019 Thor Hurricane34j the fresh water capacity states 50 "gallons." Why am I getting onliy 46 gallons when I fill it? The tank was bone dry when I filled it.
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Tank manufactures use external dimensions of a specific tank to calculate the volume the rectangular prism in cubic inches. That volume is converted to gallons by dividing the volume in cuin by 231. In larger tanks that gallon volume is adjusted the the next highest volume divisible by 5. Your results may vary.  .
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06-15-2021, 11:23 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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Did you remember to carry the 2, and add the square root of a Sunny day? 
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06-16-2021, 12:06 AM
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Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
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The fresh water amount stated from rv specs includes the water heater capacity, ie 44 gallon tank + 6 gallon water heater = 50 gallons.
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06-16-2021, 12:20 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,326
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Badmanrick
I have 2019 Thor Hurricane34j the fresh water capacity states 50 "gallons." Why am I getting onliy 46 gallons when I fill it? The tank was bone dry when I filled it.
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As TT said. But where did the other 2 gallons go?
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06-16-2021, 12:25 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,117
THOR #20220
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In the water lines pump
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06-16-2021, 12:42 AM
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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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But don't count the water in the toilet: that's part of the blackwater tank capacity
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06-16-2021, 01:01 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 26B
State: Ohio
Posts: 489
THOR #20900
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In addition to the water lines and pump there's also generally some air trapped at the top of the tank making it difficult to fill totally full.
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06-16-2021, 01:18 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Florida
Posts: 159
THOR #15745
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Thank you TT that now makes sense. I feel better now.
It would be nice if the specifications stated that.
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06-16-2021, 01:37 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,117
THOR #20220
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We keep one of these to fill the Berkey, dog dish and just in case we run low and need to fetch 5 or 10 gallons to pour in an emergency..
Saw many campers with extra jugs getting water from the park tap
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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06-16-2021, 01:50 AM
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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 looks pretty dang handy! 
I've got to get me a couple of them...
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06-16-2021, 01:59 AM
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Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Badmanrick
Thank you TT that now makes sense. I feel better now.
It would be nice if the specifications stated that.
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Your specs do state that Thor may change the specs without notice or without consulting any owner. Read all the specs to include the fine print.
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06-16-2021, 02:06 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
We keep one of these to fill the Berkey, dog dish and just in case we run low and need to fetch 5 or 10 gallons to pour in an emergency..
Saw many campers with extra jugs getting water from the park tap
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I hate to say this but your graphics cannot be read. Please post the link to the item instead. I no longer read the posts because of the graphics.
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06-16-2021, 02:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Florida
Posts: 159
THOR #15745
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That is true but that is not the point I was getting at.
Thor never advised that in any of the specifications I have read. Just FRESH WATER so many gallons. That’s what my Hurricane34j states. Fresh water 50 gallons. And it lists the water heater separately at 6 gallons that would be a total of 56 gallons.
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06-16-2021, 02:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,117
THOR #20220
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Check this out at Amazon
WaterStorageCube BPA-Free Collapsible Water Container with Spigot, Food-Grade Camping Water Storage Carrier Jug for Outdoors Hiking Hurricane Emergency, Foldable Portable Water Canteen (5.3 Gallon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FVJLYZ4...XPRJ0E16ZTHZHH
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"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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06-16-2021, 11:05 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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I'm curious to know how you determined that it only held exactly 46 gallons? 
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06-16-2021, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Florida
Posts: 159
THOR #15745
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I purchased a P3 Save A Drop Water Flow Meter | Measure Gallon Usage From an Outdoor Garden Hose from Amazon. This way I know how much water I am using and when to empty my tanks
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06-16-2021, 12:10 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by EA37TS
I hate to say this but your graphics cannot be read. Please post the link to the item instead. I no longer read the posts because of the graphics.
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It's a funny thing: I could read them with my phone; but not on my desktop 'puter... 
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06-16-2021, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Forest River 2400R MBS
State: Missouri
Posts: 280
THOR #13744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
But don't count the water in the toilet: that's part of the blackwater tank capacity
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That is incorrect! You can count the water above the ball valve. It is still considered fresh water until you flush it down and it becomes black water at that time. The caveat to tis is that you keep the inside of your toilet bowl "tidy".
That is my scientific input on this subject. 
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