I had an additional propane tank added when I bought the pup. I realized that I don't need it and I would like to get rid of the extra weight. Will it impair the balance of the pup since the remaining one will be off center?
Quote from: my toysI had an additional propane tank added when I bought the pup. I realized that I don't need it and I would like to get rid of the extra weight. Will it impair the balance of the pup since the remaining one will be off center?
Just suppose that it does/did - could you not move some upfront interior cargo to the opposite side to compensate? I try to balance somewhat the interior load of my Starcraft. And consider this, while the camper is traveling down a seconary road that some pitching action of high and low spots will cause weight being shifted from one wheel to the other anyway. I think there is a margin of uneven weight distrubitution the camper can handle anyway.
Fly
NO,My 05 FW came with 1 tank and its off set to one side thats how the holes are drilled for the hold downs.
Quote from: my toysI had an additional propane tank added when I bought the pup. I realized that I don't need it and I would like to get rid of the extra weight. Will it impair the balance of the pup since the remaining one will be off center?
I agree with Fly. If you are concerned, put it on the side opposite your water tank.
When you think about it, most PUs are "Off balance" from the get-go.
I know that mine has the fridge, galley, furnace, water heater and converter all on the left side of the trailer.
With that in mind, you may want to consider removing the propane tank from the side that is heaviest to start with.
Quote from: waveryWhen you think about it, most PUs are "Off balance" from the get-go.
I know that mine has the fridge, galley, furnace, water heater and converter all on the left side of the trailer.
With that in mind, you may want to consider removing the propane tank from the side that is heaviest to start with.
Assume the left side means the road side ... from the "for what it's worth department", the awning is on the curb side and how it's attached, high and off to the side, can off-set some weight, too.
Quote from: flyfishermanAssume the left side means the road side ... from the "for what it's worth department", the awning is on the curb side and how it's attached, high and off to the side, can off-set some weith, too.
It's funny that you posted that.....I almost wrote, "Port" side :p .
I did'nt really know if you west coast sailors knew the difference between port and starboard! :eyecrazy:
Nancy it will not hurt if you take the tank off the trailer.:)
Thank you all. A little less weight may save me a few pennies in the gas tank.
Quote from: waveryIt's funny that you posted that.....I almost wrote, "Port" side :p .
We sailors (I sail a 26.5" Hunter) can't help but notice the sailing terminology that has crept into the RV glossary such as "shore power" and "dinghy towing."