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ronbo · 08-02-2006, 03:09 PM

Hi Bob -

A man after my own heart. I too want to know DEFINITIVELY what I have, and not what some shiny prochure advertises or implies. You kept at it longer than I did, I gave up after the first wacko-reading I'd made.

Mfgr's usually include the water heater when boasting of their capacities. As far as black/waste water capacities, maybe they include the amount when everything backs up into the commode, sink, shower, etc? (yucko!)

You might be able to weigh the capacities by going to a Love's, Flying-J, or similar that has an rv-section and a scale. Weigh it one way and then fill (or empty) the appropriate tanks and then weigh it again. All other things being equal, you should come out pretty close.

Thanks!
Ron

08-02-2006, 03:09 PM	#2
ronbo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15	Hi Bob - A man after my own heart. I too want to know DEFINITIVELY what I have, and not what some shiny prochure advertises or implies. You kept at it longer than I did, I gave up after the first wacko-reading I'd made. Mfgr's usually include the water heater when boasting of their capacities. As far as black/waste water capacities, maybe they include the amount when everything backs up into the commode, sink, shower, etc? (yucko!) You might be able to weigh the capacities by going to a Love's, Flying-J, or similar that has an rv-section and a scale. Weigh it one way and then fill (or empty) the appropriate tanks and then weigh it again. All other things being equal, you should come out pretty close. Thanks! Ron