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Towing and Tow Vehicle => General Q & A => Topic started by: mitch on August 16, 2014, 08:44:38 AM

Title: Stability with partial tanks
Post by: mitch on August 16, 2014, 08:44:38 AM
As I was coming back from a trip to West Va recently I couldn't empty my black or graywater until an hour and a half into my journey, normally I have empty tanks when I drive.  I noticed that the trailer actually seemed more stable with my tanks partially filled than when empty.  I'm guessing I had about 4 gallons in the black and 10 in the gray. I don't have any WDH on the TV.  Does this make sense and has anyone else had a similar experience?
Title: Stability with partial tanks
Post by: pinstriper on August 16, 2014, 11:34:25 AM
I've had the same experience not due to the black tank, but the fresh tank. It puts a little more weight on the tongue. I don't get sway, we do get a little porpoising when it's empty.