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RE: [A/S] water bladder



Matt:

My only hesitation in filling the AS tank all the way is that I have to
traverse some incredibly rough terrain in order to get to my
property/boondocking spot on the top of the hill (2 + miles almost
straight vertical in some stretches and very rough). I was/am worried
that that much weight in the tank might cause it to pull from the
chasis/frame. I guess that it is worth a try considering that I have
filled the tank 1/3-1/2 full and have survived to this point.

However I still have the problem of how to replenish the water once it
runs out. I agree that hauling a partially filled tank is not a great
idea (been there, done that) but I am not sure what else to do. Again,
I can hitch up the trailer, and drive into town every few days for water
but this is a pain in the neck that I would like to avoid if at all
possible. I do have irrigation water rights and water flowing (that is
when the rancher is not taking all of it) but it would have to be
treated (cows) and it would take a considerable amount of time to treat
100's of gallons of irrigation water to make it potable. 

Montanaandy