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    Tote tanks

    We are looking at getting one of the tanks because Wife wants to go to a state park without sewer. How crazy is it to drag a 36 or 42 gallon by hand over gravel?

    Also was thinking of going with a pump to pump it up into the truck but not sure if it is worth it.
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    Many of them have a handle that fits over the ball on a truck hitch. Even if you have a 5th wheel, just make sure to have a ball for your receiver and you wont have to drag it by hand.
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    Pulling a full one over gravel by hand is a workout, I always tow it with the truck with someone on the tailgate watching.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsm180 View Post
    Pulling a full one over gravel by hand is a workout, I always tow it with the truck with someone on the tailgate watching.
    I am looking at one with the pneumatic tires. It seems to me a wide rubber tire will roll better than a thin plastic one. Also, the plastic to me seems like it will not last that long. I used to own a Bigwheel so I know. lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by docque View Post
    I am looking at one with the pneumatic tires. It seems to me a wide rubber tire will roll better than a thin plastic one. Also, the plastic to me seems like it will not last that long. I used to own a Bigwheel so I know. lol
    The rubber tires add more weight, and that might be a concern when you are keeping a close eye on your overall weight.
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    Use a macerator pump with the tote in the bed of the truck. Drive to the dump station and empty from the truck bed. Easy Peasy…

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    From what I have read in other forums, it's also important to enusre someone is watching the tote whileyou are towing it. A camper was towing his tote and a wheel came off resulting in the tank rubbing on the ground, creating a nice hole. Yes, he left a slug trail from about midway from his campsite to the dump station.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redapple63 View Post
    Use a macerator pump with the tote in the bed of the truck. Drive to the dump station and empty from the truck bed. Easy Peasy…

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    But doesn't the pump also use water to get things to flow easier? I am wondering if I pump out ten how much of that is water from the hose?

    Never mind. I got it confused with something else. So many choices. The search is on.
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    I have a smaller, 18 gallon tote with 4 rubber (although not pneumatic) wheels. It can take me a couple of trips, but it is VERY easy to manage. The handle can go over the hitch, but it is so simple to just pull it like a wagon.

    This is the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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