There’s no effect on towing characteristics except for maybe adding a bit of weight to the tongue because the tank is slightly forward of the center of axle axis. However, If you’re going off-pavement, I highly recommend that you reinforce your underbelly tank supports. A full tank of water weighs 300# which is great deal more inertial moment than a 1/2 tank. The tank braces are prone to failure caused by off-pavement bouncing. Mine failed after excursions on BLM/FS roads/non-roads. Making a field repair is a bit of a PITA. There are several threads on this along with suggestions on reinforcement depending on your model year.
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Jim. Former, 2021b Micro Minnie 2108DS
Boondocking again. Now with a full-electric Tune M1 on a F150. No commercial campgrounds allowed.
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