The 43 gallon is fresh water capacity, which includes 6 gallon water heater and about 2 gallons in the lines, so actual tank is closer to 34-35 gallons. That would equate to about 290 lbs. of weight. The specified tongue weight listed is calculated with tanks empty, no battery and two empty propane tanks. When you add anything to the front pass-through storage that adds even more weight. We never travel with any more than 6-8 gallons of water in the tank for use while on the road.
Our tongue weight was listed at 551 lbs. and when we weighed it, we were about 950 lbs. tongue weight ready to roll with two batteries, ten gallons of water and two full 20lb. propane tanks, plus everything in the pass-through and all of clothes, bedding, etc. in the front bedroom. Realistically figure adding 200 lbs on top of that if traveling with a full water tank. With your specified tongue weight of 700, you should plan on a realistic tongue weight of 1,100 lbs. without water and as much as 1,300 lbs with a full tank.
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