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Post by mdcamper on Nov 21, 2018 9:39:35 GMT -5
I was really excited to have an actual sewer hose storage tube on this new rig. Our old one had one built in to the wall of the camper but I could never use it because the camco rhino ends did not fit inside it. So we used a tote to store it in and put the tote into the bathroom tub while traveling.
Well, When I went to put our brand new sewer hose in to the new tube, the ends fit perfectly but the tube is too darn short! I could only fit about half the length of the hose in there. I think I only bought a 15ft hose too (when it's compressed it looks like maybe 6ft) . 
So, now this tube is useless too.
What are you guys using to store your sewer hoses?
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Post by RdRmr on Nov 21, 2018 15:30:00 GMT -5
I stopped using the square bumper years ago, as it ages it starts to rust inside and as you pull the sewer hose in and out it will develop pin holes in it from rubbing against the inside of the square tube. I now and for years use a plastic chlorine tablet bucket, a bit larger/taller than a 5 gal. bucket. Coil the hose in it (20 fter). The 90* end sticks out above the rim but it stays put. Been working for years, I store it in the forward compartment under the overhang. Works for me, easy to carry around too. Happy Campin....
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 21, 2018 19:53:48 GMT -5
I use the bumper. I understand that they can rust and that rust can be hard on the hose. I always pull out the hoses and thoroughly wash out the bumper and hoses immediately upon arrival home. The hoses are laid on a slope to aid in draining. After all is completely dry, I reassemble and store the trailer indoors. Still using a hose that is at least seven years old and traveled tens of thousands of miles, and the bumper shows no significant rust. The indoor storage is probably the reason for this success because outdoors the bumper interior would likely be wet most of the time. If you store outdoors, maybe one could seal the ends with plastic bags and rubber bands after the inside and hoses are completely dry.
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Post by mdcamper on Nov 21, 2018 21:10:24 GMT -5
The Durango has a plastic circular tube (that I described above) for the sewer hose. I am thinking about just pulling that down and simply purchase a longer one and paint it black or somehow extend the existing one a few more inches. I think the tube is 48" long. The 15ft sewer hose collapses to 54". Go figure right?
Our coach does not have a bumper on the rear - it has a trailer hitch instead.
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Post by nvguy on Nov 21, 2018 22:15:26 GMT -5
Yeah, there seems to be a disconnect between the sewer hose holder makers and the sewer hose makers. I have seen more holders that can't hold anything-than ones that can.
You might measure the OD of the holder you have and see if any plastic pipe (PVC, ABS) at the local home improvement store has a similar ID and just fab up an extension.
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Post by Chuck on Nov 22, 2018 14:24:52 GMT -5
We bought a sewer hose container from Camp World that extends to any length you want, we attached it to the back part of the rear bumper but you could put it just about anywhere ... www.campingworld.com/64-e-z-hose-carrier-blackWe have a friend that bought plastic fence posts an put them together an attached them to his bumper with metal strapping, not pretty but works LOL Safe travels  |
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Post by 2ndchance on Nov 23, 2018 6:21:39 GMT -5
Best solution I've seen. Lowes sells a 5"x 5"x 8ft pvc post 73003873 for $28.45 that can be easily hung under the frame with plumber's strap or angle brackets. End caps are available that can be held in place with a removable pin. It's plenty big enough and light weight and can be painted if desired. I also use a section of 4" half round pvc rain gutter 845034 with end caps which slides nicely in and out of the 5" x 5" post and holds hose + fittings so you don't have to shove the hose into the tube. Neat, sanitary, inexpensive, easy to install you'll love it!
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Post by laknox on Dec 5, 2018 10:19:09 GMT -5
Personally, I connect the hose back to itself after dumping and put it into a milk crate, along with the elbow, facing up. Now, what I =really= need to find is a "sewer hose wrench" to be able to hook/unhook everything. The old hands just don't have much strength any more and it can be real hard getting things tight enough to stop leaks.
Lyle
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Post by Edd505 on Dec 5, 2018 21:28:42 GMT -5
Personally, I connect the hose back to itself after dumping and put it into a milk crate, along with the elbow, facing up. Lyle X2 on the connecting the ends and the milk crate, the elbow sets upright in plastic container. The rear bumper storage has two extra Rhino hoses for the times one is not enough. They fit if you swivel the ends to fit the square tube. |
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Post by Hurrel on Feb 26, 2019 19:35:28 GMT -5
I keep a spare in the bumper. However, all of my sewer gear goes into a large plastic bucket that I store in the exterior storage area. It has different adapters, fittings and hoses; including the garden hose I use to spray the black tank. These are kept in one spot, easy to get to.
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Post by k0vwa on Feb 28, 2019 14:34:16 GMT -5
Personally, I connect the hose back to itself after dumping and put it into a milk crate, along with the elbow, facing up. Now, what I =really= need to find is a "sewer hose wrench" to be able to hook/unhook everything. The old hands just don't have much strength any more and it can be real hard getting things tight enough to stop leaks. Lyle
Good luck!
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Post by laknox on Mar 1, 2019 10:27:40 GMT -5
Personally, I connect the hose back to itself after dumping and put it into a milk crate, along with the elbow, facing up. Now, what I =really= need to find is a "sewer hose wrench" to be able to hook/unhook everything. The old hands just don't have much strength any more and it can be real hard getting things tight enough to stop leaks. Lyle
Good luck!
DOH! Got one in my tool box at home! :-) Lyle |
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Post by ronc on Apr 6, 2019 12:34:20 GMT -5
Sewer hose is just about a theft proof item (but you never know), so it could be stored in a plastic container on the back rack. I just had to buy an extension to reach a very long run, so I have been using the Square Bumper, but that might not hold my current set up ... I'll be following this thread for ideas.
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 6, 2019 18:30:40 GMT -5
I have two in the bumper and a single in a crate in the front storage with other utility equipment, the elbow sets in a plastic coffee can. The single is connected to it self. One place I frequent requires 3 hoses to reach, who designed that place?
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Post by Chuck on Apr 7, 2019 11:40:08 GMT -5
I have two in the bumper and a single in a crate in the front storage with other utility equipment, the elbow sets in a plastic coffee can. The single is connected to it self. One place I frequent requires 3 hoses to reach, who designed that place? Edd
I have found over the years that state parks an parks that were built many years ago seem to always have the sewer at the back of the camp site, to boot they never have the screw-in only a slick sleeve thus you have to put a rock or something heavy on your elbow to keep it in 
Or old 5th wheel was only 33ft long an the sewer pipe was mid way like our 384 but adding that 7ft to the length of the trailer seems to always needs that extra length of hose no matter what Ugh !!!
Even when I think I parked the trailer in the right spot that I only need one length of sewer hose I find that I didn't 
Safe Travels my friend
Chuck
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Post by mdcamper on Apr 8, 2019 11:56:02 GMT -5
I installed one of the Valero adjustable tubes finally. It was like 50 bucks and I don't think I could get the parts for too much less.
It works great. I removed the factory one that was at an angle and installed this one straight across.
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