Sewer hose kit.

[tomkaren]

We need to get another sewer hose setup for our TT. The one we have the ends don't twist on easily or nicely(leak).

At Walmart we saw a kit called KOA RV Essentials. It has the ends permently attached. Without opening a sealed box we were not able to tell much. Checked online and couldn't find any info.

Also need it to fit into our 4 inch bumper.

Anyone have any input on that kit or any similar hose setup that would meet our needs?

[dimurrrw]

Check at Campingworld.com. Lots of choices and generally good illustrations.

[cat1956]

If the ends are permently attached will it even fit into your 4" bumber?

[Bama Rambler]

I use Valterra fittings and they won't fit in a 4" square bumper. I mounted a 6" PVC pipe under my RV just behind the wheels and store a 20' and 2-10' hoses coupled together in it. I also have room to store the removable 90º ell in it too. All my hoses have both male and female ends so I can use them in any combination needed.

[rockwood06]

I had to do the same, added a 6" pvc pipe all the way across the back of the camper and put two screw caps on each end. I used pipe hanger to attach to the bottom of the camper right where the underbelly is attached.

[welshman599]

Hi Tomkaren... its nearly trailer-show time. In our area at least, the dealers offer good deals on parts like sewer hoses and have all their line available. I'd recommend dropping in and discussing your needs. I'll bet they can set you up on all fronts.

[OregonCamper]

I use the EZ Bayonet Coupler sewer hose. I bought this at camping world. The ends swivel making it easy to line up and keep your hose straight. The thickness of the hose lining is of excellent quality as well.

This has been my favorite hose since we started RVing back in 1999.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...r-kit-20/27864

[08flagvlite]

I have the Rhino hose set up, and YES, it fits in my bumper, however the adapter piece on the discharge end won't fit, so that goes in the cubby hole on the side. Excellent quality, and available at Wal Mart!

[cfsoistman]

Originally Posted by OregonCamper

I use the EZ Bayonet Coupler sewer hose. I bought this at camping world. The ends swivel making it easy to line up and keep your hose straight. The thickness of the hose lining is of excellent quality as well.

This has been my favorite hose since we started RVing back in 1999.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...r-kit-20/27864

We're using the same hose system. I especially like the different additional lengths available. We have 2 black & 2 gray water tanks and it helps having a choice of the 10ft or 5ft lengths depending where the drain is in the ground. I use the "Y" fitting to connect both lines into one at the elbow.
I made holders out of 3/4" PVC Pipe and a cap with circles I cut out of a couple cheap plastic cutting boards from Walmart. I use this to collapse the pipe to it's fully closed position. Drilled a hole through the pipe and use a lock ring over the end to secure the end cap. This helps me store and stack them all together in one bay where the rear tanks drain. Plus, and most important, the shorter lengths are easier to hose out and keep clean.

[Mr.B]

Hey cfsoistman;

I like your idea of the storage holders to hold a collapsed hose. I can visualize most of your description but have a couple of questions.

A) What are you calling a lock ring? Is this a large e clip or is it a pin with a hair pin clip or overcenter clip?

B) Do you use two lock rings one on each end?

C) How messy is the process of collapsing the hoses?

Thanks
B

[cfsoistman]

It's the pin with the over center clip ring. I use only 1 clip and use a PVC cap on the other end.

It's supposed to be nice out this weekend so I'll take a couple pictures and post them.

As for the mess it's not bad at all. I rinse out the hose while it's still connected to the elbow at the drain so there's just a little water. I stand them up against a tree of post so the water runs out the bottom before storing them.
The 10ft is a little more work than the 5ft. hose though.

[cfsoistman]

I created an Album for the pictures of the hose holders I made: Click link below.

Each hose holder requires (2) 3-3/4" round pieces and (2) 2-1/4" round pieces. (1) 3/4" PVC Cap, (1) 3/16" x 1-1/2" Lock Ring Pin (4) 1/2" long wood screws and a cut to length piece of 3/4 PVC Pipe.

I attached the 2-1/4" piece to the 3-3/4" piece and used a holesaw to drill a 1-1/8" Hole through the center of both. I cut off the edges of one of the 3-3/4" pieces to fit into the slot where the outter locking rings are. I glued the cap on the piece of pipe and slid the end piece on. I compressed the hose on to the pipe and added the other end piece. Marked the hole for the pin and drilled it through. I cut off the pipe at 1/2" passed the hole. The pin is 1-1/2" long.

I used the plastic cutting boards from Walmart but any type of plywood would do the same thing. That's 45 ft of hose in that storage bay. I place my slinky holders on top of these when stored. These holders can be made using any type PVC Pipe. This was made mostly from scrap I had around the house.

If I was making them again I would make the smaller circle 2-1/2" for a snugger fit.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...bum.php?u=3323

[Mr.B]

Thanks for the pics, they are great!

[cfsoistman]

Originally Posted by Mr.B

Thanks for the pics, they are great!

Thanks alot! They really help keep things organized in that compartment.

[PumaPro]

Rhino flex here, too.

[Woody 01]

Rhino Flex rules, It really hauls the mail