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04-16-2014, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by radman72
I also used the 5 x 5 vinyl fence posts from Lowes and painted them to somewhat match the trim on my RV. Added the gutter slides for easier access. Still need to do some touch up paint and add a few drainage holes.
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X2 what others said - awesome!
Also, your method of securing the end caps is about the most simplistic and easy method I have seen!
If all goes well, this will be one of my Mod ToDos this weekend!
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04-16-2014, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jevanb
where did you get the frame attachment`s??
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Those are Unistrut "beam clamps" commonly used to attach Unistrut to I-beams. Lowes, Home Depot or local electrical or plumbing supply house.
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04-16-2014, 05:45 PM
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where did you get the frame attachment`s??
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I used stainless steel nuts/bolts/washers. I drilled holes in the fence post right next to each side of the flange of the frame. I put 2" fender washers inside the fence post, 1-1/2" fender washers on top of the flange, and cut a 1-1/2" washer in half and stacked the two halves and put them between the top washer and the fence post and up against the flange. They make up the "difference" of the flange width on the outside of the top/bottom washers. See attached pdf. (Not a perfect drawing, but you'll get the idea.) I used 2 sets on each side of the flange, so 4 bolt sets on one end of the fence post and 4 on the other.
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04-16-2014, 06:02 PM
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I spotted at Lowes composite deck post covers. Trex and other brands. Looking at their website, they come in different colors and 4x4 and 5x5 sizing. This brings another very good, light, reasonably priced option into the playing field.
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04-16-2014, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Helmsey
I use these to keep the caps on, just applied with goop:
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You might want to drill and pop-rivet those clasps. Been seeing a lot of sewer hoses on the side of the road...
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04-17-2014, 03:31 PM
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I'd suggest whacking off that long piece of threaded rod hanging down under the piece that goes under the fence post. Looks like something that could easily catch on something and rip it all off.
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04-18-2014, 10:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Herk7769
You might want to drill and pop-rivet those clasps. Been seeing a lot of sewer hoses on the side of the road...
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Yep, that will happen before we head to Florida in a couple weeks 
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Originally Posted by rockfordroo
I'd suggest whacking off that long piece of threaded rod hanging down under the piece that goes under the fence post. Looks like something that could easily catch on something and rip it all off.
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I did, this picture was just taken right after I got things mounted.
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04-20-2014, 04:36 PM
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Has anybody in Canada found a source for the 5" x 5" vinyl posts and the symmetrical gutters? I can't find them at any local Lowes or Home Depot stores. The fence posts they carry here are only 4" x 4" and the gutters are not symmetrical.
For those that have done this mod, where do you put your hose for the black tank flush?
Because I can't find the hardware locally, I'm just using a Rubbermaid container to hold the Rhino sewer, fittings and black tank flush water hose.
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04-20-2014, 04:42 PM
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I would drill holes in the flange and bolt thru the flange and discard the clamps that may come loose and drop the whole shebang.
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04-20-2014, 04:43 PM
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I have looked in Kingston and can't find them at Lowes, Home
Depot or Rona.
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04-20-2014, 09:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
I would drill holes in the flange and bolt thru the flange and discard the clamps that may come loose and drop the whole shebang.
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X2...
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06-13-2014, 06:42 PM
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Subbed! This is an awesome mod and perfect since I had no idea where I would be placing my sewer hoses on my 233s. I'm doing the wardrobe/pantry mod first, then this will be next up to bat. Thanks!
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06-13-2014, 07:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
Has anybody in Canada found a source for the 5" x 5" vinyl posts and the symmetrical gutters? I can't find them at any local Lowes or Home Depot stores. The fence posts they carry here are only 4" x 4" and the gutters are not symmetrical.
For those that have done this mod, where do you put your hose for the black tank flush?
Because I can't find the hardware locally, I'm just using a Rubbermaid container to hold the Rhino sewer, fittings and black tank flush water hose.
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Try a fence company that sells and install plastic fencing. That's where I found the caps.
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