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Old 07-29-2017, 04:41 PM   #1
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5" vinyl post for sewer hose

I've seen multiple posts of people that added a 5" fence post with gutter to hold the sewer post. Couple questions (2017 Georgetown 5, 36B)

Do you get the post with holes for ventilation or the solid? Was thinking you'd get more water into the post if it's raining.

Do you add holes for draining?

How do you secure the end caps

How do you attach the post to the rv? Photos would help.

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Old 07-29-2017, 05:19 PM   #2
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5" vinyl post for sewer hose

I got in trouble the last time I suggested to use the search tab/section. Sewer hose mod. Hose storage, etc...

I mounted mine with 1/4" stainless threaded rod bent appropriately to go around tube(bends pretty easy) with SS nuts and holes drilled through ledge of frame(you will get cussed for admitting that), but there are several ways(enter search). One person drilled the tube at the right place and bolt with flat washers to pinch the ledge of the frame...looked like a good idea.

I had to use some treated pieces of wood to space the tube down to clear the gas pipes. Cap ideas are also there. I would drill a few holes on the bottom....just in case, but it will leak out at the caps.
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Old 07-29-2017, 05:56 PM   #3
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Old 07-29-2017, 05:59 PM   #4
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Very nice HangDriver. Thanks.
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Old 07-29-2017, 08:25 PM   #5
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I didn't use the one with holes nor did I add any holes. Evaporation has always worked just fine for me.
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Old 07-29-2017, 08:51 PM   #6
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I hung ours from the frame extension. There were holes already through it.
The cap hinge is on the bottom.
I did drill some holes in the bottom to allow air to circulate.
If you can find 6" I would recommend that size. I have to remove my back flush hose connector to put my 45 degree clear in the 5".
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Old 07-30-2017, 08:54 PM   #7
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I hung ours from the frame extension. There were holes already through it.
The cap hinge is on the bottom.
I did drill some holes in the bottom to allow air to circulate.
If you can find 6" I would recommend that size. I have to remove my back flush hose connector to put my 45 degree clear in the 5".
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Made the same mod for my 26RR similar as B D HOWie's.
One end cap is glued & small screws to permanently hold it on, the other has a hinge.
On the hinged end cap, I installed a window type twist lock which works great.
Installed under the TT with threaded rods, mod is sandwiched between the rods with a top & bottom flat bar and the threaded rod on each side(on both ends by the way).
Works great, much better than the original round stuff-it-in tube!
Post covers are normally white, I painted mine black after wiping down with a Scotch brite pad & cleaning with paint thinner, didn't bother painting the gutter which slides inside.
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I attached mine by drilling a couple of holes ( large enough to get my drill driver bit thru) on each end and then using a self tapping screw with a washer and drill/screwed it directly into a the frame. 2 years, so far, so good.
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Mine stays put just fine. I put mine towards the front because of only free space. I did use all stainless hardware. Very simple and cheap way to keep sewer hoses out of the way.
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Can I ask why you would do this rather than just using the bumper to hold the hose?

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Can I ask why you would do this rather than just using the bumper to hold the hose?

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My bumper is rough inside and has screws coming through it. I'd never get a sewer hose into/out of it without destroying the hose in the process.

Additionally, with 2 sewer outlets- I need way more sewer hose than the bumper would allow. (In fact, I have 2 sewer tubes because of it.)
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Old 08-04-2017, 11:56 AM   #12
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The bumper will not fit a heavy duty hose with elbows and threaded end all together. I like having all parts in one place so i dont have to contaminant 2 spots lol. After flushing hose i put dish soap it line and wet a bit and put away. I never have any smell problems.
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Old 08-04-2017, 11:59 AM   #13
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There are a million ways to attach the fence post. I clamped mine to the frame flange with stainless steel bolts and fender washers. See pics and attached sketch. (First pic is black because I painted it when I moved it from my Roo to my Mini Lite).
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Old 08-04-2017, 12:42 PM   #14
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The bumper can eventually rust from the inside out. I do keep a spare hose in there just in case my primary hose develops a leak.
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