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Old 08-18-2012, 07:41 PM   #1
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Waste hose storage

We just purchased a 27HFS (will pick up next weekend) and could not remember if this TT has storage provisions for the waste drain hose. Could anyone help us with the answer?
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Old 08-18-2012, 08:44 PM   #2
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Not specifically for the hose. The only outside storage is the front compartments. I keep the water and waste items separated in plastic tubs in there. I'm thinking of mounting a tube or long shallow box underneath behind the tires.
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Old 08-18-2012, 08:46 PM   #3
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Many have hollow back bumpers that may hold the cheapie hoses. If you get a good hose they won't fit.
I have a rubbermaid container that seals well and keep the hoses in there (one for main dump and i modd'd the cheapie to use with my bluboy). Keep it in the rubbermaid and in the compartment under our bed (blu boy too). No odors after 2 years of this so I'd say it's successful.
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Old 08-18-2012, 09:10 PM   #4
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Thanks for the quick replies. I am picking up my TH this coming weekend about 200 miles away and camping the night before in my old TT. Trying to have all my ducks in row. I will pick up a tote which will be dedicated for the drain hoses.
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Many have hollow back bumpers that may hold the cheapie hoses. If you get a good hose they won't fit.
I don't agree with this statement--first off, what do you consider a "cheapie" hose? I bought my TT and it had a cheapie hose stored in the back bumper, but after 2 trips out I bought a RhinoFlex hose, then a second one for reaching from the galley tank to the drain, and they both fit (compressed) in my bumper. I also bought a plastic tool box and mounted it to the top of the bumper on one side to hold the coupler for hooking them together, the drain adapter, clear elbow, etc. I don't want any of that stuff stored anywhere near the other things I store in the outside compartment (I only have one outside compartment, the rest of the Salem's storage is inside, and that's also out of the question.) I wouldn't consider RF hoses cheapie, and they fit well. Shop around...
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Old 08-19-2012, 12:13 PM   #7
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That blue tote is what I use.

As for keeping the hose inside the bumper - while I've not done it's because when I asked about it I was told - the hoses will be damp when you are done with them and bumpers are metal - you will (eventually) get rust. This rust will then act like sandpaper we you push/pull the hoses in and out. The hose included with most campers is way cheap and thin and won't last long so I bought a rhino. While the hose is the same diameter the couplings are way larger, and it included caps so the nasty stays inside - no smells. the blue boy is also air tight so no smells.
But if what you're doing works for you keep it up.
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Old 08-19-2012, 12:24 PM   #8
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I mounted a 6" vinyl square fence post on top of my bumper. Glued a post cap (with holes drilled in it for drainage) on one end and another on the other end with a hinge, thumb screw and leash. All my hoses with connectors fit in it. It's smooth inside and won't rust. It works well for me. Clear connector and Y connector I store in a small plastic tote.
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Many hoses that comes in the dealer starter kit I would consider cheap. Mine was thinner than the Rhino hose I replaced it with.

Until I found the right container for my use I used a heavy duty trash bag. My bay doors are pretty small and many of the containers I tried were just a tad too large to fit through the door.

I find the length I needed that would fit at Rite Aide and I paid a lot more than I wanted but at least now the hunt is over.
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Old 08-19-2012, 04:34 PM   #10
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Well, the reason I was asking is most toy haulers do not have a rear bumper because it would interfere with the ramp door. Some of the manufactures build in a storage for the drain hose similar to the vinyl square fence post mentioned by bob213. I have been using a round 8" pvc on my last TT and will probably use it again on this one after I find a suitable mounting area under the frame. Thank you to all with your replies.
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Old 08-19-2012, 06:21 PM   #11
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Have you considered or looked at these:

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/e-z-hose-carrier/1483
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As for keeping the hose inside the bumper - while I've not done it's because when I asked about it I was told - the hoses will be damp when you are done with them and bumpers are metal - you will (eventually) get rust. This rust will then act like sandpaper we you push/pull the hoses in and out. The hose included with most campers is way cheap and thin and won't last long so I bought a rhino. While the hose is the same diameter the couplings are way larger, and it included caps so the nasty stays inside - no smells.
That's a good thought about the hose(s) being wet--I usually try to drape the hose over the spare tire after I use it and before I pull out of the site so it dries out before I put it back in the bumper. Probably would be a good idea to hose out the bumper once in a while and let it drain and dry completely. The RF hose does fit into the typical square TT bumper, you just have to rotate it a little so the locking "ears" are at the corners. That said, if I didn't have a bumper that the hose fit into, I'd probably be on my way to Lowes or Home Depot for some large length and diameter PVC, mounting straps, and a screw-on end cap. Good luck!
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Thank you Mark and Linda for the link to Camping World. That is what I used to go by when I made my own. I already had the pvc from another project and put a threaded flange on one end and hardware cloth (wire) on the opposite end. It has worked for the past 5 years and should last many more after I install it on the new TH.

I have often read about the inside of the bumpers rusting and causing holes to form in the stinky slinky. This is what prompted me with my last TT to make something different.
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My thoughts on storing in the bumper is like many others. Plus if the hose isn't cleaned good before storing you also help contribute to the rusting process. Worked around aircraft many years and a major area of corrosion was around the lavatory areas.

I have seen another mod where a plastic fence post was used with two caps, hinges and fasteners.
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My rhino flex does not fit in the bumper so it's not a solution for everyone....
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This is an easy one. The 27hfs doesn't have a bumper or a place to store it. You can add some sort of external storage or get a tote. I store mine in a tote in the generator area and keep my fresh water hose on the other side.
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:59 AM   #17
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My personal favorite:



made with a vinyl fence post and rain gutter IIRC....
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Now that I like! What size post and gutter is it, and what did you use to attach it to the TT? Finally where is it located in reference to the wheels? I have seen those done before, but am a bit worried about dragging it.
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Now that I like! What size post and gutter is it, and what did you use to attach it to the TT? Finally where is it located in reference to the wheels? I have seen those done before, but am a bit worried about dragging it.
Use 5" square fence post cover and a pc of 4" gutter. Fence post covers attached with a bar suspended from a 1/2" threaded rod on rear of the frame. The round 4-1/2" tubes were attached with "U" straps to the bottom of the frame right in front of the wheels.
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Old 08-20-2012, 11:10 AM   #20
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There is no back bumper on a 27hfs to attach to. Anyone got picks on how they attached it to a 27hfs?
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