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05-30-2013, 08:24 AM
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bumper caps and sewer hose keepers.
I'm sure everyone knows ways to secure bumper caps by drilling thru the ends of bumper and the lip of the end caps then placing something thru aligned whole to prevent the end caps from vibrating off. I saw 2 sewer hoses along I-10 last week that evidently came out of the bumpers of RVs. My twist to this simple fix solves several issues. First remove the caps when drilling the bumpers, then replace the caps and drill them thru the existing holes. Now, what to use to "lock" 'em on? Look in the wife's kitchen drawer and snatch 2 of the shisk-a-bob thingys that you never use. Push one thru each hole in the bumper. I used a small bolt cutter to snip them off at an angle. That makes it easier to hit the bottom hole. Next issue is how to keep the hose from compressing to the center of the bumper. I have used wire ties or long wire twisties. Attach it to the hose end and leave a portion hanging out when you replace the end cap. Blah blah blah. The picture says it much better.
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05-30-2013, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcheatwood
i'm sure everyone knows ways to secure bumper caps by drilling thru the ends of bumper and the lip of the end caps then placing something thru the alligned holes to prevent the end caps from vibrating off. I saw 2 sewer hoses along i-10 last week that evidently came out of the bumpers of rvs. My twist to this simple fix solves several issues. First remove the caps when drilling the bumpers, then replace the caps and drill them thru the existing holes. Now, what to use to "lock" 'em on? Look in the wife's kitchen drawer and snatch 2 of the shisk-a-bob thingys that you never use anyway. Push one thru each hole in the bumper. I used a small bolt cutter to snip them off at an angle. That makes it easier to hit the bottom hole. Next issue is how to keep the hose from compressing to the center of the bumper. I have used wire ties or a long wire twisty. Attach it to the hose end and leave a portion hanging out when you replace the end cap. Blah blah blah. The picture says it much better.
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05-30-2013, 08:29 AM
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Resident Masshole
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I used 2 self-tapping sheet metal screws on one side (right through the bumper and into the cap, on opposite corners), and on the other, I drilled two holes and used a small bungy cord to keep the cap in place.
Link to picture
As for the hose getting too far in...haven't had that problem yet. Of course saying that guarantees it will happen on my next trip 
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05-30-2013, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by force
I used 2 self-tapping sheet metal screws on one side (right through the bumper and into the cap, on opposite corners), and on the other, I drilled two holes and used a small bungy cord to keep the cap in place.
Link to picture
As for the hose getting too far in...haven't had that problem yet. Of course saying that guarantees it will happen on my next trip |
Hose getting too far in.,..... nope not gonna go there...far too easy 
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05-30-2013, 08:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by force
I used 2 self-tapping sheet metal screws on one side (right through the bumper and into the cap, on opposite corners), and on the other, I drilled two holes and used a small bungy cord to keep the cap in place.
Link to picture
As for the hose getting too far in...haven't had that problem yet. Of course saying that guarantees it will happen on my next trip |
That works too. My point was you finally get some use out of those shiskabob wires. Lol. And there's something eerie about reaching into the bumper for a sewer hose. Ha.
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05-30-2013, 08:35 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Bumper storage mishap.
Seen more than my share of hoses on the side of the road.
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05-30-2013, 08:37 AM
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Resident Masshole
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Originally Posted by Golflover
Hose getting too far in.,..... nope not gonna go there...far too easy |
Lol, I guess I didn't proof read that as well as I thought...
To the OP, totally agree I should have something there to grab that hose. It's probably just a matter of time before it vibrates too far in or gets hung up or something.
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05-30-2013, 09:07 AM
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I simply do not compress my hose enough for it to get too far in.
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05-30-2013, 11:12 AM
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After being the person in Herk's photo, I did the self tapping screw mod. There's those that have, and those that will.
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05-30-2013, 11:19 AM
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Mod free 5er
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To hold the caps in, drill a 3/32" dia hole in the top of the bumper thru the cap and one thru from the bottom, straighten a coat hanger, bend a 90° hook on the top of the wire and stick it thru the holes.
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05-30-2013, 11:59 AM
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I have found that the bumper caps more frequently vibrate off when the bumper is supporting a spare tire or a bumper mounted hitch receiver. Anything on those bumpers cause flexing and works out the bumper plugs. Prior trailers I had the plugs always worked themselves out and the bumper was at minimum supporting a spare tire. My current trailer has nothing on the bumper and the plugs never come loose
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05-30-2013, 12:15 PM
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hey oldcoot, should we clip the coat hanger or let it drag? Just kidding. My brother did that very thing. I just find the shiskabob skewer looks a lot classier and a little uppity. lol
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05-30-2013, 12:17 PM
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camper1999, You may have something there. My old Jayco with spare mounted in front never lost a cap but my Wildcat 5er and now the Rockwood 5er both work loose. They have bumper mounted spares. Hummmm.
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05-30-2013, 12:28 PM
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I only drilled the hole in the top and then used a stainless steel cotter pin. It's small and has worked great so far.
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05-30-2013, 12:32 PM
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My 2011 Flagstaff has a small nipple on top of the cap that matches up with a hole in the bumper. Seems to work great. Have not lost a cap with this trailer, but quite afew with previous rig.
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05-30-2013, 12:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dovetail
My 2011 Flagstaff has a small nipple on top of the cap that matches up with a hole in the bumper. Seems to work great. Have not lost a cap with this trailer, but quite afew with previous rig.
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I've seen those. Probably the best out there.
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05-30-2013, 02:41 PM
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05-31-2013, 10:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
Bumper storage mishap.
Seen more than my share of hoses on the side of the road.
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That photo is so funny! Many (non RVers) would probably not know what the hec that was!
Got to love it : sewer hose road rash!
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06-06-2013, 10:33 AM
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Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
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My RhinoFlex 15 foot Swivel RV Sewer Kit, does not fit into my rear bumper, so I am going to have put a 6 inch PVC pipe under my RV with caps. Trying to find a place that sells the 6 inch pipe, near Montreal,Quebec, Canada. 
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Aka: Puss 'n Boots
Wildcat 31 TS - Silverado 2500 DuraMax Diesel
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06-06-2013, 11:05 AM
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I used a 5" PVC fence post cover and was able to find them at the big box hardware stores.
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