Portable waste tank storage

[johngoat2002]

I just bought a portable waste tank for this year's vacation. It's the first one I've had and I need a place to mount it during travel. Does anyone have any suggestions of what you've done or where not to mount it? My bumper is not designed to have a cargo carrier. Thanks in advance.


Flagstaff FS26
2007 Dodge Cummins

[Scubanut]

My bumper is not designed to carry cargo but I bought a bolt on receiver hitch. (Make sure it has a bolt that can tighten so the hitch won't flop)Then I welded some gussets on the bumper to reinforce it. I bought a light weight aluminum cargo rack. As long as the tote is empty it should not cause a problem to carry it there. I have been doing it for years on my trailer with no issues. "Just don't add any additional weight like bikes, generator or firewood. "


2012 F150 FX4 Crew 5.0 3.73

2012Coachman Freedom Express 292BHDS (outdoor Kitchen)

[fella10]

if you have a ladder, the hanger shown in the link below is used by many folks to hang the tank and many other things, like bikes, chairs, ect. on the trailer ladder................

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-51490-Bl...ilpage_o04_s00

[itat]

Mine fits in the bed of my pickup but if it didn't I'd seriously look at the mount this guy did using a lightweight dolley on the bumper. It's about half way down the page.
RV Mods, Modifications and Upgrades - RV Road Trip USA
I think Herk7769 has a similar mount on his 5er that's tied into the ladder.

This thread on RV.Net has some other ideas.
RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Where / how to stow Tote N Stor while traveling

[johngoat2002]

Thanks for the good ideas.


Flagstaff FS26
2007 Dodge Cummins

[Sierra360PDEK]

Originally Posted by fella10

if you have a ladder, the hanger shown in the link below is used by many folks to hang the tank and many other things, like bikes, chairs, ect. on the trailer ladder................

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-51490-Bl...ilpage_o04_s00

I've used this on my old fiver, worked great with a couple of bungee cords. It now is strapped down between the tailgate and the fifth wheel hitch as my new fiver does not have a ladder.

[Dinostop]

I store mine in my front storage compartment (not on the side of the unit but on the front of my 5er)


Eastlake, Ohio
2013 F-350 Turbo Diesel
2016 Heritage Glen 368rlbh

[bubbles]

Thetford has a new product out. "MOUNT A TOTE" is specifically made for your waste tanks and can be used if you have a ladder installed.

[Rollingdunder1]

I carry mine in bed of TV. Also, picked up a grill cover at Academy to cover/camouflage the tank.

[tomrob1161]

I've used the chair storage rack on my ladder for years. Works great.

[B and B]

Bed of Truck. Better than back of trailer.

[mrmichael]

When I had my Rockwood 2109s I was able to use a longer u bolt and a few spacers on the spare tire mount to make room for "blue boy" to ride between the spare and the back of the trailer. If I dig around I might find pictures of the setup. I then used a ratchet strap to hold it in place


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[myredracer]

I saw a pic not too long ago where someone used a BAL hide-a-spare spare tire carrier. Can't remember if he had the spare tire and tote tank on together or not. Would depend on what size a tote tank is.

[another_newfie]

Chair rack on the ladder. Been on there for years. Zero issues. Works very well.