BAC Forum
General Boards => General Discussion => Topic started by: William Brosam on April 22, 2014, 03:25:49 PM
-
So ive went through a couple sewer hoses' first i tried the expensive thetford smart drain system, ended up purchasing 3 new ends s the seal would only last a couple dump, cant buy seal seperate. then it got a hole in it.
now i have the rhino flex from walmart, works good but it doesn't fit in the sewer hose tube, so it sits next to all the fresh water hoses, dont like idea much contamination can occur.
what are you guys using?
-
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/ez-coupler-bayonet-sewer-kit-20/27864 We use this and also bought a 5 ft hose. We like it because they can be sealed end to end with the bayonet clips. You have to be carefut when connecting to the elbow as the clips can break easily.
-
I have a plastic storage bin with a lid that houses all things sewer... likely bought it at WalMart. It fits into a basement compartment along side another storage bin that houses all things electric - 50 amp, 30 amp, and 110 extension cords, extra length TV and phone wires, etc. Inside the sewer storage bin I keep the sewer hoses and the drain fitting in a garbage bags to catch the rinse water after use. The storage bins are easily slid out of the basement and onto the ground before removing the bin lids.
The sewer hose storage spot built into the coach will not hold a long hose, nor a hose with wide fittings. So I keep a short and simple-to-use sewer hose in there. For most RV parks I have to use a longer sewer hose anyways... so I have them handy in the storage bin.
-
Much like David, in the bay next to the water bay, where the water pump is located, I keep three plastic bins purchased at WalMart, that have snap on covers. One contains all things nasty. My Rhino Flex hose, fittings, end caps, 15 foot extension, spare fittings, and the water hose I use for the black water tank flush. The container is about 36 inches long and 12 inches deep. I also have a small container that has a supply of latex gloves that I store on top of the large container. Next to it are two 36 x 7 inch bins that have snap on covers. One has wheels and contains all fresh water hose and the portable Water Stick water softener. The third one stores on top of the one on wheels and has all of my "fresh water" related hose needed to put the water softener in line, fittings, and quick disconnects.
When we arrive at a campground, its easy to remove all three bins, take the covers off, snap on some latex gloves, and proceed to set up the water bay. Same when we break camp, haul out the three bins, and put everything away as its disconnected.
I have one of those built in hose compartments, but I have never used it. If anyone has a good use for it, I'd be interested in any ideas.
Stan
-
I keep a spare 15 ft. length of hose in the electric power reel bay since it is roomy and I usually have to get in there anyway for the cord when setting up camp. The regularly used 10 foot hose fits in the storage tube, but only sans the large fittings of course. I don't understand why modern coaches haven't come up with a better hose and fittings storage compartment - the one on our old '84 Pace Arrow had a longer tube at least!
I use the screw-on fittings that thread on to the hose ends, and keep them in an small adjacent bay to the wet bay - on our coach design, both bays access via the same door, but are separated by a wall. Keeping the fittings in a plastic bin is nevertheless a good idea for sanitary and odor reasons, though I've not found it necessary on ours. I've found the simple female bayonet end will just fit in the tube port for the hose, and allow the port's door to close over it; so I only need to store and thread on/off the ground fitting, and also a hose coupler for the rare occasion I need to add the spare hose for a very long run.
I'm not sure what William is doing that his seals don't last. In 7 years I've yet to have a seal go belly up.
Joel
-
I've used the sewer pipe for storage of 15 amp extension cords and extra cable for TV. Not good for anything else I can find.
-
well atleast im not the only one witha uselesss hole in my coach =P
-
I have a sewer hose tube, that you would normally see on the rear bumper of a Class C or trailer, for storing my sewer hose.
My tube is mounted on the bottom inside of the slide. That would be under the bay that slides with the slide :) it is mounted with plumbers metal straps in three places………very, very handy…….
So, when you open the slide to a point that you clear the water bay, or when your parked and the slide is out, the tube cap is right there on your left as you face the water bay.
if you need to dump your tanks at a dump station move your slide out 6-8" to access your hose. Don't forget to move your slide back in.....
This may not fit everyone but I like it a lot. I put the dump end of the hose in the tube first. Easier to pull out that way
-
Phil is that hose compartment large enough to fit normal hoses or do you have to remove the fittings to use it?
-
I saw one gentleman that used one of the vinyl fence posts with end caps and mounted it to the bottom of the slide. Unfortunately, I have metal bars under my slide that will not allow me to mount anything under there.
-
I use the Prest-O-Fit system with the blue connectors because they fit any storage tube. I also added a long tube under the front driver side slide using 4 inch plastic drain line. Drain line is like PVC but has holes in it. It was easy to attach with oversized zip ties normally found in the heating department at Lowes/Home Depot. I made metal pins for each end out of 5 or 6 inch 1/4 bolts.
The Prest-O-Fit system is advertised as "push on" with no locking tabs. It does work. I think it works better with hose clamps. I keep several 4" hose clamps and an old, cheap Black and Decker electric screw driver in the water bay to make quick work of the clamps.
-
No need to take the ends off the hose. (of course the 90 deg won't fit). I put the end where the 90 deg would go into the tube first and push the hose into the tube with the coach end. The coach end fits a little snug. That's why the it goes in last. I have never had a problem with putting the hose in or taking it out.
-
interesting, ill take a look at that modification today, tired of seeing that big sewer hose in the bay.
-
When I used teh 3" stinky slinky, I kept it in a rubbermade tote, with all things nasty. I tried using the built in hose pipes once (my Contessa had both the short one that goes across and the longer one that hangs under the slide) but the filth attendant on removing the ends deterred any further use. In the tote, I collapsed the slinky and attached its ends together. It occupied way less space that way, and no nasty smell.
Last year I changed to the "sewer solution" from CW. It uses a jet of water as a macerator and exhausts the black through a 3/4" garden hose , to a fitting that fits the CG pipe. Much cleaner, way less to stow.
-
Much like David, in the bay next to the water bay, where the water pump is located, I keep three plastic bins purchased at WalMart, that have snap on covers. One contains all things nasty. My Rhino Flex hose, fittings, end caps, 15 foot extension, spare fittings, and the water hose I use for the black water tank flush. The container is about 36 inches long and 12 inches deep. I also have a small container that has a supply of latex gloves that I store on top of the large container. Next to it are two 36 x 7 inch bins that have snap on covers. One has wheels and contains all fresh water hose and the portable Water Stick water softener. The third one stores on top of the one on wheels and has all of my "fresh water" related hose needed to put the water softener in line, fittings, and quick disconnects.
Stan
Stan,
What a great idea! I used to keep my two sewer hoses (one primary and one extension) with the ends fastened together for sanitary reasons just laying in the bin in the driver's side slideout. But they were always flopping out when I opened the bin and were almost impossible to get back in. Based on your advice I purchased two plastic containers (one for each hose and fittings) that fit perfectly in the bin. Now I just remove the container when needed. No more fighting snakey hoses.
Thanks for that idea.
-
I saw one gentleman that used one of the vinyl fence posts with end caps and mounted it to the bottom of the slide. Unfortunately, I have metal bars under my slide that will not allow me to mount anything under there.
Following up on this comment, I investigated a little more and 5" hollow vinyl fence posts were perfect. I installed two under my slide running the long way and it works perfectly for storing my primary and extension hoses. It means I have to have the slide out at least partially to access the hoses, but that is a minor inconvenience. I even have room for the 90 degree fitting at the sewer connection. Now my limited bay area is freed up for other necessities.
-
In our coach the built in hose storage holds about eight feet or so of 3 in. sewer hose and just the one fitting for the coach connection end. The cheapes hose works the best and the cheapest fitting is the only one small enough to store on the hose and still close the door. Carol gets me lined up as close as we can get to a dump station and then its out, hook up, dump, rinse drain fro a few minutes and put away. This is no good in a RV park but if we are just stopping at a dump station I dont have to dig anything out and its quick and easy.
In a park we have the Walmart storage bin mentioned above for all things sewer. For me, simpler is faster.
Keith
-
I have four of the 5" stacked on one end in the bay. Store sewer hoses, fold up ladder and extensions for cleaning. Works great.
Mike
-
In our coach the built in hose storage holds about eight feet or so of 3 in. sewer hose and just the one fitting for the coach connection end. The cheapes hose works the best and the cheapest fitting is the only one small enough to store on the hose and still close the door. Carol gets me lined up as close as we can get to a dump station and then its out, hook up, dump, rinse drain fro a few minutes and put away. This is no good in a RV park but if we are just stopping at a dump station I dont have to dig anything out and its quick and easy.
In a park we have the Walmart storage bin mentioned above for all things sewer. For me, simpler is faster.
Keith
That's a great idea, Keith. We dry camp a bit, so it would work great if we are just stopping somewhere to dump. I think I'll give it a try. I'll still have to get out the rubber gloves! By-the-way, I saw a guy at a dump station once that had a neat way of taking them off without any mess, and I do it that way now. When I'm finished, I grab the bottom of the glove and take it off backwards, turning it inside out as it comes off. Then I put the first one in the palm of my other hand, and take the second one off the same way. That way, the first glove is inside the seconod one, and all that is on the gloves is now inside it, and I just throw them away.
Safe travels all,
Stan
-
William,
Be sure the hose compartment extends all the way to the frame. If not, put an extension on it. I buy the cheapest WalMart 20 foot sewer hose and cut off 5 feet of it. More expensive hoses take up more room, and end up shorter. The red 90 degree and female coach connector screws on each end. By using a file, I enlarged the plastic opening to the storage compartment, so the 90 degree end fits through the opening. Now I can keep both ends on the hose and store the 15 feet of hose in the compartment. This makes it easy to empty at a dump station or hookup at a park. I only hook up to dump when the tanks are full, then put the hose away. Thus, limiting the UV exposure, that shortens the life of the hose. Since the hoses are inexpensive, I can replace them every year or as needed. Because the hose is 15 feet long, I can usually stop near the dump pipe. For those few time when the dump pipe is more than 15 feet away, I keep a 20 foot extension hose and connectors in a 4 inch PVC pipe with caps, in the bay. It has worked for me for 18 years of Beavering.
Larry