Sewer Hose storage

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by SuperD

Short answer, no. The male/female connections on the hose will fit but not an elbow. You would have to leave the elbow hanging our of any type of holder, just to big to fit.

Thanks!
It's back to figuring out "Plan-B"!

[patnoib]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Thanks!
It's back to figuring out "Plan-B"!

Borrowing from many others, I went with the homemade square fence post solution on our 25.2 Axis. I used the 5" fence post. The 90 degree elbow does fit inside it, BUT I have to disconnect the elbow from the hose to get it to fit. The other end of the hose, with connector, is no problem. I have the Valterra Viper sewer hose.

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by patnoib

Borrowing from many others, I went with the homemade square fence post solution on our 25.2 Axis. I used the 5" fence post. The 90 degree elbow does fit inside it, BUT I have to disconnect the elbow from the hose to get it to fit. The other end of the hose, with connector, is no problem. I have the Valterra Viper sewer hose.

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It even looks like something that I could build!

[Wonderdog]

Originally Posted by sammyc

i have a 2016 thor ace 30.2 a-class.
I hate dealing with putting my sewer hose inside the storage compartment. Anyone have any storage hack ideas for my model motorhome ?

[MoldyOldPeach]

Originally Posted by Wonderdog

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My only remark about that option, is that those cable ties holding the carrier to the bumper are not UV (sunlight) stable. They will “sun-rot” in fairly short order, and the entire kluge possibly become the hood ornament for any tailgaters. White cable ties are intended for use indoors, or out of the sun. The black cable ties, while less esthetic are designed for use in sunlight and outdoors.

[Wonderdog]

Originally Posted by MoldyOldPeach

My only remark about that option, is that those cable ties holding the carrier to the bumper are not UV (sunlight) stable. They will “sun-rot” in fairly short order, and the entire kluge possibly become the hood ornament for any tailgaters. White cable ties are intended for use indoors, or out of the sun. The black cable ties, while less esthetic are designed for use in sunlight and outdoors.

Well thank you; didn't know that. I will change to black. I intended to change them out occasionally anyway. I am more concerned about utility than aesthetics which really freaks out some. Lovely wife is more balanced and keeps me pretty much in check, minimizing use of wire and duct tape. She has encouraged me to paint the pvc to sort of match the bumper. Seems unnecessary but will further efforts to keep the peace.
Thanks again.

[Bob Denman]

Aren't there brackets available, that could be used to attach your PVC solution to the bumper?
It would solve the aesthetics issue, AND make for the entire unit far more secure.
(I'm really good at wasting peoples' time, and costing them money! )

[gmc]

Originally Posted by Wonderdog

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Lovely wife is more balanced and keeps me pretty much in check, minimizing use of wire and duct tape. She has encouraged me to paint the pvc to sort of match the bumper. Seems unnecessary but will further efforts to keep the peace.
Thanks again.

Duct tape does come in many different colors now...

[Wonderdog]

Originally Posted by MoldyOldPeach

My only remark about that option, is that those cable ties holding the carrier to the bumper are not UV (sunlight) stable. They will “sun-rot” in fairly short order, and the entire kluge possibly become the hood ornament for any tailgaters. White cable ties are intended for use indoors, or out of the sun. The black cable ties, while less esthetic are designed for use in sunlight and outdoors.

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Aren't there brackets available, that could be used to attach your PVC solution to the bumper?
It would solve the aesthetics issue, AND make for the entire unit far more secure.
(I'm really good at wasting peoples' time, and costing them money! )

Probably available but then I'd have to pad the bumper to prevent scratches and spend money on big old clamps that cost more than the black ties laying around somewhere in the garage, but I'll check it out next trip to Lowes. I'm skeptical about the "more secure" part of your comment.
Aesthetics issue? Where? (I'm really good at avoidance and frugality! ) Hmmmm. Well, any and all improvements (?) will be reported.

[Wonderdog]

Originally Posted by gmc

Duct tape does come in many different colors now...

I am not opposed but continued domestic tranquility must be considered.

[JamieGeek]

Have you thought about hanging it under the frame out of sight?

My storage spot on our Axis:

Those are stainless threaded rods holding it to the frame with a nylon lock nut on the top.

[Bob Denman]

Please don't misunderstand me...
I've ridden dirt-bikes and ATVs out of the woods; when the only things holding them together, were the zip-ties and the hose clamps!
I LIKE em!

[Wonderdog]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

Have you thought about hanging it under the frame out of sight?

My storage spot on our Axis:
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Yes, I like that but requires bending of the body signaling those old ruptured, now calcified discs to express their dislike of the position.

[tnedator]

Originally Posted by Wonderdog

Yes, I like that but requires bending of the body signaling those old ruptured, now calcified discs to express their dislike of the position.

Kind of the way I am. While I'm not crazy about the look, I'm thinking I'm going to mount something to the bumper.

[MoldyOldPeach]

Originally Posted by Wonderdog

Well thank you; didn't know that. I will change to black. I intended to change them out occasionally anyway. I am more concerned about utility than aesthetics which really freaks out some. Lovely wife is more balanced and keeps me pretty much in check, minimizing use of wire and duct tape. She has encouraged me to paint the pvc to sort of match the bumper. Seems unnecessary but will further efforts to keep the peace.

Thanks again.

I’m totally with you on the function-before-form thing. It also sounds like your wife and mine might be soul-mates. She and I often have that, “but it’s ugly, let’s get the pretty one” argument around here; which I always lose.

We’ve been talking about exchanging my Sprinter Van (configured as a mobile office) for a Wrangler to flat-tow. But apparently, it’s waaaay more important that the Jeep color is coordinated to the RV, than I get the features that I need for the 99% of the time when we’re NOT towing it!

FWIW, for over forty years now, I have referred to her as my “Spice” and not my “Spouse”.... I have found that working around her various aesthetic sensitivities are just Engineering challenges for me. I like puzzles, so we’re a match!

[Bob Denman]

Mine is either "The Missus"; or "SWMBO"...

[sonnyh99]

tagging this for when I get mine. Love this Idea.

[JamieGeek]

And sometimes the camper matches the car you already had (not planned):

[Wonderdog]

After all the conversation on my chosen method of sanitary sewer connection apparatus storage possibilities, motivation surged from within and I rushed outside to get a couple of measurements. Almost excited about paint color, brackets and some patterned duct tape which might be used to cover those ugly silver clamps and show a bit of panache for lovely wife. RATS! Driveway is empty where rv lives. Yup, forgot it's at CW for warranty work. Picked it up from there for a trip and took it back after.
Drool buckets and "the home" may come sooner than expected.

[MoldyOldPeach]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

And sometimes the camper matches the car you already had (not planned):

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Sweet. Maybe I’ll get a Jeep the color I want and paint the RV? (I can only get away with saying that, because The Spice doesn’t read this forum). But I feel better now, anyway.