Aargh. Next finding on the 16DBS: Dealer sold me a Rhinoflex 15 ft sewer hose, complete with fittings. The thing compresses to 4 ft; without the fittings, a little less.
The TT holding tube is only 24 inches???
What have you all done about this situation?
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I installed a longer tube on the opposite side of my 21BHS, and put a longer hose in there.
Kept the shorter one in place and bought a coupler so I can, if needed, use both together, which I've needed to once so far.
I have the 15 foot rhino hose and chose to go with this telescoping storage tube: http://www.dwincorp.com/products/125/NEW-SUPER-SLIDER-Adjustable-SUPER-TUBE
Installed a longer tube as well.
Here is a "sewer hose tube" thread that was helpful to me - http://livinlite.proboards.com/thread/172/where-store-sewer-parts
[quote timestamp="1432667929" author="@kath" source="/post/11444/thread"]Aargh. Next finding on the 16DBS: Dealer sold me a Rhinoflex 15 ft sewer hose, complete with fittings. The thing compresses to 4 ft; without the fittings, a little less.
The TT holding tube is only 24 inches???
What have you all done about this situation?
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(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/bvabob1/Our%20New%20Camper/Camper%20012_zpsziq1vhav.jpg)We owned a 2013 16 DB and this is where we mounted out extra carrier for our 15' hose. You can see it going across the camper. It's white and just behind the front outrigger jack.
Thanks much. Proves I'm not crazy... the provided tube is just totally inadequate. Okay, off to some of the ideas in the thread.
i just cut down the sewer hose (unscrew the end/cut/screw the end back on)...it is still plenty long enough to reach the connector at the dump station and would be long enough if we ever camped with hookups
[p]I second the Super Slider. IIRC our Rhinoflex is ~60" collapsed with fittings. I mounted the Super Slider where the OEM one was. Need to lower the front stabilizer slightly to access the tube. This can be trouble if you forget to raise it while feeling rushed by a line of poopie laden RV's waiting for a chance to relieve themselves at checkout time....[/p][p]
[/p][p]By the way be prepared to fabricate a bracket for one of the mounting holes. LL only attaches 3 of the four. Not too brilliant in my opinion.[/p]
[p]Provided you haven't used it, yet, that shorty tube makes a dandy place to stash a spare set of keys. I mean, who's going to go touching your sewer tube ?
But actually, I got a short section of sewer hose for use at close-in connections. I mounted a long tube across the front of the trailer. The short tube carries a 5' section (expanded) and the long tube carries a tenner. I use the [a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prest-O-Fit-1-0067-Duraform-Sewer-Hose/dp/B002NFLRAC"]Duraform hoses[/a]. They expand and stay expanded until you compress them. Bend and they stay bent.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Trust me when I say, the last thing you need when managing a sewer hose is spring action. DAMHIK[/p]
Thanks, guys. There may be more questions when getting it mounted to the TT. I'm beginning to wonder if LL does this stupid stuff on purpose just to give you guys something to wrestle with on weekends.
I do kinda like the key hiding idea, tho...
I removed the existing short tube, and replaced it with a 5' PVC pipe.
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[quote source="/post/11557/thread" timestamp="1432754461" author="@gibby"]I removed the existing short tube, and replaced it with a 5' PVC pipe.
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The Supertube from D&W exactly fits the frame parallel to the rear bumper when the tube is fully extended. I mounted ours under the bumper, between the bumper and the black tank. On top of the bumper I mounted a battey box to hold gloves, fittings, and Clorox wipes. I should label the box "Poop Stuff" so no one steals it thinking its a battery. I removed the OEM tube because it makes the plumbing fittings behind it all the more difficult to get to. I guess I need to get Flickr set up.
[quote source="/post/11606/thread" timestamp="1432808525" author="@sandroad"]The Supertube from D&W exactly fits the frame parallel to the rear bumper when the tube is fully extended. I mounted ours under the bumper, between the bumper and the black tank. On top of the bumper I mounted a battey box to hold gloves, fittings, and Clorox wipes. I should label the box "Poop Stuff" so no one steals it thinking its a battery. I removed the OEM tube because it makes the plumbing fittings behind it all the more difficult to get to. I guess I need to get Flickr set up. [/quote]Almost mounted ours there too. A good choice. Even considered the top of the bumper, the compartment still just clears there, but that real estate is prime. Considered mounting under the trailer fore the axle across the frame, another perfect fitment point. Would need to kneel and reach under the trailer in not so clean conditions though. In the end the original OEM mounting location worked best for me. This because I have those spring loaded stabs that tilt out of the way and not the lead screw type.
[quote source="/post/11606/thread" timestamp="1432808525" author="@sandroad"]The Supertube from D&W exactly fits the frame parallel to the rear bumper when the tube is fully extended. I mounted ours under the bumper, between the bumper and the black tank. On top of the bumper I mounted a battey box to hold gloves, fittings, and Clorox wipes. I should label the box "Poop Stuff" so no one steals it thinking its a battery. I removed the OEM tube because it makes the plumbing fittings behind it all the more difficult to get to. I guess I need to get Flickr set up. [/quote]Hi Merlin can you take a picture of how you mounted the battery box on your bumper and maybe explain it a bit? Considering doing that myself to store the same type of items you just mentioned.
[quote source="/post/11606/thread" timestamp="1432808525" author="@sandroad"]On top of the bumper I mounted a battey box to hold gloves, fittings, and Clorox wipes. I should label the box "Poop Stuff" so no one steals it thinking its a battery.[/quote]Would serve them right if they did!
Your setup would work well for me, I think. Pictures, please, as soon as you can set up a Flickr account.
[quote source="/post/11635/thread" timestamp="1432832543" author="@kath"]
Quote from: @sandroad" timestamp="1432808525" source="/post/11606/threadOn top of the bumper I mounted a battey box to hold gloves, fittings, and Clorox wipes. I should label the box "Poop Stuff" so no one steals it thinking its a battery.
[/quote][p]Merlin, thought I remembered you mounted that on the tongue? Thought it looked pretty trick there.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Edit: My mistake, crossed wires.
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[p]Here's our Sooper Dooper Pooper Toobe:[/p][p]
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My first attempt at flickr inserts, hopefully showing the D&W Supertube installed under the rear bumper and the battery box on the bumper holding the poop hose parts.
bbcode was not an option, so we'll see if the link works.
Edit.....It didn't work like I wanted it too, so I'll try again.
Flickr attempt #many
Almost there. How do I remove the account name and file name from the image.
Look at he "BB code" you're pasting and edit out everything except the text ending in .jpg and its associated "img" tags and brackets.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8677/15984474182_a31ea107fc_m.jpg)I still plan on producing a "how to" video, which will at first cover iOS on an iPad. It's even easier on a Mac.
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(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/bvabob1/Our%20New%20Camper/th_image.jpg3_zpscl89bsov.jpg)Trying with a different size image. Again with photobucket and my iPad.
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That's Chowder, part of this quickly thrown together tutorial;
http://youtu.be/wMNeD9BGSTQ
Great video, @fasteddieb ! @sandroad , have you seen this? Very helpful for Ipad users.
Yes! And it worked. If I use this, I just have to figure out how to remove my wife's name from every photo since we are using her Yahoo account. Charliem suggested just going in an editing that out of every photo posted, but I'm hoping to find a universal fix.
Thank you for that great video, fasteddieb. I am not familiar with Flicker. I was spoiled by my past membership to forums such as fiberglassrv.com, where you were able to attach photos to your posts easily. I took advantage of that feature many times, but I am intimidated by the process here. I will give it a try, one day, I am sure, but.....is there any chance that this site will ever be upgraded to facilitate the process??
Just read about uploading pictures in " News and Announcements " at the top of this site. Now I understand why you are using Flickr. Guess I'll have to learn something new......darn
Happy Trails......
I think I figured out Photobucket. This looks like it worked. Shows the D&W Supertube installed under the rear bumper and the battery box full of hose parts on top (held down with a u-bolt under the bumper, not just the bungee strap for the lid! Box is labeled "Poop hose parts" to discourage those looking to swipe a battery. Now I just have to re-size the photos to something reasonable. [a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Merlin3141/media/Tube%20Installation/IMG_1440_zps3hqbpb2k.jpg.html"]
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Quote from: @sandroad" source="/post/12297/thread" timestamp="1434295382I think I figured out Photobucket. This looks like it worked. Shows the D&W Supertube installed under the rear bumper and the battery box full of hose parts on top (held down with a u-bolt under the bumper, not just the bungee strap for the lid! Box is labeled "Poop hose parts" to discourage those looking to swipe a battery. Now I just have to re-size the photos to something reasonable. [a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Merlin3141/media/Tube%20Installation/IMG_1440_zps3hqbpb2k.jpg.html"]
(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j393/Merlin3141/Tube%20Installation/IMG_1440_zps3hqbpb2k.jpg)Thank you Merlin for the picture