PVC Pipe Storage Under QS?

[cowfly]

I have an awning for my QS6.0, with two poles, and recently purchased a backpacking tarp with four poles.  I wanted to mount a PVC pipe with a removable cap under my QS6.0 to store the poles in and I wanted to know if anyone else has done this?  I have seen this on other brand campers and pop ups but not on a QS.  Thanks....

[scout]

i mounted PVC under my 13 RDB for the sewer pipe. used galvanized steel plumber pipe hanger from home depot (comes rolled in spools of 25' I think... stainless self tapping screws and stainless washers. I pre-drilled the holes and then let the self tapping screws do the rest. Have about 12000 miles on it now and no problems...

[thudd3r]

here is another (very slick i might add) option

http://livinlite.proboards.com/thread/1168/sewer-hose-tube-easy-steps

[admin]

I don't have a good picture of it, but on my 10.0 the factory uses a black PVC pipe as storage for the bed supports. I should probably crawl under there to see how exactly its attached but I assume its something like plumbers strapping. I guess another options would be to drill a hole in one side, then use self drilling/tapping screws from the inside of the pipe to screw it directly into the frame.

[aznighthiker]

Our bed supports are mounted underneath the camper as well and is mounted the camper frame with screws. I have attached heavy duty zip ties (which I replace yearly) as a backup.

[stevesanders]

I put a PVC pipe under my 6.0 to store tent poles.  It workes very well.  If you have any specific questions, just let me know.

Steve.

[sandyu]

Whatever you rig up, automotive zip ties would be a good ideas to reinforce it.

[admin]

Agreed with @kybrowns, Zip ties (or really any other reinforcement) would be a good idea. My factory installed storage pipe for the bed supports used two simple screws through only 1 wall of the pipe. It didnt take long before that ripped right through. I was fortunate that it didnt happen when traveling down the highway where I didnt notice until we were long gone.

[admin]

Side note,
I've thought about using a PVC pipe as a make shift water tank where a simple 4" PVC pipe running the width of the camper would hold about 20 gallons of water. However at 8 pounds and some change per gallon of water, I dont think I want that added weight.

-Sean

[charliem]

[font size="3"]Sean,

Check your math. 4" diameter at 7' gives me ~4.5 gallons.  
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[admin]

you are right I was off in my conversions (radius vs diameter changes things just slightly ) ...this is why I shouldnt mix work my real passions lol

[stevesanders]

To attach mine, I attached some small aluminum right angle brackets to the inside of the frame rail on both sides and used bolts with large washers. On the pipe, I drilled the bolt hole through the thickest area where the cap glues onto the pipe. I've never had any problems with materials fatigue or it vibrating loose.

Steve

[noel]

[p]I have a QS 6.0 and used a 5 inch vinyl fence post, then fabricated brackets with thin aluminum stock.    I already had attached a storage container on the deck using 4 bolts that protrude through the bottom of the deck.  I then attached the brackets there.  I have a 3rd bracket that is attached to the frame on the door side where no wires run as a "precaution" should any bracket fail. [/p][p] [attachment id="1457" thumbnail="1"][/p]

[buffresmgnt]

We have an QS8.1 and I have also added a 4 inch PVC tube for the storage of the awning poles  and a 4 inch PVC tube for a rope mop under the trailer.  I used the same attachment method as the tube for the bed supports (1/4-20 self tapping stainless steel screws and fender washers) and added support for the tube by using bungee cords to assist in securing the tubes in place. I agree with Sean and KyBrowns that the tubes need to have additional support and I had thought of using zip ties as a back up in securing the tubes in place but was concerned that the zip ties would not be strong enough.