Where do you store sewer parts?

[charliem]

[font size="3"][font face="arial"]You bought the right thing. It will fit in a 60" tube. However, I don't think the LL supplied hose will mate because it only has one end fitting. Your options are buy a separate male end fitting from Rhino and install it on the end of the supplied hose OR buy a RhinoFlex extension hose complete with fittings. They are available in 5' and 10' lengths. The 10' version will not fit in the factory tube. While you're at it consider a clear elbow. It really helps to see when the tanks are clean. It also fits in the 60" tube or can go in the shorter tube if you keep it.
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[pinstriper]

[quote source="/post/884/thread" timestamp="1399478170" author="@tinkeringtechie"][quote source="/post/867/thread" timestamp="1399430394" author="@pinstriper"][p]No elbows needed - my hose is a semi-rigid deal kinda like those bendy straws we had as kids. Extend it and it stays extended. Bend it and it stays bent until you bend it back or collapse it again. 10'-er collapses to about 4'. Works a treat, as you don't have to worry about it acting the accordion and coming out of the dump station hole mid-operation. Got it at camperworld, but I don't see it online there.
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[/p][/quote]This would work for dump stations, but if you're at a park with full hookups they'll want you to use a threaded elbow so that the odors don't escape.[/quote]True. Not worried about full hookups at this stage, but something to look into. Of course, I have lots of room in the old shorty tube, now.

[mitch]

I received the 60" Sanitube today and the simplest place to mount it on my 13QBB is going to be right on top of the back bumper.  As it happens the mounting holes for the tube line up nicely with the frame and it looks easy, I have one hesitation though.  The brake lights are on the bumper in the same place and I assume the wiring for the lights goes right through the frame where I'd be drilling the mounting holes for the tube.  Given the propensity for Murphy to involve himself in situations like this I'm quite sure that my drill bit will entangle the wiring for the lights rendering everything one giant mess.  I suppose I could pry the light covers off, remove the brake lights and somehow fasten the wiring out of the way until I'm finished with power tools. That process seems rather involved so maybe I'm over thinking it.  Anyone have any suggestions here?

Mitch

PS I posted a picture earlier in this thread that shows the top of the bumper location.

[cl21bhs]

On my CL 16 I installed the tube on top of the bumper and used heavy duty cable ties to secure. Never had a problem, worked great and no drilling.
Steve

[mitch]

Thanks Steve, I had thought about cable ties but was worried they wouldn't hold up.  

[charliem]

[font size="3"][font face="arial"]Mitch,

If it were me I'd use #12 or #14 stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws and washers. About 3/4" or 1" should be right. No worry with the wires if you start with a small 1/8" hole and drill down just until you feel it enter the hollow tubing. Then push the drill bit down by hand and you'll find out what's down there. If all clear, go back with the proper pilot drill, again drilling only until the bit enters the hollow, and install.

[a href="http://www.frentzandsons.com/Hardware%20References/pilotholedrillsizesforstart.htm"]Sheet Metal Drill Sizes[/a]

The 3/4"-1" screw will just push any wires aside. They won't be right up top anyway and they will move easily.  I suggest stainless because it doesn't react much with aluminum and it doesn't rust. Put a dab of clear silicone on the screw threads to seal the hole and you'll be good to go.
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[mitch]

Thanks for the detailed response charlie!

[pinstriper]

I used the metal cable ties from...you guessed it...Harbor Freight.

[mitch]

I went ahead and drilled holes.  Pilot hole for 1/4" by 3/4" stainless steel hex screw with some silacone. No problems at all.

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/959/thread" timestamp="1400005343" author="@mitch"]I went ahead and drilled holes.  Pilot hole for 1/4" by 3/4" stainless steel hex screw with some silacone. No problems at all. [/quote][font face="arial" size="3"]Sounds great. Glad it worked out, [/font][font face="arial" size="3"]and as they say: Pictures or it didn't happen. For the benefit of other 13ers.
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[mitch]

The proof! I added one shot of the combi-lock change also but I may actually put the key lock back on.  While I thought the combi would be easier I have to get reading glasses to see the dang numbers, I may as well just get the darn key.  Aging has certain inevitable drawbacks.

Mitch

[charliem]

[font size="3"][font face="arial"]Mitch,

Looks good and thanks for the pix. You did it right! Re the CombiLocks: I understand the glasses thing so if you do put the key locks back on I'd recommend getting them re-keyed at a locksmith. The factory supplied 751 key comes with every camper ever delivered . It was originally intended as a convenience to dealers so they wouldn't need a different key for each camper on their lot. They just never changed them so everyone at the campsite has the same key. Might as well leave them unlocked and post a sign  .
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[scout]

Mitch,

Thanks for the pics and explanation for the rest of us 13'ers. The set-up looks great I plan to do the same, or similar, this week.

KC

[fasteddieb]

For odd-shaped pieces, how about a plastic ammo box, bolted somewhere convenient?

Saw some at Gander Mountain for about $20, that looked like they would do nicely.

[pinstriper]

[quote source="/post/1551/thread" timestamp="1402953028" author="@fasteddieb"]For odd-shaped pieces, how about a plastic ammo box, bolted somewhere convenient?

Saw some at Gander Mountain for about $20, that looked like they would do nicely.[/quote][p]That's what I just put on the rear bumper.[/p][p]
[/p][p]3 pairs of holes drilled through the bottom, then snugged up with stainless steel zip ties (though I see no reason why plastic wouldn't last pretty much forever).[/p][p]
[/p][p]Got one that fit my 90 degree, plus whatever that thing is called that holds the sewer hose up off the grass. One of those.
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