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TheGatherer's avatar
TheGatherer
Explorer
Nov 13, 2016

Storage for drain hose (more storage)

Well, this TT doesn't have as much side compartment storage, so I had to do something for the extra hose for the 'forward grey tank' that is just for the sink... Anyhow here's what I did for that using 4 inch sewer pvc mounted under the TT... Another tip I got from another 'camper'... I buy one (or in the case of 'forward drain 2) 3 inch 'sewer' pvc pipe (that's the thin wall). First cut it into 5 foot lengths, then rip it in half, I use a tablesaw for this.. then it will fit together to hold your sewer hose straight for draining...

Anyway back to storage...

This is the rear storage pipe..



Front storage..



Another front, it's easier to see this on



This the open end of the 4" thin wall PVC...



I keep the cut 3" pipe in one and extra needed hose in the other...

9 Replies

  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2016
    I just slid a length of round plastic gutter material into my bumper to keep stuff clean and not abraded on the rivets.
    bumpy
  • jake2250's avatar
    jake2250
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2016
    Hey thats a good idea with the fire poker,hot dog sticks,, I am going to look into a piece of PVC as a liner in my 4" bumper to hold that stuff,,, I bought my TT used and know that they used to store their sewer hose there. I built the 5# fence post holder under the frame for that, I just don't want that funny taste on my hot dogs!!
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Nov 14, 2016
    TheGatherer wrote:
    Thanks for the input... more ideas, my wife just doesn't understand..


    Explain to her that using the camper bumper to store hoses is not a good thing to do. The metal inside the bumper gets rusty, and also has metal sharp poking shards that punch holes in thin plastic hoses. Using a plastic tube, fence post, ABS plastic rain gutter, anything that is not metal, is much more kind on your plastic hose. Plus, you can place it where it's easier to reach. Explain it will save you money from having to purchase new hoses every year...

    Or ... you could use her philosophy, and just tell her you bought the tubing ON SALE! Maybe she'll understand then! :B
  • C_B_'s avatar
    C_B_
    Explorer II
    Nov 14, 2016
    I've done two hose holder mods.

    #1 2003 Cardinal.




    #2 2013 Cedar Creek.




    I also use the fence post cover to store 7' collapsible ladder.








    C.B.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Nov 14, 2016
    More storage, I chose the 5" Vinyl fence post option.

  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2016
    Smart man. I did this several years back. No regrets. So quick & simple. I zip tied mine to the frame using monster ties.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2016
    a good idea putting those larger flanges/covers on the tubing to get the fittings in. I switched to prestofit connectors so mine could easily go into standard piping.
    bumpy
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2016
    Looks like you did a nice job there. Reminds me of what I did on my previous camper. I removed this when we traded for the current camper. I haven't found a convenient way to hang this on my current camper as the underbelly is completely enclosed and I have no desire to cut holes in it. But this worked for almost 8 years! I'm sure you will have great success with yours too.

    The reason I installed this tube long ways under the trailer, rather than side-to-side was because the tube was 10 feet long.





















    Since we now have our Outback, I don't have a good way to install it. So, to take care of the sewer hose's, I came up with this idea. I do not carry sewer hoses in my trailer bumper. I carry long poles, fire poker, hot dog sticks, long metal poles and such.





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