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obie311's avatar
obie311
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2018

Best sewer hose?

Just completed a shakedown cruise on my new (to me) fifth wheeler. Most of the systems worked well except the sewer hose. This is one item I don't mind spending a little money on to prevent future blow-outs or spills.

First of all, what is a proper length? 20 feet seems rational to me but more experienced RV'ers are welcome to weigh in. What's the best brand and model for the hose? Here's few I found on Amazon.

  • Camco 39625 Revolution 20' Sewer Hose Kit with 360 Degree Swivel Fittings and 4-in1 Elbow Adapter
  • Camco RhinoEXTREME 20ft RV Sewer Hose Kit, Includes Swivel Fitting and Translucent Elbow with 4-In-1 Dump Station Fitting, Crush Resistant, Storage Caps Included
  • Valterra D04-0475 Gray 20' Viper Sewer Hose Kit


The Lippert is a lot of money. Is it worth it? Metal or plastic hose support?

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  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2018
    All of those are good hoses...hose systems I mean. lol And they all eventually fail. Whichever is on sale. Twenty feet has always been enough for me. My plastic support works fine.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Sep 12, 2018
    I like the Rhino slinkys because they hold their shape and stay extended rather than trying to recoil back.
    I have 3, 10' hoses becasue of the lousy location my dump fitting.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2018
    60 or more dollars for one of those fancy sewer hoses and have to replace it every five years. Or, 20 dollars for a mid priced one that lasts two years. Your choice.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 12, 2018
    There goes Don with his mathematic response. I’ll get my calculator.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Sep 12, 2018
    I like my Viper. Probably out live me. I carry a 20' and a 10' to use as needed.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Sep 12, 2018
    Rhino for me. Compress it and it stays compressed. Extend it only as far as needed instead of having it spread all over the area.

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