I got a 10' extra heavy duty sewer hose in the box with my B+ when I bought it. When I went to put it into that short little compartment...well, no way it was going to fit in there. So I carry it coiled up in a 5 gallon bucket wrapped around a Flush King down the middle. Also store rubber gloves in there. This goes in the storage compartment. I bought the cheapest 10' hose from Wally World and that does fit into the sewer hose compartment, I'll use that as a spare or if I need extra length. The difference between the two hoses is really dramatic! :E A good quality hose just doesn't shrink down that much! I've been thinking about adding an E-Z Hose Carrier (PVC pipe idea) under the back end but can't figure out a good place for one yet.