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kingsransom
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Jul 17, 2013

New RVer questions

We are getting a new 35' Class A motor home.
1. How do we know what length hose to get for our sewer line?
2. How well do macerator/tranfer systems work on an RV? (we had one on a boat and it was great)
3. Which way do you like best?
4. Which is the best BRAND for toilet treatment, holding tank treatment, and drinking water treatment?
5. Do we use a dolly or 4 down for a car? The cost of getting a car ready to tow is costly, a dolly seems cheaper and can use a small car with good MPG.
Thanks to anyone who will send us info :)
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  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
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    Jul 17, 2013
    The lengtyh of sewer hose depends on RV park and where your vales are located. I have been in RV parks where the sewer connection is in the very rear & I have had to pull all the way forward for slide clearance. I have a 15' section I normally use all the time. Recently I had to run over to a local Walmart to buy more hose. I like several short lengths of hose. Only use what I need.

    I tow 4 down. A trailer or tow dolly adds more weight. Not sure what they cost. Setting up for towing 4 down cost me about $2200.
  • abc40kids's avatar
    abc40kids
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    Jul 17, 2013
    Sewer Hose..... Go with Rhino, best sewer hose I've used and very easy to add on. I keep like 40 feet with me and I've had to use that much a few times. I also keep an extra power cord ( that came in handy this past weekend ) came about 3 feet short.

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