Connections, dumping, and disabilities
I've read through lots of posts having to do with modifications to RVs to provide access for those with a disability, but no one has discussed the issues that concern us. Hubby is a hemi-plegic (para...
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DW is both a quadriplegic (post-polio) and a retired vocational rehabilitation counselor, so we've got a number of handy items to make hookups easier (not that kind, the ones at the campsite) ;)
For water hoses, we attach a Y valve with dual shut-offs at the spigot. One side of the Y has the regulator with a brass quick disconnect on its output; the other has a vacuum breaker valve (AKA backflow preventer) to connect to a flush hose or wash hose.
Then, each of our white water hoses have the appropriate quick disconnects (which can be connected together for storage). The in-line water filter has the quick disconnects, which then feed a quick disconnect on a 90° elbow -- the only other one that actually has to be screwed in.
For the power cords, we use Plug Dogs on our male AC plugs to ease the pulling to separate them, and Coil-n-Wrap to keep the cords coiled.
To do the dirty dumps, you can either buy a "blue boy" rolling tank or bring your TT to the dump station. For a small-medium sized TT, I'd drive it over and use a high quality hose system (Camco Rhino, Thetford Titan or SmartDrain). For a larger TT, you might consider using a portable macerator pump (Flo-Jet, Thetford Sani-con tank buddy) to reduce the diameter of the hose to about 1".
Any other questions, feel free to PM us.
Good luck and enjoy the open road!
For water hoses, we attach a Y valve with dual shut-offs at the spigot. One side of the Y has the regulator with a brass quick disconnect on its output; the other has a vacuum breaker valve (AKA backflow preventer) to connect to a flush hose or wash hose.
Then, each of our white water hoses have the appropriate quick disconnects (which can be connected together for storage). The in-line water filter has the quick disconnects, which then feed a quick disconnect on a 90° elbow -- the only other one that actually has to be screwed in.
For the power cords, we use Plug Dogs on our male AC plugs to ease the pulling to separate them, and Coil-n-Wrap to keep the cords coiled.
To do the dirty dumps, you can either buy a "blue boy" rolling tank or bring your TT to the dump station. For a small-medium sized TT, I'd drive it over and use a high quality hose system (Camco Rhino, Thetford Titan or SmartDrain). For a larger TT, you might consider using a portable macerator pump (Flo-Jet, Thetford Sani-con tank buddy) to reduce the diameter of the hose to about 1".
Any other questions, feel free to PM us.
Good luck and enjoy the open road!
