I'm looking for a new sewer hose so I'm checking out Rhino. I've always heard they were really good so I'm looking on Amazon to find a deal and I see all these negative reviews. Turns out Rhino changed their fittings. The fittings are now attached to the hose via glue not with the black collar. They are permanently attached and the hoses have been blowing off the fittings. The picture they are using online and the picture on the box show the black collar but inside the box is the new style. I saw that for myself at Walmart tonightDoes anyone have any experience with the new style? Are they that bad?

Never used the "New" hoses. But I have used the older screw on fitting types in the past.. I switched to the Tetford "Smart Hose" which is no longer made but they have one called the Sentinel Same hose.. Very nice

We have been using this Valterra hose for the last three years and really like it. One of the main things we like is that it stays compressed unless you pull it out so if we don't need the full 15 feet we just pull out what is needed and it stores so much easier when fully compressed.

Try the sewer Solution. Don’t have to worry about ends coming off are weed eaters damaging it. Also can hook up PVC pipe for long runs.

Seems like they (Camco) have started calling everything Rhino.I like my Rhino Flex which does not appear to have changed. Only thing I see is the removable elbow which for some make it easier to store especially in bumpers.Rhino Flex

Rhinoflex... Not what it used to be | Good Sam Community

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RambleOnNW
Explorer II
Apr 24, 2019
Ron3rd wrote:
I like the 20 ft. Camco Revolution setup better than the Rhinoflex. What makes it handy is it can be split into two 10 ft hoses if you only need a short hose and not the full 20 ft. Nice heavy duty construction with sturdy connections and elbow. About $29 at WalMart

Camco Revolution 20 ft Hose Kit

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Store 1 10-ft section in the sewer boom and another in a plastic bin. This is our second set, the first set lasted 7-8 years.
LoudRam
Explorer
Apr 23, 2019
garyemunson wrote:
Just got a set. We'll see....

What does yours look like? Where did you get it?
LoudRam
Explorer
Apr 23, 2019
drsteve wrote:
A lot of manufacturers provide products to Walmart that are more cheaply made in order to meet the Walmart price point.

I realize that but it was the reviews on Amazon not Walmart that first pointed this out. The bottom line is Camco cheaped out with Rhino and ruined a great product. If the old style is still available I'd get it. It's a nice design. I hope you are right. I'll have to look around. However based on the reviews from Amazon where some of the people contacted Camco and Camco confirmed that they changed the design it doesn't look likely.
drsteve
Explorer
Apr 23, 2019
A lot of manufacturers provide products to Walmart that are more cheaply made in order to meet the Walmart price point.
LoudRam
Explorer
Apr 23, 2019
The part we can't be sure of is that the pictures on the box and online show the hose with removable fittings and black collars but the actual product in the box is the newer style. So unless you buy it in a store you can't be sure what your getting. They need to change their packaging to better reflect the contents. Technically it's false advertising.
bpounds
Nomad
Apr 23, 2019
LoudRam wrote:

I didn't buy anything yet. My comments are based on multiple reviews and pictures from Amazon buyers and my own observation of a rhino hose at Walmart.
For the Amazon link just go to Amazon and search for Rhino flex 20' sewer kit. There are over 3000 reviews and most were good but I was reading the most recent and there were enough hose separations to get me wondering.

I'm just saying there is a lot of confusion about their different grade products. Including cross-referenced reviews. It's their own fault.

Here is a link to the full Camco catalog. Knowing the differences in the products might help. 35mb download PDF.

Camco Catalog
LoudRam
Explorer
Apr 23, 2019
bpounds wrote:
LoudRam wrote:
I'm looking for a new sewer hose so I'm checking out Rhino. I've always heard they were really good so I'm looking on Amazon to find a deal and I see all these negative reviews. Turns out Rhino changed their fittings. The fittings are now attached to the hose via glue not with the black collar. They are permanently attached and the hoses have been blowing off the fittings. The picture they are using online and the picture on the box show the black collar but inside the box is the new style. I saw that for myself at Walmart tonight

Does anyone have any experience with the new style? Are they that bad?

I suspect you got the wrong product. Either because you bought the cheapest version, or possibly a seller swapped it on you. Either way, several products are called Rhinoflex. Various designs and price points. Maybe you would post a link to what you bought and then we can see.

I didn't buy anything yet. My comments are based on multiple reviews and pictures from Amazon buyers and my own observation of a rhino hose at Walmart.
For the Amazon link just go to Amazon and search for Rhino flex 20' sewer kit. There are over 3000 reviews and most were good but I was reading the most recent and there were enough hose separations to get me wondering.
bpounds
Nomad
Apr 23, 2019
LoudRam wrote:
I'm looking for a new sewer hose so I'm checking out Rhino. I've always heard they were really good so I'm looking on Amazon to find a deal and I see all these negative reviews. Turns out Rhino changed their fittings. The fittings are now attached to the hose via glue not with the black collar. They are permanently attached and the hoses have been blowing off the fittings. The picture they are using online and the picture on the box show the black collar but inside the box is the new style. I saw that for myself at Walmart tonight

Does anyone have any experience with the new style? Are they that bad?

I suspect you got the wrong product. Either because you bought the cheapest version, or possibly a seller swapped it on you. Either way, several products are called Rhinoflex. Various designs and price points. Maybe you would post a link to what you bought and then we can see.
Puttin
Explorer
Apr 23, 2019
There are adapters available that adapt female to male bayonet from the cam lock..also vice versa.
redhooker
Explorer II
Apr 23, 2019
While the waste master may be a great hose, I have no desire to modify my fittings which eliminates the option to use standard stuff. We carry over 40 feet of hose and have needed most or all of it on occasion.

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