Rubber Hose Sections installed in Grey Water Drain Pipe???

rrupert wrote:
It may be what is called a Fernco fitting which is used to join sections of pipe which could have been repaired. Rather than cementing the parts together they are used. If done correctly there is nothing wrong with it. They are commonly used in plumbing.

Link:Fernco

x2, what you are seeing is not necessarily a bad thing.

Those couplers are actually used a lot in repairs. My old trailer had a bad dump valve that needed to be replace, and it went into a "Y" fitting (long story), but the Fernco fitting was the best way to do the repair. Otherwise I'd be opening up a can of worms, dropping the tanks, etc. Lasted many, many years. They're used in homes to and if used in the right application last for a long time.

rrupert wrote:
It may be what is called a Fernco fitting which is used to join sections of pipe which could have been repaired. Rather than cementing the parts together they are used. If done correctly there is nothing wrong with it. They are commonly used in plumbing.

Link:Fernco

Thanks for the Fernco link! This is exactly what it is. There are two of these joined sections. They are hose clamped in place and a copious amount of silicone was used to seal ends of rubber hose as well.

I wish I could "multi-quote" on this forum so I could address the other previous comments. But I will do my best to answer your comments:

-Used trailer, bought AS-IS
-No Warranty
-Sorry, I didn't think to snap a picture of the pipe
-I gave the dealership a laundry list of items to address (the grey water rubber hose issue was included) during a Pre-PDI look
-Dealership is currently fixing/replacing items (new tires, fixing trim, replacing exhaust fan, etc.) on camper that were previously identified
-The PDI will be held in the near future

dh

It may be what is called a Fernco fitting which is used to join sections of pipe which could have been repaired. Rather than cementing the parts together they are used. If done correctly there is nothing wrong with it. They are commonly used in plumbing.

Link:Fernco

A picture is worth a thousand words. A PDI is also worth a lot.

Fill the gray tank with clear water and see if the sewer pipes are leaking.

Are you buying a used trailer "as is", or is there some warranty attached, or is this a new trailer?

x2 agree with SoundGuy, never seen anything like it on a new trailer.

You haven't said but if this is a used trailer then anything is possible ... never seen this with a new trailer.