I've read about and seen some really cool ideas for storing the slinky but still can't figure out why folks won't use the rear bumper storage (If available)?I know the factory caps fall off and the hose can easily fall out but wouldn't it be a lot easier and cheaper to make a good cap with latches/hinges/fasteners on it for the existing bumper than it is to fabricate a completely new device to hold the sewer hose?Help me out. I'm likely improving the factory bumper caps on mine this week. Have I missed something? Is there a reason not to?I've even seen square PVC pipe the same dimensions as the rear bumper mounted right on top of the rear bumper??? WHY?

I store mine in the bumper and even found a bumper cap that has a hinged door on in. I had to use self-tapping metal screws to get it to stay on but it works well. One negative to storing the stinky slinky in there is that it may rust out the bumper tube after a while.

I use bumper storage. As long as only one end has a fitting, I'm fine.

Last trailer had cheapie stamped bumper so I stored it in a PVC tube. New trailer has square tube bumper. I added ventilated caps and keep the hose in there.

Ah hah!!! So, I am not alone! So whats all the hubub about fence posts and PVC storage then? I figured rust issues would be no worse than the water that already finds it way in there from road grime.

In my case the bumper storage was a bit yucky from the prior owner. And I was worried about rust.So I made one of the fence post/rain gutter units and now I easily store 2x10' hoses plus a shrinking garden hose with nozzle (dedicated for cleaning the waste hoses and gear). I did buy an extra 5' hose and it now lives in the bumper.My "extra" use for the in-bumper storage is when we stop somewhere for the dogs to do business and there isn't a trash can around for the resulting bag of waste. It goes into the bumper until our next appropriate stop.

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larv
Explorer
Aug 21, 2014
Finally attached the vinyl fence post with hose clamps. Doesn't look too "redneck"!

Larv
ls1mike
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2014
DanKirk wrote:

My setup is similar. I didn't mind using the bumper, never had a problem, but this type of setup is nice and clean!
BubbaChris
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
Mine is attached to some frame points underneath, and I used heavy-duty UV-safe zip ties. Since mine doesn't need to be pretty, I'll probably upgrade to plumber's tape during the off season.
westend
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
larv wrote:
I got the fence post cut to length but am in a quandary as to how to attach it to the bumper. I keep thinking bungee ball cords but they will eventually deteriorate in the sun.

Any ideas?

Larv

I attached mine using *for each clamp*--two pieces of aluminum (through hole drilled), two pieces of threaded rod, washers,four nuts (on the top I used castle nuts for a better cosmetic look). I used two of these clamps. I guess I was feeling detailed that day because I covered the threaded rod with an aluminum tube.
larv
Explorer
Aug 14, 2014
I got the fence post cut to length but am in a quandary as to how to attach it to the bumper. I keep thinking bungee ball cords but they will eventually deteriorate in the sun.

Any ideas?

Larv
larv
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
BTW, what would be the best way to extend the spare 1"-2"?
Larv
larv
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
DanKirk wrote:
DustyR wrote:
DanKirk wrote:
My old Rhino hose fit in the bumper. But, the new Rhino hose, with the swivel fittings, does not fit. I didn't want to store the hose in the trailer, so I just added the fence post/gutter drawer under the trailer. If the bumper was big enough for the new hose, I would still use the bumper.

How did you attach the fence post under the trailer??

I made brackets and used all-thread. I hung them from the frame rails:

I'm interested in mounting the fence post on top of the bumper. Why wouldn't the all-thread work for that also? All-thread long enough to go around the bumper and fence post. Will have to extend the tire maybe another inch to allow room for the fence post to slide between the the tire and TT body. Thoughts?

Larv
rbpru
Explorer II
Jul 26, 2014
In my previous post I mentioned that I had purchased a bumper end cap with a flexible center push-in to lock it in place. :C:C

Well so much for science, the center push-in core fatigued and I now have a separate center piece with outside collar. It does hold the slinky however and has not flown off like the original. :R

I will eventually buy another end cap and drill the bumper and cap for a small locking pin but that will have to wait until I get home.
69_Avion
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014
PVC pipe isn't as resistant to sunlight, as ABS pipe is.
mooky_stinks
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014
larv wrote:
Mooky, did you secure your PVC pipe with bungee cords?

It's attached with 2 stainless 1/4-20 pan head screws and lock nuts. The pan head screws keep the hose from catching on them.

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