Fence post under trailer question

On my previous trailer (Springdale), I did something similar to the fence post, but I used a 4 inch PVC pipe and drain covers like in a shower. I made the tube 10 feet long (trailers are 8 feet wide), and it fit perfect from the rear axle to the end of the camper. I used a combination of zip ties and later metal straps to attach it to the under carriage of the camper. When I got my new Outback, the underside was completely enclosed, so I never reattached the tube. I still have the tube in my garage, if I ever have to remove the cover from under the Outback, and see how the frame is put together, I may someday use it again. But for my Springdale it worked great. Here's the photos. I think they speak for themselves:


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I cut this one in half long ways, which also doubled as a support for the hose when on the ground:
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Wishbone51 wrote:
I was thinking about doing the fence post sewer hose mod with the slide-out gutter. I currently keep the sewer hose and attachments in a tote in the outside storage. I don't like the idea of using the bumper, as it seems to get rusty and it's a tight fit. Worried about puncturing the slinky. The rinse hose also takes up a lot of room, so I was thinking about getting one of those coil hoses, which should fit in the fence post as well.

My question is in regards to the idea of having a second fence post for the fresh water hose and attachments as well, also using a coiled hose. I would use termination caps on both ends of the hose to keep the dust out, and rinse out the fence post regularly.

Any comments on this for or against? Would be nice to keep all my hoses out of storage to free up a lot of room.

I added two of the fence posts under our new trailer figured while I was doing one might as well do two.

I use one for Fishing rods reel and all put them in one from each side I am always ready to fish reel line and hook all set open cover and go.

The Hose I still store in the rear bumper very rarely use it I have a smaller ten foot in my store box with the fittings that I always use.

The other Fence post I really like your idea of the coiled hose storage I already use those coil hoses and they are great! I could also put the splitter and 90 degree elbow in there. Thanks for the idea!

I have seen some pretty nice covers that were made for the fence post approach. Many were fence post caps that were hinged, latched, etc. They looked pretty sharp but I don't know where they got the hardware for them.

TakingThe5th wrote:
I have seen some pretty nice covers that were made for the fence post approach. Many were fence post caps that were hinged, latched, etc. They looked pretty sharp but I don't know where they got the hardware for them.

I used the fence post caps on mine and I have them held on with spring latches I got from where else AMAZON!

They work great and never come open I can take a couple of pics if anyone is interested.

Cap held with latch and flat pin hinge on opposite side. Bought the pieces at the local hardware store:

Well the great part of the 5" post for sewer stuff is it all fits.
As for the water hose, I think a good quality hose might be able to be coiled inside the fence post.
This is the 90 degree end fitting in the 5" post.



Hinged cover with hinges and latch.

I used the fence post cals on mine & on one end it is pop rivited on, the other end next to the drain connector is attached with hinges and a small padlock hasp with a small clip to keep it latched. I attached my post to the frame with plumbers strap. Sure is handy.
DutchmenSport I like what you did also. :)

westend wrote:
Cap held with latch and flat pin hinge on opposite side. Bought the pieces at the local hardware store:

Bingo that's the same type clamps I used. I love Pop Rivets!

I made spacers and attached a square vinyl fence post on top of the existing metal sewer bumper tube. One end has a cap screwed on, and the opening end cap is held in place with two small rods going through the cap and tube vertically. I put the cap on the tube and just drilled matching holes for the rods to go through. The "rods" are actually heavy metal coat hangers with a loop on top. Three trailers, and it's still working well. I never lost a rod...Most fence posts have some holes in them for fencing so I mounted those on the lower side to allow drainage.

My original question was regarding putting in a second fence post for a coiled fresh water hose. As long as the ends are capped, and the fence post has drainage and rinsed regularly, do you see any issues with this?