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DutchmenSport
Mar 29, 2016Explorer
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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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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