Help with attaching water hoses and sewer hoses

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I am dealing with grip and arm weakness due to ALS. While I can still walk and travel we'd like to go out west (FHU campsites only), but I don't have enough grip strength to snap the sewer hoses in place, and getting the water hose tight is another issue. I can probably handle the water hose with vise grips and pliers, but does anyone out there have any suggested methods to attach the sewer hose? My wife and I can handle everything else. Since we are in our RV for the next two months while our house is being built, I will have time to practice on this.

bob213 · Answer

A strap wrench should work or they have a wrench made just for that.sewer drain wrenchHope it works for you!

nicholsfamily05 · Answer

One of our camping buddy's bought a set of these and seems to like them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OJHPQSQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462811368&sr=8-1π=SY200_QL40&keywords=rv+sewer+hose+wrench&dpPl=1&dpID=31IuArLctfL&ref=plSrch

wnybob · Answer

Here is a sewer hose compartment that may help once it is installed.

Pivot - EZ-Hose

The video is mostly about installing, but once installed it is basically a swing out to use.

The link is from a 5-6-16 post here.

alabama_jim · Answer

Campers are some of the friendliest people you can find.  Never feel bad about asking for assistance.  Most people would welcome the opportunity to help.  We are all part of one great family.  God Bless you and may you have many fun times.

major_dad · Answer

Thanks for the helpful suggestions...I knew there would be plenty of good advice here. I also know that campers are some of the most helpful people in the world, and that folks in the campground are willing to pitch in and help a disabled vet the way I was willing to help before this disease struck me down.

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