Can I add a bit of hose between drain and macerator?

[TurnThePage]

Instead of hanging the macerator off the black/gray drain, can I add a couple feet of hose between them, allowing the macerator to set on the ground? Any reason not to?

[Cummins12V98]

I like having a clear elbow before so you and see when it's almost drained.

[Bobbo]

I think it is. Now, if you were driving down the road with it hanging on there, I would give a different answer. Driving down the road, when you hit speed bumps or potholes, you have a dynamic load that is many times higher than just the weight of the macerator hanging on there while it is sitting still.

[TurnThePage]

Is it silly to worry about the weight of the macerator hanging off the drain?

[Boomerweps]

My only concern would be getting that regular sewer hose fully drained, plus an extra item to clean.
But mechanically using it that way, no problem.

[wa8yxm]

Done it up to around 30 feet on one occasion. (Had to use a portable battery for the pump).

At least one model comes with a short length of 3" hose on the inlet (This model is mounted in the RV.. gives you the choice of using the pump or a straight 3" stinky slinky).

[bucky]

That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[Boon_Docker]

You're Welcome

[TurnThePage]

Thanks for the feedback!

[Boon_Docker]

I added 3 feet of hose to my macerator and it works just fine.