SEWER PIG!

[Rbertalotto]

We are camping at full hook up park in Deming NM. The sewer connection is about 5? out of the ground so it was difficult to keep the exit end of the sewer hose in the hole. I’ve seen a commercially available device called a “Sewer Pig” and decided I needed to whip one up.

A sewer pig is simply a sandbag that sits on top of the sewer hose and holds it down.

Two Quart size freezer zip lock bags, a few shovels full of sand and some Gorilla tape and I had a Sewer Pig!

[wa8yxm]

There actualy is a product caled a Sewer Pig. it is a plastic bottle holds about a gallon of water (8 pounds) shaped like a pig, assorted colors and the bottom is designed to the "legs" of the pig fit over the sewer hose outlet/nozzle and hold it in the ground.

There is also a product called as I recal HOSE BUDDY. same concept but it is more "Block" shaped.. i have one of those. The Pig is simply the same product but cuter.

[jerryjay11]

Rbertalotto wrote:
Not sure there are many codes here in the mountains of New Mexico... 🙂

For some unknown reason, the thread in adapter I have will not thread into the standing pipe. In fact, the thread in cap won't thread in other than a 1/2 thread. The treads in the standing pipe must be damaged.

It drains just fine as the outlet on the trailer is higher than the standing pipe. But there is a bit of water left in the drain pipe after the tanks are emptied. Need to disconnect from trailer and lift up the end and "walk the pipe" to empty it.

It did look cross-threaded to me. I thought maybe my chair had a short leg or something when I looked at it.

[Dave_H_M]

regardless of all the nay saying, I think it is a neat thought.

me, I woulda probably tried to drag that big ole rock by the road over and prop it on there. :S

[Rbertalotto]

I rarely stay in parks with sewer connections. Mostly we are boondocking. I need to get one of those sewer support thingys for times like this.

"A sewer hose support would fix the standing water issue..."

[eb145]

Darn.

From the title I was hoping for a good dump station type story.

But homemade sand bags are pretty cool.

[Dutch_12078]

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[Dutch_12078]

Rbertalotto wrote:
Not sure there are many codes here in the mountains of New Mexico... 🙂

For some unknown reason, the thread in adapter I have will not thread into the standing pipe. In fact, the thread in cap won't thread in other than a 1/2 thread. The treads in the standing pipe must be damaged.

It drains just fine as the outlet on the trailer is higher than the standing pipe. But there is a bit of water left in the drain pipe after the tanks are emptied. Need to disconnect from trailer and lift up the end and "walk the pipe" to empty it.

A sewer hose support would fix the standing water issue...

Camco 43041 15ft Sidewinder RV Sewer Hose Support

[SaltiDawg]

DutchmenSport wrote:
...It weighs a lot less than sand bags!
...

You think he takes the sand with him? 😉

[ependydad]

Good stuff. I carry some 2 gallon ziplock bags that I'll fill with water to accomplish the same thing.

As for the sewer donuts- I've literally never had luck with them. I have to push like heck and can barely get everything to fit the few times that I've tried using them. I finally pitched mine and will get one when I absolutely have to.

[Lynnmor]

I keep some of those large nail type tent stakes with my sewer supplies. With a bit of twine, the pipe can be tied down.

[DutchmenSport]

That's why you always carry a rubber sewer donut. It fit pipes without threads, all sizes, weird and weider. If the pipe does not have threads, you insert the rubber donut and then stick your sewer end into it. Push it down and it's snug. Been using one of these for years and years. It weighs a lot less than sand bags!

[Rbertalotto]

The OP got to play with ziploc bags AND duct tape. Does it get any better?

....LOL

Hey...It's raining! Gotta be doing something creative!

[gbopp]

coolmom42 wrote:
Great idea! How would we survive without ziploc bags!

The OP got to play with ziploc bags AND duct tape. Does it get any better? 🙂

[GordonThree]

Rbertalotto wrote:
Not sure there are many codes here in the mountains of New Mexico... 🙂

For some unknown reason, the thread in adapter I have will not thread into the standing pipe. In fact, the thread in cap won't thread in other than a 1/2 thread. The treads in the standing pipe must be damaged.

It drains just fine as the outlet on the trailer is higher than the standing pipe. But there is a bit of water left in the drain pipe after the tanks are emptied. Need to disconnect from trailer and lift up the end and "walk the pipe" to empty it.

You've got a good solution for a messy problem. Thumbs up 🙂