Vinyl fencepost for sewer hose storage

[RetiredBob]

I'm going to mount a 5"x5" vinyl fencepost for sewer hose storage. I'd like to drill a series of holes along the bottom to allow any liquid to drain out. How can I drill the holes without leaving burrs on the inside that could snag the hose?

[Katdaddy]

I have been using a fence post to hold my hoses for over 5 years now. I mounted the post on top of my camper's bumper. I bought allthread of the proper length and after measuring where the bends needed to be, heated the thread and bent it into a u shape. I drilled a piece of flat bar to accept the allthread under the bumper and bolted it into place. I drilled holes into each end and inserted a bolt. It holds the hoses in place, but allows plenty of air circulation. I did not drill any holes for drainage and have never had any problems.

[ependydad]

westend wrote:

This is also what I did. I just don't have pictures.

[Carb_Cleaner]

There are some ideas for mounting and closing HERE.

[wa8yxm]

Mine is tarp strapped (will soon double strap it) to the frame rails under my Damon Intruder.

I modified the "open" end of the post (the "Closed" end I simply screwed the cap on with screws)

I then attached the cover with a hinge on the top... (Had to use a shim or two under the pipe end of the common butt hinge) The end is modified so there is a "Tab" on the bottom, this tab extends through a "Slot" on the end cap (i may re-do it so it's just under the end cap by cutting the end cap)

A barrel latch drops through a hole in the tab

To keep it open when inserting/removing hose

I open the compartment door above it and let it close on the opened cap. this holds the cap, and then I need to get into that compartment anyway.

[westend]

Hose holder with gutter drawer:

[DarthMuffin]

How are people keeping the cap on the fence post?

[Hillyhiker]

Where did you mount the post and what did you mount it to? Trying to figure out where to mount one on a B van. Photo examples would be very welcome if you have them. 🙂

[cpaulsen]

Got my post cover @ HD about 5 years ago.....mounted at an angle sloping to the cap. Drilled 1" holes with a step drill. Never a problem with the burrs and I just slide the sewer hose with the connecters right into the post....put the fence post cap on and an done.

[Roundtwo-40]

I used the U shaped gutter not the K shape.

[ependydad]

tvman44 wrote:
Do what I did, get a length of PVC gutter material and slip into the fence post to use as a sliding tray. Solves that problem and makes access to hoses even easier, I keep 2 10' hoses in mine. 🙂

PenMan wrote:
I also use a plastic gutter inside the 5x5 fence post to slide the hose in.

Use the plastic gutter as a drawer. No worries about burrs and makes it easy to get things in/out.

[hedge]

I haven't seen the posts at the Lowes or HD up here in Canada. Has anyone else found them?

[RetiredBob]

Wow, thanks for all the great replies. Need to think about them and figure out the best one!

[3_0charlie]

I did the same install, except the post was installed at a small angle: opening is high-side. A single hole required for drainage, bottom end.

[Roundtwo-40]

Got my post cover 5x5 at Home Depot, use a step drill to drill holes in it.