Maiden voyage is over and I got christened

[LoudRam]

Our first camping trip in the new trailer is history. It went pretty smooth for the most part except for the tear down. We had a nice pull thru site and we set up towards the front to take advantage of a shade tree. It stretched my electric and sewer lines but they reached. It drained slightly up hill so draining the bathroom tanks were a pain but the galley tank went smooth.

Now for the christening.... It was raining on Sunday so this added to the fun. While draining the black tank I was walking out the hose trying to get it to drain. Remember this was slightly up hill along with the fact that I had 5 sewer lines hooked up to reach the drain. (New 10' lines so they were really about 7' long) I lifted up one full section too high and it split. I got splashed pretty good and it was nasty. I held the hose up to prevent further spillage and with my wife's help removed the damaged section and reconnected the line. It took a while to drain them.

So lessoned learned. We like the spot but next time we'll set up further back and I'll be more aware of how much stress these hoses can take. It took owning three trailers for this to happen. They were Revolution hoses but they weren't faulty, it was all me.

Here are a couple of pics. (Not of the christening)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ViDYnyBN4jTwgfy1A

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tS7upSu3eQnoJ8ud7

[LoudRam]

gordinho80 wrote:
How did the Ram 1500 fair withe trailer? I've got a 2012 1500 Crew 4x4 w/Hemi and a 27' Coachman trailer. Haven't taken it out yet, as the trailer had been in midst of practically a complete gut and overhaul.

Also, what part of Jersey? Jackson over here.

It pulled very nicely. Good tow experience. The Hemi has plenty of power. It does bounce a little when I hit a bump but not that bad. I upgraded the rear shocks to KYB Monomax's. They are designed for towing and hauling. I did that knowing the Ram's have a softer suspension. I might put bags in it just because but it really doesn't need them so they are low priority.

I'm in South Jersey, Gloucester County.

[gordinho80]

How did the Ram 1500 fair withe trailer? I've got a 2012 1500 Crew 4x4 w/Hemi and a 27' Coachman trailer. Haven't taken it out yet, as the trailer had been in midst of practically a complete gut and overhaul.

Also, what part of Jersey? Jackson over here.

[gordinho80]

How did the Ram 1500 fair withe trailer? I've got a 2012 1500 Crew 4x4 w/Hemi and a 27' Coachman trailer. Haven't taken it out yet, as the trailer had been in midst of practically a complete gut and overhaul.

Also, what part of Jersey? Jackson over here.

[DarkSkySeeker]

I carry 2 hoses that barely reach from the dump valves to the rear bumper.

[hvac]

Running nationwide I can think of many sites where I need over 35 ft of sewer line. Marin or north San francisco rv park is one, drain is far back and center, this year b4 heading back home to Michigan we stayed for a week, close to ferry and great cycling. Out ATC has a forward mounted drain valve as black and grey are way forward of the axles. Beautiful set up as in use they transfer weight from the rear 100 gallons of water, thus incredibly stable when towing. But, I carry over 50ft of hose in various length segments just in case.

[CavemanCharlie]

I had a hose split once, I think it was just because it was old. Thankfully it was at a camping dump station that had a great design that allowed me to just rinse everything into the dump port. I was kinda grossed out but, I had a friends 14 year old son with me and he just grabbed the rinse hose from the pole and washed it down without any problem or being squeamish.

That kid has a future is fixing broken sewer lines.

[LoudRam]

Since this was our first trip out I may end up doing that. Next time I won't need 5. I'll be closer and these hoses will be stretched but switching may be an option.

[Lantley]

LoudRam wrote:

Edd505 wrote:
5 sewer lines :E There is something wrong if you need that much to reach. Who carries 5 hoses??

See post #6 on the first page. With two gray tanks, I do. This campground has all their sewer dumps in the far rear of the sites. Knowing that and with two tanks one in the front third of the trailer I like to be prepared. Something wrong with that? And if you missed it in my first post these were new hoses. New 10' sewer hoses are not 10', they are 7' until they are used a few times. So in reality I had 5 7' hoses for a total length of about 35' which is not unreasonable. Maybe the sewer hose police will understand now.

Just a thought. I have 2 sewer connections as well. I believe it's easier to just move the hose between the 2 outlets as needed vs. setting up multiple hoses at each discharge.
Too much effort to get out 5 hoses and put them away vs. just using 2 hoses.

[LoudRam]

Edd505 wrote:
5 sewer lines :E There is something wrong if you need that much to reach. Who carries 5 hoses??

See post #6 on the first page. With two gray tanks, I do. This campground has all their sewer dumps in the far rear of the sites. Knowing that and with two tanks one in the front third of the trailer I like to be prepared. Something wrong with that? And if you missed it in my first post these were new hoses. New 10' sewer hoses are not 10', they are 7' until they are used a few times. So in reality I had 5 7' hoses for a total length of about 35' which is not unreasonable. Maybe the sewer hose police will understand now.

[Edd505]

5 sewer lines :E There is something wrong if you need that much to reach. Who carries 5 hoses??

[DarkSkySeeker]

Wishbone51 wrote:

Lantley wrote:
Realizing I don't need those Pink Flamingos maybe my lesson for the trip.

But please tell me you're keeping the jalapeño awning lights?

My awning lights are stars...

[Wishbone51]

Lantley wrote:
Realizing I don't need those Pink Flamingos maybe my lesson for the trip.

But please tell me you're keeping the jalapeño awning lights?

[Ron3rd]

If you've never had a sewer hose mishap you're not a real camper.

[Lantley]

DarkSkySeeker wrote:

Lantley wrote:

A wise camper once told me you learn something new each trip.

Seems particularly true with operating an RV.

To this day I still find it to be true. Each trip I learn something new.
I'm sort of entering a downsizing phase, where less is more.
Realizing I don't need those Pink Flamingos maybe my lesson for the trip.
Another good idea is to learn from the mistakes of others.
The lesson will just as beneficial to you but it's always cheaper and easier when it's at the other guys expense;)