What's needed for sewer hose storage

[Lectric80]

Hi everybody, I'm looking at the modifications people have made, and I'm wondering what's required for sewer hose storage?

By this I mean my trailer has a storage but it curves immediately and I cannot put a hose in it if it has connectors. My thought was to use a piece of pvc pipe on the rear to store my new Rhinoflex 15' hose, rough measurement seemed to be 4.5", but that doesn't seem to jive with most rv's having 4" rear bumpers and that would be a 5"pipe. So, what size pvc pipe is needed to store such a hose? Is there a better way, as in cheaper?

There is no bumper on the rear, just two 1/2" square tubes sticking out. Eventually I plan to add a small rack to this, but I can adjust as needed when I'm ready for that.

Thank you in advance for any advice, as the trailer needs to be brought home this week and that means draining the tanks, which means the hose isn't going back inside the trailer.

[Draggo]

I did the same thing as rhagfo with the square fence posts. I added 2 of them with access from either side. I keep a 10' sewer hose with connectors on one side and just a 10' extension on the other in one of them. In the second one I keep a hose that's only used for the blank tank flush and then a "junk" garden hose on the other side that I can use to just drain my gray tank. Keeps everything hand and out of the way.

[klutchdust]

rhagfo wrote:
We use a 5" vinyl fence post, best solution I have ever found, all fitting also fit.

This is the best idea i have seen. I have a round tube that the former owner installed that is useless. Square looks much nicer.

[time2roll]

I have two of the DIY vinyl fence post carriers installed. No issues for many years and miles.

[Lectric80]

Lantley wrote:
It may seam expensive but this system works like a champ
6"sewer hose carrier

This is likely similar to what will be used to replace the factory setup.

[Lectric80]

Reisender wrote:
We installed two Rubbermaid packer boxes on the hitch platform. The one on the right is for sewer hoses etc (yucky stuff), the one on the left is for chocks and levelelling blocks etc. The centre one is stock and had the propane. But we also carry the fresh water hoses, empty water jugs for campground use and an empty bucket. We pack the hitch light. And we mounted a strap and brackets for our little 6 gallon tote tank. Nice setup for us.



Great idea, unfortunately on this trailer the propane tanks and batteries are in compartments that have doors that open in those areas. That said, what a great way to maximize your storage.

[Reisender]

We installed two Rubbermaid packer boxes on the hitch platform. The one on the right is for sewer hoses etc (yucky stuff), the one on the left is for chocks and levelelling blocks etc. The centre one is stock and had the propane. But we also carry the fresh water hoses, empty water jugs for campground use and an empty bucket. We pack the hitch light. And we mounted a strap and brackets for our little 6 gallon tote tank. Nice setup for us.

[Lantley]

It may seam expensive but this system works like a champ
6"sewer hose carrier

[ferndaleflyer]

I also keep mine in a tote in the compartment where the water pump is. Also has room for some extra hose and fittings that sometimes come in handy.

[Lectric80]

Thank you everyone, I'll be figuring it out this week and I'll post up with what I decide. Right now I'm thinking a tote might just be the ticket, then I may see about removing the existing storage setup and making it straight so it looks factory but actually allows a hose to be stored. The trailer I have has a plastic skirt around the bottom that helps with aero, but also has a door in it for the hose storage, so modifying it would be a good idea.

[IAMICHABOD]

I keep all my Rhino sewer hoses,The 15 Foot and The 5 Foot extension and all fittings in a Rubbermaid Tote,this keeps them away from everything so it won't contaminate anything and it is stackable.

[rhagfo]

We use a 5" vinyl fence post, best solution I have ever found, all fitting also fit.

[TenOC]

albert18 wrote:
Hey, when it comes to sewer hose storage, there are a few options you can consider. One solution is to use a piece of PVC pipe attached to the rear of your trailer.!

A square Vinyl fence post is cheaper and easier to attach. I have 2 mounted under the belly near the sewer exit pipe of my 5er. I can store two hose in each so I have a spare or two.

[dodge_guy]

A sewer to start with!

[Pangaea_Ron]

I zip-tied 6" diameter flexible corrugated drain pipe to the underside of my MH frame from side to side. I also store rigid plastic gutter sections there to support the sewer hose when in use.