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GingerPod
Groupie Joined: 09 Jul 2014 Location: Pinehurst NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Topic: Rhino Flex storage Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 9:18pm |
Here is a pic of when I installed the slider tube on our Pod.
Should help. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5100&PN=3&title=sewer-hose-storage |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 10:13am |
thegrandpoohbah , I don't know if you have figured out another way of carrying your RhinoFlex yet, but $54 plus for the DW carrier is a very good purchase for this. Well worth every dollar. It works, it fits, it's relatively easy to install (pre drill the holes into the frame then install self tapping bolts, it's easier that way). I purchased the D&W Super-Slider Adjustable super tube, 43-80" version, extendable version, no worries about which length and it fits perfect, does not sag at all, and fits the RhinoFlex giant end connector no problems. It cost me $57 shipped here in US. I would have paid more, it solved a dilemma. I got to have my nice Rhino Flex, store it underneath the Pod and not inside a container in the storage area taking up space (no smells either). |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 2:10pm |
Yep, I purchased a 64" tube at Camping World and just returned it because it's about 1.5" long. It looks like the slider is the ticket for me as well.
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thegrandpoohbah
Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: Fort Nelson, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 1:15am |
Yeah, I'm going to have to do this next spring. I've spent far too much money lately and I can only push the wife so far...
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
2009 R-Pod 171 |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 10:57pm |
Thanks for pointing out the source for this product. I received and installed one yesterday and was very happy with the quality of the product. I was concerned, because it's adjustable, that it would be sloppy and maybe sag but thats not the case at all. A very good and solid product and I'm a happy camper.
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WillThrill
Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 298 |
Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 2:23pm |
Is it too long? I too purchased one of these and used multiple cable ties to attach it to the frame, side to side. It's not going anywhere now, and it works perfectly. |
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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien
2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 13 Oct 2014 at 1:26pm |
"Is it too long? I too purchased one of these and used multiple cable ties to attach it to the frame, side to side. It's not going anywhere now, and it works perfectly."
I don't recall if it was long or short, but the fastener area would not line up on the frame where I wanted to permanently mount it. So, for me, the Super Slide was the answer. Thanks!
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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thegrandpoohbah
Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: Fort Nelson, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 1:02am |
Ok, I just ordered one of those Super Slider tubes from DW Inc. It arrived with one of the caps broken so they are sending me a replacement part. What kind of screws or other hardware do you recommend for installing it? And where would be the best spot on a 171?
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
2009 R-Pod 171 |
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 3:35am |
I don't know that I picked the "best" place for the SS tube on our 171, but I installed it just behind the sewer connection. Drilled pilot holes in the frame & used hex-head metal screws. Don't recall size. Be careful when you tighten those screws; it's real easy to distort/break the eye the screw goes through.
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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rickcosby
Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 12:29pm |
I did not drill any pilot holes and had no trouble sinking them into the frame. You have to push a bit but I was using a decent cordless drill. The nice thing about the slider model is that you can adjust it so that screws on both sides go into the frame.
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