Sewer connections on R178

Originally posted by techntrek An addition to what Charlie said, you don't have to keep the gray tank closed until it fills since it will fill in just a few showers and the gray tank can last more than half a week.  I keep mine open until I know I'll need to dump the black tank, then close the gray tank to accumulate a morning's round of showers, then dump the black.  Leaving the black closed again and the gray open.

Doug,

I hope you meant to say the black tank can last more than half a week. Certainly not the gray with your crew! My caution on leaving the gray valve open to the sewer was from personal experience. Unknown to me the original vacuum breaker under the galley sink had failed open. The effect was to suck campground sewer gas back into the Pod, especially with the Fantastic running. Not pleasant! Even with the window cracked it got bad until I figured it out. Maybe a rare occurrence, but I had a very similar problem on my new Camplite. Probably the same vendor.

Originally posted by Bubink Glad I stumbled on this topic as we are in the midst of sewer hose debates/decisions. We bought the Valterra Dominator for our hose but have been reading good reviews about the Rhinoflex system. I know the Rhinoflex will fit in the black tube from D&C Inc but we would have to get the 60" one from them to accomodate the longer length we want. SO pros and cons of Rhinoflex vs Dominator?? New tube from D&C or make one from 4"-6" PVC? My goal is to have a tube that will store all the stuff associated with the sewer so need any input anybody can offer!! Thanks!

I can't speak from experience on the Dominator, but I can personally recommend the RhinoFlex hose and the d&w carrier. On the Valterra carrier, it's not clear from their catalog where the 64" is measured and what the spacing is between mounting brackets. On my 172 the center to center rail spacing was 61-62" That spacing can be ordered from d&w inc, but it must be ordered as a special order. No added cost, but must be specified. Their 60" model does accommodate the 15 foot Rhino with adapters and a 45 degree clear elbow. The d&w carrier can be mounted transverse under the Pod.

Not sure how/where the Valterra would mount. Others can comment. You could make a carrier from PVC, but that requires more work and thinking .

So Bob,

Will the 63" bracket spacing allow transverse mounting on the Pod? I don't have my pod available so I can't measure.

The 4 3/8 I.D. may be very tight for the Rhino. Don't know about the Valterra hose. The d&w SuperTube is 4  9/16 I.D. and just large enough for the Rhino and accessories.

Furpod: No Camplite yet?

Originally posted by CharlieM Furpod: No Camplite yet?

Nope.. it will be our next camper, but we really love the pod.. and the pod community. When we toured LL's factory last year, I talked to them about the lack of a forum and community like the pod, and some other campers have.. they pointed me towards the yahoo group, where I had been a member for over a year.. told them it was mostly pop up fabric discussions.. they said.. "yeah.. well" I was very glad to see they have a forum now, though would like to have seen the community build it rather than the factory.. You know the deal on that I am sure..

We were SURE we would order after the tour, but like I said, the pod people are a strong pull..