Rhino Flex storage |
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thegrandpoohbah
Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: Fort Nelson, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
Topic: Rhino Flex storage Posted: 02 Sep 2016 at 12:19am |
So just an update. My Super Slider had originally shown up with one end broken due to shipping damage. DWI was awesome to deal with and they shipped me replacement parts right away. Fast forward to today as I was getting ready for this weekends camping trip. The passenger side door is gone and my Rhino Flex is missing. I believe it broke off somewhere on my last drive home and the hose just slid right out as I made a left turn. I am really questioning the quality of materials they use to make these things. Now I have to order another Rhino Flex and I am back to square one as far as storage. I am leaning towards a Rubbermaid tote bin in the bed of the truck. Anyone know what size tote would be good for the 15' kit?
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
2009 R-Pod 171 |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 10:44am |
Galvanized or zinc plated 1/4" Steel Hex Head self tapping lag bolts and stainless washers. Mark the hole locations with a pen, use hammer and punch to pre-spot the hole, drill small (1/8" ) hole first , then 80% the diameter of the lag screw. The lag screw will then be easier to drive, no danger of breaking or "walking" away from the location you spotted.
My sewer carrier is just in front of my step near the door. Each end has a hatch, I only use the drain side door. It easily holds the entire RhinoFlex hose system. |
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2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 6:48am |
I recommend #14 Stainless Steel Hex Head sheet metal screws and flat washers. Pre-drill pilot holes and be careful twisting them in to avoid breaking the screws. Stainless is brittle and hard.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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thegrandpoohbah
Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: Fort Nelson, BC Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
Posted: 18 Apr 2015 at 12:15am |
So just some self tapping metal screws should do the trick? I might use washers too in order to avoid too much pressure on the plastic mounting bracket.
Any pics?
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2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport
2009 R-Pod 171 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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