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    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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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.

Originally posted by Luv2Q

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.
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Apr 2015 at 3:35am
Originally posted by thegrandpoohbah

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?

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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2014 at 2:23pm
Originally posted by Podster

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. 


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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Oct 2014 at 10:57pm
Originally posted by GingerPod

I ordered this one.http://www.dwincorp.com/products.php?product_id=125
A new product that adjusts to the desired frame width-mounting location.I believe we need around 62" rail to rail so this is an excellent deal compared to the regular Super-Tube!
Free shipping promotion rite now!! Save Big!

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. Smile
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