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    Posted: 01 Oct 2014 at 1:40pm
I don't think that model was available when I bought mine.  I believe I ordered one 61" long.  No sag that I could see.
 
I keep one length of hose in mine, with room to spare, and it has always been enough.  It might be the 10-footer.  I carry a 2nd length in the pass-through storage compartment and a male attachment to join it to the original if necessary, but I've never needed it (so it is still clean, which is why it is in the pass-through).
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Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

The hoses are easy to cut.  Pack as much in the storage tube as you can an cut off the rest.

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True, but is that going to leave you with enough hose? I think the factory storage in like 27". Compacted from 27" what is the result on an expand hose? Is it enough? I dunno, I have zero stick time at the dump station. But, I am thinking the stations differ from place to place and having a short hose without reach could be a real bummer. Thoughts? What is the longest hose needed to ensure you can make the trip? 10' 15' 20' ? I want to be prepared, I don't want to have to ask to "Borrow" a hose...ewww. Wink
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Originally posted by techntrek

When I mounted mine I drilled pilot holes into the frame first.

Tech, you have the same slider tube? Did you have to support it in the middle?
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Self tappers sink perfectly into the frame.  No pilot hole needed with the 1/4", use medium speed on the drill, until you break through, then slow it down.  Thinner ones, like #10 or #8 are more fragile, so may need pilots in thicker material like the frame, but the 1/4" is fine.  Yes, you need to push hard when drilling.  The tube doesn't seem to sag much, they design it to go wide, the frame rails on my pod are 63 or 64 inches apart I believe.  I needed the middle sized one, it was $57 shipped.
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The hoses are easy to cut.  Pack as much in the storage tube as you can an cut off the rest.

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When I mounted mine I drilled pilot holes into the frame first.
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Originally posted by JStrube

You need some 1/4" self tapping screws, and a drill driver.  A tape measure and helper will help you get it squared up.  Like a 10 minute job.

Question: I've never really used self tapping screws. Are you guys sinking these into the frame? or the Floor? If it's the frame do these self tappers really just drill right through...no problem? Also, with fixing at one side and then the other, are you getting some sag in the middle of the tube? If so, what are you doing about it?

Thank you for taking time to share your experience. 

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I just checked one out and they want $54 for shipping via UPS to Canada plus brokerage and duty when it arrives. I'm going to have to come up with something else.
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You need some 1/4" self tapping screws, and a drill driver.  A tape measure and helper will help you get it squared up.  Like a 10 minute job.
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Originally posted by CharlieM

Buy a 43/80" adjustable Sani-Tube and install it crossways under the trailer frame.

http://www.dwincorp.com/products/125/NEW-SUPER-SLIDER-Adjustable-SUPER-TUBE
Let's assume I don't have much in the way of tools besides the basics. How hard is this to install?
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