Rhino Flex storage

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

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).

OK well,  I am referencing the stock storage tube on my 178, it's 27" long. I have a 15' hose and just measured what would fit in the 27" factory tube. It turns out that if I cut it to fit into my current storage, I end up with a 10' hose. I wonder what kind of distance is typical for on site hookups? Are they typically right next to the pad?

I did the square post sewer hose mod just the other day.  You have to be careful not to get the 4X4 fence post covers, they aren't big enough. You have to get the larger post covers in lawn and garden section of  Lowes.  (I think they are 5"X5"X 8' for around $27).

 The 1/4"x1" self tapping screws have a 3/8 hex head and cut a hole through the frame with no problem.   I previously measured the pod frame center to center so I new how far to space  holes to ensure I was going to hit the frame on both sides. I drilled four holes  large enough to allow a socket with an extension to pass through on the bottom side of the post. I wedged the post up against the frame with some 2X4's to get things straight and stable before drilling. I then placed a screw on the socket, place the socket through the hole, used a 1" flat fender washer and drove the screw home into the frame.

For one of the end caps (curb side) I used small sheet metal screws to hold it on permanently. The other end (road side) I drilled two holes on either side of the post, slipped a piece of 1/4" bungy cord through and knotted the ends on the inside. I drilled and mounted a drawer pull to the center of the cap for a handle. To secure the cap I simply pull the bungy over the cap and twist it around the knob. Works great.

I painted the post and caps black (strictly optional) before mounting and it took longer for the paint to dry than it did to cut and mount the assembly to the pod.  If you have any questions PM me and I can email some pics. There are some detail pictures already online if you look around.
The original designer of this modification had another great idea.  There is another part to the modification that is a nice touch. Lowes sells plastic spouting that slides into the post rather well. Simply cut to length and attached a wooden dowel or PVC pipe across the ends of the spouting as a handle and voila a drawer.  The Rhino hose, clear elbow, and other accessories fit nicely.  I can't take credit for any of this engineering,  someone else came up with the idea and it's a good one.  I thought about mounting another post to allow storage for other stuff like fishing rods, tent poles, outside string lights etc. Good luck with your project.

Originally posted by Markie I did the square post sewer hose mod just the other day.  You have to be careful not to get the 4X4 fence post covers, they aren't big enough. You have to get the larger post covers in lawn and garden section of  Lowes.  (I think they are 5"X5"X 8' for around $27).  The 1/4"x1" self tapping screws have a 3/8 hex head and cut a hole through the frame with no problem.   I previously measured the pod frame center to center so I new how far to space  holes to ensure I was going to hit the frame on both sides. I drilled four holes  large enough to allow a socket with an extension to pass through on the bottom side of the post. I wedged the post up against the frame with some 2X4's to get things straight and stable before drilling. I then placed a screw on the socket, place the socket through the hole, used a 1" flat fender washer and drove the screw home into the frame. For one of the end caps (curb side) I used small sheet metal screws to hold it on permanently. The other end (road side) I drilled two holes on either side of the post, slipped a piece of 1/4" bungy cord through and knotted the ends on the inside. I drilled and mounted a drawer pull to the center of the cap for a handle. To secure the cap I simply pull the bungy over the cap and twist it around the knob. Works great. I painted the post and caps black (strictly optional) before mounting and it took longer for the paint to dry than it did to cut and mount the assembly to the pod.  If you have any questions PM me and I can email some pics. There are some detail pictures already online if you look around. The original designer of this modification had another great idea.  There is another part to the modification that is a nice touch. Lowes sells plastic spouting that slides into the post rather well. Simply cut to length and attached a wooden dowel or PVC pipe across the ends of the spouting as a handle and voila a drawer.  The Rhino hose, clear elbow, and other accessories fit nicely.  I can't take credit for any of this engineering,  someone else came up with the idea and it's a good one.  I thought about mounting another post to allow storage for other stuff like fishing rods, tent poles, outside string lights etc. Good luck with your project.