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    Posted: 04 Oct 2014 at 9:18pm
Here is a pic of when I installed the slider tube on our Pod.
Should help.

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5100&PN=3&title=sewer-hose-storage
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Posts: 451 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 10:13am
Originally posted by thegrandpoohbah

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.

thegrandpoohbah , I don't know if you have figured out another way of carrying your RhinoFlex yet, but $54 plus for the DW carrier is a very good purchase for this. Well worth every dollar. It works, it fits, it's relatively easy to install (pre drill the holes into the frame then install self tapping bolts, it's easier that way).

 I purchased the D&W Super-Slider Adjustable super tube, 43-80" version, extendable version, no worries about which length and it fits perfect, does not sag at all, and fits the RhinoFlex giant end connector no problems. It cost me $57 shipped here in US. I would have paid more, it solved a dilemma. I got to have my nice Rhino Flex, store it underneath the Pod and not inside a container in the storage area taking up space (no smells either).

 
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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. 
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Yeah, I'm going to have to do this next spring. I've spent far too much money lately and I can only push the wife so far...
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Posts: 1108 		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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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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Posts: 1108 		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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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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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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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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