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thegrandpoohbah View Drop Down
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    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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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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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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Posts: 23 		Direct Link To This Post 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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