DIY Sewer Hose Storage Install - Event Date: 06 Sep 2015

I want to attach a 5" square plastic fence post under my 179 that runs the width of the trailer for sewer hose storage. Has anyone done the same and most importantly how did you attach to the rv frame beams? I'm concerned about drilling any holes in beams to attach. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Originally posted by mcclurey I want to attach a 5" square plastic fence post under my 179 that runs the width of the trailer for sewer hose storage. Has anyone done the same and most importantly how did you attach to the rv frame beams? I'm concerned about drilling any holes in beams to attach. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Rather than use a fence post, I used a sewer hose storage tube from Camping World. It was about $20 on sale.

To attach it, I simply used long zip ties. They weren't long enough to go all the way around the frame, so I snapped a couple together and then attached the tube to those with a third zip tie. It has worked perfectly well, and after many miles of driving, the zip ties have not budged. I might need to replace them several years from now, but I doubt it. I got them tight enough that they aren't moving much at all, and good zip ties are very strong. It took about 10 minutes.

Originally posted by mcclurey This is great information as this is what I had in mind. I think... If I interpret correctly you drilled a larger hole in bottom of fence post so you could then reach through and drill a small tap hole into beam and place a stainless steel screw with washer. One on each end or two screws on each end?

Sorry for the delay in replying.  Yes, you have that right, but my sequence needs a little explaining.  I knew I couldn't lie under Our-Pod and blindly drill and screw upwards.  So, I first measured the side-to-side dimension of the beam centerlines, marked it on the plastic tube, drilled the larger holes, then use that as the template to drill the smaller holes.  THEN, I laid in the mud and drilled/ screwed!  When I get a moment, I'll take a picture of the holes.

I like the "Happy Tripping" process of marking, punching, pre-drilling and final drilling.

For "Happy Tripping," the size of the square tube fits the sewer piping rather nicely.  Also, a square tube is easier to work with in this process than a round, constantly moving tube.  And sincerely, the square tubes appeal to my aesthetic sense, i.e., I like them!

Having used this now on three camping trips, I am very pleased with it.

One last note:  I bought an 8 foot fence post cover, but the sewer pipe only needs 6.5 ft or so.  As you can see form the photos above, I used the other 1.5 feet for a fittings storage area.  Lock nuts and plastic spacers were found at the local handyman big box store.  Four fence post caps provide the closure at each end of the tubes.