Sewer Hose Holder
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Topic: Sewer Hose Holder
Posted By: chiman
Subject: Sewer Hose Holder
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2014 at 7:47pm
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For those who have had any trouble finding and mounting an excellent sewer hose holder that will hold a 15 foot Rhino here is what I did that worked well: I ordered from the same folks that make the stock hose carrier that comes on all of our pods (which is useless for a longer sewer hose) a five foot tube (60 inch one on the size you pick just before checkout). It looks like the stock one that comes on the front of our pods except it is five foot long and a little bigger around to fit the rhino type hoses. I then mounted it with self taping metal screws along side the frame just behind the crank down jack on the right side (looking from the front). The mounting brackets that are built in to the tube only allow for one screw into the frame but I used 1.75 inch long screws which hold the tube just fine as it weights next to nothing and with the hose in it I doubt if it weights altogether more that four or so pounds. I then used heavy duty zip ties in the bottom hole of the mounting bracket and snugged them up just as a backup in case the screws were ever to fail which I don't think would ever occur. The installation looks like a factory type addition. The 15 ft rhino hose fits just fine in the holder and the holder has the same doors as the stock one and I put little locks on these to make sure they don't open accidentally. I use the stock one on the front to hold things like an extra propane hose from tank to regulator and a few other items I carry for minor repairs if ever needed. I also put little locks on these as well. The link to the company and the tube/carrier is: www.dwincorp.com/products/82/SUPER-TUBE Remember to order the 60 inch one if you want to hold a 15 foot rhino type hose. PS: After posting this realized others might have done this already and did a search and sure enough others have done it with the super tube. I have a 178 and mounting the tube cross wise from frame to frame just seemed to not be a good solution on the 178 due to tanks and step being in the way. Plus I liked the look of the tube being mounted on the right frame as noted above. Rphelps ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2014 at 10:30pm
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It is a good solution. I like the locks on it, which won't be affected by road grime. A special-order 61" tube will work, too, which will put the screws on the outer edges of the frame rails instead of the inner edges.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 9:04am
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A note of caution to those ordering a non-standard length tube as Doug suggests: The 61" length will make mounting transverse (crosswise) a lot easier, but make sure the 61" length is clearly and boldly noted on the order. I ordered a 61.5" tube after talking with the factory and noted it on the email form as requested. The factory then ignored it and sent the standard 60" length. Return shipping looked like a real hassle so I mounted it, but careful positioning was required. It fits nicely under the 172, all four screws engage, and it really works. It stores the Rhino hose kit and a 45 degree clear adapter. Charlie ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 9:17am
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Pictures would be great -- maybe there are some in the archives somewhere?? This sounds very interesting for the next time I get a hose. This time I put the fittings and all the hose that fit in the stock tube, then cut off that part of the hose that didn't make it. My 15 foot hose is now 12 feet or so, I haven't measured it, but so far it has always been longer than needed. The hose is easy to cut. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 11:13am
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Bolting the sewer hose under the back of the pod is a great idea. Somewhere in the archives over at RPod Nation, I posted a picture of how I sheathed it in steel chimney pipe to prevent the plastic tube from being damage by road debris. That said, I must relate the drawback of this arrangement. On my way down to Southern Utah with my old 172, we camped in an undeveloped Forest Service campground on the way. It was difficult getting in and out of the campsite, and I suspect that I scrapped the bottom of the Pod (even though I have the Hood River risers and 15 inch wheels). Driving through Salt Lake on the freeway during noon rush hour, a car pulled up in the lane next to me, the passengers wildly pointing at my pod. I thought it was just out of admiration for the Pod, then it occurred to me that something must be wrong, so I pulled over on to the shoulder - not a preferred maneuver in Salt Lake traffic at anytime of the day or night. I circled the Pod to see what the problem might be and there it was: one end of the tube had torn loose from its bolts and it was dragging on the pavement for who-knows-how-many miles. I had to unbolt it from under the pod in the middle of manic traffic and throw it into the back of the 4-Runner. The stove-pipe sheathing, however, keep the tube in one piece.  When I bought my new/used 177 in November, I bought a new sewer hose tube and am keeping in the Pod's back storage compartment. It fits there nicely, safe from any future mishaps. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 3:16pm
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TT - the first 2 pics in this thread show some of my installation. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3588 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3588 ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 8:08pm
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I did the same, I searched the name of the factory storage tube and was surprised that it was less than 35 bucks, slight modification and home made brackets mounted it perfectly. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 9:21pm
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Thanks for the pictures Doug. It looks like you ran the grey water to the black outlet for one dump, or did your pod come that way? That's something I'd like to get around to. Still amazed at the before and after of your roof! TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 8:21am
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Pictures? ------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 8:44am
Click on the link in Techntrek's post. There's no need to repost the pictures if they are already on the forum. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 9:15am
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Clicked on it, but it just shows the tubes on the ground. I was looking for pics of chiman's install.We are also looking to upgrade our tube also. The little five footer sewer hose wotks ok, but we want the 15' Rhino.
------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: chiman
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 10:31am
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Sorry but don't have a camera so no pictures. I think that all the posts on this subject have some pics attached. Maybe only difference is most put the 60 inch tube cross ways on their pods which worked well for them. For me, on my pod is was better to mount it to the side of the frame as I described in my post. Only thing I didn't say is that prior to tightening down the mounting screws I glued a strip of foam weather striping along the side of the tube that would be up against the frame. I did this to give some cushion from the tube to the frame. It was just one inch wide by half inch foam weather stripping which I got at Lowes. All in all it made a nice installation and looks nice. Rphelps ------------- 2017 180 "Frog" towed by 2017 Toyota Tacoma with co-pilot "Willow" a 80 lb Labradoodle |
Posted By: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 10:37am
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Ok. I wanted to mount mine as you did, but didn't think of the weather stripping. Thanks! ------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 12:11pm
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The non-slide models have a single sewer outlet. If you mount a tube sideways on the rail, you should drill several small holes on the bottom of the tube for drainage. Usually they come with holes but expect the mounting brakets to be "up". I only had 2 pics in my post showing the tube, the 2nd one shows it installed but it is rather dark so it may not be obvious at first glance. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 1:40pm
Don`t know if this is any help but this is whay I came up with   ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |