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Old 08-21-2017, 06:36 PM   #1
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Sewer Hose Storage

On my 2017 25' Flying Cloud, the sewer hose storage tube was not long enough to hold my 15' hose with its RhinoFlex fittings so I choose to replace the storage unit. I had read previous postings and was ready to just build my own but due to time constraints ended up purchasing the DW Inc. Super Slider. I went with the 53" - 100" unit to ensure that there was greater overlap of tube length for rigidity.

https://www.dwincorp.com/product/sup...le-super-tube/

I read where some RV owners had experienced loss of hoses from the doors unexpectedly opening on some of these storage units while traveling. To hopefully avoid this I have placed a small carabineer as a safety latch (see photo).
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Old 08-21-2017, 06:47 PM   #2
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I use the tube to store my extension hose. I keep the everyday hose in my rear bumper locker.
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Old 08-21-2017, 06:50 PM   #3
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The gotcha with the bumper storage area is that a lot of people never got shown how to use the latches (pull and twist). Instead they try flipping the latches (which pretty much does nothing).

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The gotcha with the bumper storage area is that a lot of people never got shown how to use the latches (pull and twist). Instead they try flipping the latches (which pretty much does nothing).

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Not sure what you mean - my rear bumper lid has flipping latches.
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Old 08-21-2017, 08:42 PM   #5
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If you can't figure out how to use the latches on the rear hatch or trunk.
What are you doing with a travel trailer?
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Old 08-22-2017, 07:21 AM   #6
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Not sure what you mean - my rear bumper lid has flipping latches.
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Yup, that's *exactly* the problem. A some people never get shown how the latches are supposed to work.

Pull them straight up a bit and "twist" 90 degrees to use the latches. It's a bit tricky the first time, and quite easy once you see how it's done.

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Old 08-22-2017, 09:26 AM   #7
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If you can't figure out how to use the latches on the rear hatch or trunk.
What are you doing with a travel trailer?
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Yup, that's *exactly* the problem. A some people never get shown how the latches are supposed to work.

Pull them straight up a bit and "twist" 90 degrees to use the latches. It's a bit tricky the first time, and quite easy once you see how it's done.

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Sorry Bob, no twisting required with our latches. They work like expanding boat drain plugs - when the latch is down it expands the rubber 'bung' and holds with a friction fit. When the latch is up there is no expansion of the bung and the lid lifts up easily. (Note: the latch may need adjustment to work optimally. When the latch is up lift the lid and hold the rubber 'bung' and twist the latch either cw or ccw to adjust the fit and tension.) Maybe you have a different, older style latch.

To the OP, sorry for the thread hijack, but incorrect generalizations need a response so that new owners aren't mislead.
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My trailer is a 2017 and the latches on the bumper storage operate as I described. The top part that comes through the plate rotates to fully lock the plate in place. If I simply flip them down, they do not stay flipped. Might you adjust them a bit? Maybe. Why fiddle with a flip that's uncertain when you can get a positive lock?

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My trailer is a 2017 and the latches on the bumper storage operate as I described. The top part that comes through the plate rotates to fully lock the plate in place. If I simply flip them down, they do not stay flipped. Might you adjust them a bit? Maybe. Why fiddle with a flip that's uncertain when you can get a positive lock?

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That's the problem with generalizations, Bob. Not all bumper lids have the same mechanisms - yours are clearly different than those on my 2017 International.
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Up to a few weeks back, I believed that they worked by flipping. A fellow AS owner looked at mine and showed me how to adjust and fully lock them. They worked the same way on his older trailer as they do on mine.

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Old 08-22-2017, 12:32 PM   #12
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Secure Sewer Hose Storage

Hello all, just a short instruction on how I secured the hose on our 2018 16' before any risk in loosing it. Quite simple and less than $5...

All the best

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On my 2017 25' Flying Cloud, the sewer hose storage tube was not long enough to hold my 15' hose with its RhinoFlex fittings so I choose to replace the storage unit. I had read previous postings and was ready to just build my own but due to time constraints ended up purchasing the DW Inc. Super Slider. I went with the 53" - 100" unit to ensure that there was greater overlap of tube length for rigidity.

https://www.dwincorp.com/product/sup...le-super-tube/

I read where some RV owners had experienced loss of hoses from the doors unexpectedly opening on some of these storage units while traveling. To hopefully avoid this I have placed a small carabineer as a safety latch (see photo).
Looks like a great solution. The tube on my AS is also too small for the hose so it rides empty. I would love to get the hose out of my bumper storage trunk. Did you attach it too the frame?

Also was it shipped to you?

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Hello all, just a short instruction on how I secured the hose on our 2018 16' before any risk in loosing it. Quite simple and less than $5...

All the best

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Was the instruction so short I missed it?
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Old 08-22-2017, 02:13 PM   #15
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I use the tube to store my extension hose. I keep the everyday hose in my rear bumper locker.
I do the exact same thing. My regular hose and fittings won't fit in the tube. However, when I bought the trailer, it came with a cheap hose that I just left in the tube. On a trip last year, that hose became pretty handy as an extension to help me reach the sewer opening.

In the bumper I also store my non-potable water hose
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Old 08-23-2017, 05:37 PM   #16
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Yes, I screwed into a metal frame member at both ends of the tube.

I had it shipped to me so the total cost was more than if I were to make one using a locally procured 6" PVC pipe with screw on end caps. But this is almost as solid, looks better, did not need to be painted and in the cold rainy night will be easier to use.
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Well it seems attaching a PDF was a problem so trying again
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Like many, I've had to store the slinky in the bumper. But I find this not very sanitary as there's other stuff that's stored there, like awning pulls, and various tools. I hate the idea that everything in that compartment is contaminated with sewage. So I'll be putting another cubby underneath like BoscoMN has.
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Yup, that's *exactly* the problem. A some people never get shown how the latches are supposed to work.
Next week, "How to unlock the front door."





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I went with the 53" - 100" unit to ensure that there was greater overlap of tube length for rigidity.

https://www.dwincorp.com/product/sup...le-super-tube/

I read where some RV owners had experienced loss of hoses from the doors unexpectedly opening on some of these storage units while traveling. To hopefully avoid this I have placed a small carabineer as a safety latch (see photo).
Well designed solution. Is it just behind the tires and is road debris a problem?

BTW, I see the ends are available for $6. I wonder if I could make my own using black PVC pipe?
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So I went through adding more slinky storage in addition to the too short one AS supplied. No more storage of sewer accessories in the bumper!! Valterra has a very similar extending storage compartment similar to the one BoscoMN used on Amazon for $55 shipped - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I made a modification to mine so I don't have remove and store the sewer elbow separately. I cut out a section of the bottom of the storage unit with a dremel so the elbow tucks nicely in the space. Also, the slinky won't slide in and disappear in the voids of the longer storage tube. As my AS is lifted 3", ground clearance is really no different than before (this also helps my back greatly accessing items under the AS). Though I wonder if it being open to the elements will have the sewer slinky smell or attract bugs? I imagine it will be more sanitary as excess moister will drain and dry quicker?

If you look closely, I put a few rivets in the endcap cover fitting since cutting the bottom out of it relieves the pressure fit cap. Plenty solid with this mod.

I use the Blueline Prest-O-Fit slinky. I'm sure this could be done with any slinky.

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