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Grapesky · 01-25-2016, 08:06 AM

Hi all. Where do you all store your sewer hose/hose extensions on the Bambi sport 16'? There is no bumper storage or tube under trailer that I can see. Any ideas? Has anyone tried the expandable super tube? Is it a bad idea to screw something into the undercarriage of a new trailer? Thanks again for your expertise. I'm a newbie sponge right now, eager to learn. 😊

spenfolder · 01-25-2016, 09:12 AM

Grapesky, My 16' CCD has a storage tube mounted to the undercarriage just in front of the wheels, pretty much under the fridge vents on the street side. So, mounting underneath should not be a problem. If it stops snowing here today, I can try to get a picture.

I am pretty sure mine came that way new. I've actually been meaning to see about moving the tube opening more to the edge of the trailer. It is a foot or more from the side and sometimes reaching under the trailer for it at a dump station is a real pain. It's mostly difficult at dump stations with a curb and/or sidewalk that line up with the trailer side. If I could ever remember, I should get the hose out before pulling up to the dump.

Stan
Salt Lake City

dkottum · 01-25-2016, 09:25 AM

Look into the Sewer Solution system and you will have much cleaner, smaller drain equipment to store. Basically a couple of garden hoses that have had a good rinse before storing.

Protagonist · 01-25-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dkottum

Look into the Sewer Solution system and you will have much cleaner, smaller drain equipment to store. Basically a couple of garden hoses that have had a good rinse before storing.

It's a good product. But if the OP is planning to do much boondocking a slinky will still be needed for those times when municipal water is unavailable to use the Sewer Solution.

MJpotter · 01-25-2016, 10:31 AM

You have one already. It's in front of the axle - sort of closer to the front of the vehicle. You access it from the same side as the water and power.

jtwind · 01-25-2016, 11:03 AM

My 2014 16' came with a 3 foot tube located as described above. I thought that was sort of a funny joke. My 10' hose wouldn't fit and any shorter hose was pretty useless. I bought a 4' tube and replaced the shorter one and that's worked fine. With the bambi if I can move the trailer around pretty easy so the 10' hose has always been long enough. Just what airstream thought you were going to put in that short tube is beyond me?

dannydimitt · 01-25-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwind

My 2014 16' came with a 3 foot tube located as described above. I thought that was sort of a funny joke. My 10' hose wouldn't fit and any shorter hose was pretty useless. I bought a 4' tube and replaced the shorter one and that's worked fine. With the bambi if I can move the trailer around pretty easy so the 10' hose has always been long enough. Just what airstream thought you were going to put in that short tube is beyond me?

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3wd67rg · 01-25-2016, 12:33 PM

RV Sewer Hose Storage

This is one idea, rain gutters I think. Another idea is to use PVC pipes. I have a Pinterest; I save all kinds of ideas like this, these are in my "Neat Tips and Tricks" folder. Feel free to check out my Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/PammieSuzyQ/

Zepplan · 01-25-2016, 08:07 PM

I have a 2016 sport and there is a black tube under the undercarrage toward the front of the sport - it is a long round black tube.

Grapesky · 01-26-2016, 06:05 AM

Oh my!! My dealer told me I didn't have one!! So far he had misinformed me on several questions. Can you tell me what brand and size hose you fit into it and if the end fittings fit too or need to be removed? Thanks again.

Grapesky · 01-26-2016, 06:09 AM

My dealer told me I don't have one! Guess I better get down there and look more carefully. What size/brand fits best in the tube? Thanks

Grapesky · 01-26-2016, 06:10 AM

I'll check out your Pinterest. Thanks!

Grapesky · 01-26-2016, 06:12 AM

Thanks I'll look into that for sure. ��

xrvr · 01-26-2016, 06:13 AM

One can carry the hose and accessories in a plastic tote in the tv if it is a pickup truck. Otherwise mounting a tube underneath seems to be the only other option.

Grapesky · 01-26-2016, 06:16 AM

Thanks Stan. You all have been very helpful. I can't rely on dealer they give me incorrect info. Stay warm.

Bruce B · 01-26-2016, 06:23 AM

When we purchased our 16' Bambi we received a "starter" kit that came with an inexpensive "slinky"...
I thought all Airstreams were supplied with that kit although that was 4 years ago now...
If you find that you in fact have the tube (I'm sure it is there) then you will soon learn that most hoses are too long for it.
First mod for your trailer!
Bruce

Elbo · 01-26-2016, 09:58 PM

Yes my 2014 16' Bambi came with a hose tube on the left side/front that will hold a 4' slinky hose that was part of a kit that included everything you need for a dump station. I also installed a 4"X 4" aluminum square tube on the rear that also holds a 6' hose. I polished it , is also works as a bumper. I mounted it to the skid plate with 1"X 1" square tubing bolted to the skid plate and u-bolts to hold the tube. R.V stores have end caps to keep tube from falling out. My extra fittings I carry in a rubber 3-Gal. bucket with a snap on lid that I carry in the rear cargo hold. I also can use the bucket under the hose when I disconnect to catch any thing still in the hose.

Grapesky · 01-27-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce B

When we purchased our 16' Bambi we received a "starter" kit that came with an inexpensive "slinky"...
I thought all Airstreams were supplied with that kit although that was 4 years ago now...
If you find that you in fact have the tube (I'm sure it is there) then you will soon learn that most hoses are too long for it.
First mod for your trailer!
Bruce

Apparently they don't give you any hoses at all accept gas line on the 2016 sports unless it's just my dealer. They told me that's not included so that's why I am trying to figure out the best system, size, carrier for the 16'. It's been monsoon raining here so I still have to go under trailer to see if there is in fact a tube and hope if there is it's not too small like many are stating. This girl needs to learn some better handyman skills

Thanks all for your advice.

Zepplan · 01-27-2016, 05:48 PM

You need to remove the end fittings ignored for it to fit into the tube.
I store the end fittings in a small plastic container in the storage at the back of the Bambi.
I use just the regular waste hose it scrunches up. Your dealership should have given you one.

spenfolder · 01-28-2016, 01:12 PM

This is my sewer hose storage tube for my 2006 16'. Sorry, it's sort of dark. It is located in front of the axle, pretty much right below the fridge vents on the street side. This came as orignial equipment with my trailer. It stores my slinky hose well, however, I keep thinking I would like to move it a little closer to the edge of the trailer because it can be a little difficult to access at some dump sites.

Stan
Salt Lake City