Dump hose carrier question (T1N Interstates)

[LB_3]

Originally Posted by 73shark

Since flared end fits inside the existing tube, does the slinky want to hang up on it or did you have to bevel the end to prevent this?

Good catch! Yes, I beveled the ends of both the pipe and the drain plug. I'm not sure how much it helps but I did know that I wouldn't be able to bevel the edge after assembly.

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Originally Posted by 73shark

Since flared end fits inside the existing tube, does the slinky want to hang up on it or did you have to bevel the end to prevent this?

Post-beveling, I yanked it in and out several times without snags. But if one were to occur, a bit of jiggle and twist would likely resolve it. Whatever lip or overlap area might be remaining is very small.

[RossFam05BH]

Hey all,

Here is our solution to the short stock sewer tube holder. We bought a 4.5" diameter by 6 ft. long aluminum tube (http://www.speedymetals.com/), end cap, and hinged door (http://www.Americanvan.com/). We then attached the completed tube onto the street side running board with hose clamp brackets. The assembly holds 2 10-foot long stinky slinkies.

Paul

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Here's what our hose looks like when fully extended, the hose that is now accommodated by the modified carrier. Some dump stations and clean-outs are not located in convenient places. There's no way I could get by with a hose shorter than this. Even WITH this, I've had to throw the shore line on top of it to weigh it down and prevent it from snapping back once the wastewater load is released.

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Oh incidentally, ^^ that pic that I posted above... that's also why I always carry a collapsible bucket. Some operators don't want to put their water hoses next to their dump stations, because they know full well that some fine RV owner is going to bury the water hose inside their stinky slinky to wash it out. And then the next poor fool is going to come through and fill their fresh water tank with the same hose. Eeeewwww!!! So this operator had installed their hose far enough away to prevent this. Which means I had to run with many buckets of water, because I was triple-rinsing both of the tanks as well as the hose.