Sewer Hose Needed

[philipsinewe]

So, who makes the nicest sewer hose system???

[Kevin245]

Many differing options and opinions. We switched to Sewer Solutions several years ago with no regrets. Not the best if you utilize dump stations.

[moosetags]

We are also big fans of the Sewer Solution. We have been using it for over ten years. We would never go back to the slinky. We do carry a slinky for quick gray water dumps at a dump station.


Brian

[n2916s]

Rhino seems to hold up the best for me. I have a 10' and a 20'. I also carry the Sewer Solution for when I am parked at a FHU site for more than a few days.

[Bill M.]

Rhino flex is pretty good. But buy a solid elbow to use instead of the swivel elbow that comes with the kit. I had to put on a larger tube under the trailer for the Rhino also. But overall it works well now. I replace the hose every couple of years. I like the fairly positive connectors on the Rhino.

[thewarden]

I have the Rhino Flex as well and it seems to be on par with any of the more expensive hoses out there. I am pretty happy with it.

https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-sewer-ho...SAAEgLfn_D_BwE

[rmkrum]

Carry an unused stinky slinky for "Justin Case" episodes.

I normally sit connected with a Sewer Solution and a short clear extension connected to my dump valve plumbing with the Gray tank dump valve open, and the Black tank dump valve closed.

Go-to is a SewerSolution system, a spare 'dirty' garden hose, a two-way valve, and a couple 3' hose sections used as follows:

I connect the 'dirty' hose to the campground spigot, run it near my utility connection area (roadside rear). The two-way garden hose valve goes on the end of that hose. The two short hoses connect the two-way valve to the black tank flush fitting on the AS, and the flush fitting on the SewerSolution vacuum breaker. I leave the campground spigot turned off unless I'm flushing tanks.

When I flush tanks, I turn on the spigot, and use the two-way valve to provide water to the Sewer Solution to first pump effluent. When it runs clean, I close the Gray dump valve, and open the Black dump. Simultaneously, I provide water for ONLY a minute or two, to the Black Flush AS Fitting to help break up the 'stuff'. When it starts running out of effluent, I activate the flusher again for a minute or two. A couple cycles of this, with the Sewer Solution pumping and breaking up the black tank effluent, gets the black tank clean and empty. I then close the black tank valve, and use the Sewer Solution switched to flush to rinse out the plumbing from the valves to the campground sewer thoroughly until I can see the Sewer Solution clear part is thoroughly clean, and the hose is probably now nice and clean.

At this point, I shut off all the water at the campground spigot. If I'm traveling, it's now time to disconnect and store all this stuff. If I'm staying, I re-open the gray tank drain like before, and go about my business.

And yeah, I usually wear a nice set of disposable Latex gloves for this evolution, and keep the dilute Clorox solution in the spray bottle handy for sanitizing surfaces and cleaning spills. A handy-dandy kneeling pad save the creaky old knees, and an LED headband flashlight lets me see in the dark...

All the sewer-related stuff is stowed in the rear bumper storage, far from potable water hoses, etc. Potable water hoses and electrical cable goes in a clean collapsible crate in the back of the TV.

[SteveSueMac]

Sorry - I stopped reading when you said you connect the “dirty” hose to the campground spigot. You’re connecting a hose you use to flush you black tank to the spigot we use for city water? That sounds wrong....I’ll go back and finish reading....maybe I’m missing something [emoji50]

[rmkrum]

Um, terminology problem?

I call it the 'dirty hose' to distinguish it from the potable water hose.

It is rigorously separated from the potable water equipment for good reason, however, it's kept just as clean as the potable hose...

A better name would be the 'utility hose', i.e. the one NOT used for potable water.

Keep in mind this hose is ONLY connected to the permanently-installed vacuum breaker on the Sewer Solution device AND the black flush connection which has another permanently-installed vacuum breaker behind it. It NEVER makes a direct connection or contact with any black or gray water system. If your black and gray system does not have appropriate vacuum breakers/backflow preventers for the flushing connections on it, then shame on you...

I also use it for washing the Airstream upon occasion.

It's just not rated for potable water, which is typically the white or blue 'food safe' materials hose used strictly for filling fresh water tanks, or with an appropriate regulator, connecting to the AS city water connection. This potable water shore connection hose gets thoroughly flushed and a good shot of bleach run through it before it gets used to fill or connect. It lives in it's own labeled storage bag, (I have two of them) drained, with the ends screwed together while in storage.

The campground spigot gets a spray of Clorox and water solution before I connect anything to it, because I have no idea what got connected to it before I got there... The problem, as I see it, is that you only have one spigot to connect to--and if you are lucky, you get two valves.

The "utility hose" has it's own marked bag, is stored the same way, and gets sanitized before and after use just like the potable water one--Clorox is your friend in the great outdoors, next to gallons of boiling water to sanitize ALL dishware after it has been 'washed' by the kids and adults when backpacking..and I used a sodium hypochlorite (bleach) tablet or three in that sanitization water. Stinks of chlorine, but the microbes and viruses are dead, dead, dead...and my fingers got toasted from the hot utensils--but it's worth it.

Keep in mind that I'm very good at camping sanitation. Over 15 years of being a Boy Scout Adult Leader, hundreds of trips, and nobody ever got sick when I or one of my sons was in charge of the food and camp sanitation...we won't talk about the results the one time we were not on the trip...

And, as you can see, if I listed all the details, the post would be even more huge...

[SteveSueMac]

Got it now - thanks for clarifying!

[thiel]

10,000 miles so far on my 25' rhino hose and it still works great. I like how small it collapses too.

I have four people (two teens) in my trailer. We eat a lot of tacos. Hose takes a beating!

[JJTX]

Has anyone found a dump hose that fits in the factory tube that lasts at least a couple years?

A lot of times i will stay in water/elect ONLY because thats all thats availablea and I don't need full hookup all the time .

[Adventure.AS]

Originally Posted by JJTX

Has anyone found a dump hose that fits in the factory tube that lasts at least a couple years?

A lot of times i will stay in water/elect ONLY because thats all thats availablea and I don't need full hookup all the time .

Make your own:
Camco 39611-X RV HTS 20-Feet Standard Sewer Hose
Camco 39432 RV C-Do 2 Clear 45 Degree Hose Adapter Sewer Fitting
Camco 39543-X RV Twist Connect Kit Sewer Fitting

Mine fits even with the clear elbow.

[JJTX]

Originally Posted by Adventure.AS

Make your own:
Camco 39611-X RV HTS 20-Feet Standard Sewer Hose
Camco 39432 RV C-Do 2 Clear 45 Degree Hose Adapter Sewer Fitting
Camco 39543-X RV Twist Connect Kit Sewer Fitting

Mine fits even with the clear elbow.

Fits in factory storage tube? I thought it was 10 footer or less. This is on a bambi 19, too.

I'll check your parts list after work.

[Adventure.AS]

Originally Posted by JJTX

Fits in factory storage tube? I thought it was 10 footer or less. This is on a bambi 19, too.

I'll check your parts list after work.

Compresses to 27.5”.

I actually use two 10’ hoses and most times one is enough.

[JJTX]

Originally Posted by Adventure.AS

Compresses to 27.5”.

I actually use two 10’ hoses and most times one is enough.

Gotcha . I'll look at it this afternoon.

[JJTX]

Originally Posted by Adventure.AS

Compresses to 27.5”.

I actually use two 10’ hoses and most times one is enough.

Got them in my wish list. Now I just have to find some other items to add to the cart. They are all add-on's.

Thanks for the idea. I'll give that combo a try.

[Tim A.]

Another Sewer Solution fan. We have used one for many years. We do have a slinky with us just in case we need it (which has never happened).

Tim

[Foiled Again]

Originally Posted by Tim A.

Another Sewer Solution fan. We have used one for many years. We do have a slinky with us just in case we need it (which has never happened).

Tim

Tim, I am a huge fan of the Sewer Solution. BUT had a lesson lately that nearly turned me off for life. Got stuck in a flooded campground... Airstream on the highest ground, but 7+ inches of rain and tidal overflow due to winds left the exit route easily above the door (forget the belly pan and subfloor) so I stuck it out for over a week. Lack of drinkable water and food meant that the truck and I went shopping. Thanks Walmart for delivery to the truck.

The clothing I wore to and from shopping...ugh! Dog puke smell plus covered with grass clippings and small aquatic creatures. I threw out clothing, but a lot of obstructive crud went down the drain. 2 hours trying to keep the SS from clogging and dumping so many gallons thru the sink, shower and toilet.... whew.... exhausted and frustrated.

Keep the slinky. Use it if you even suspect something is lurking in either tank. Once you pull the handle, you're guaranteed a 3 gallon spill even after you close it.

[Adventure.AS]

Originally Posted by Tim A.

Another Sewer Solution fan. We have used one for many years. We do have a slinky with us just in case we need it (which has never happened).

Tim

Does the Sewer Solution fit in the AS storage tube?