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11-03-2010, 07:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1970 27' Overlander
ARLINGTON
, TEXAS
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 335
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Does anyone use their bumper storage for anything except hoses?
I plan on storing my hose under the trailer in pvc and was wondering what others have done with the bumper storage if not storing hoses. Do we even need it? Wondering. 
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Taylor 1/20/96 - 11/28/08 
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11-03-2010, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master  
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Yes!! For you and any resale down the road. Keep it by all means.
My main power cable goes in there. Rubber gloves for handling tank dumps. Crank handle for the B-A-L jacks (I usually use a 3/4 socket & my battery operated drill for these stabilizers). 30A-15 amp adapter. 50A-30A dogbone. I wouldn't do without the bumper storage.
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11-03-2010, 08:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,668
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I think Ive got a larger bumper "trunk" than you, but I keep all my leveling blocks, hoses, power cords, jack cranks,...stuff that is dirty or can get wet. I wouldn't want to lose any storage capability.
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11-03-2010, 08:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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We use the rear storage for all the hose adapters, 1-25' black hose for connecting the gray drain to the blue boy when needing to get the blue boy lower, 1- 25' blue hose w/ spray head for an extra outside water source, 1-6' black hose for connecting to black tank sprayer, 1-shovel, 1-poker for the fire, 1-tong for fire logs, and some Lynx levelers. 
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Julia & Bob
W/ Deedee & Boo
AIR #30685
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11-03-2010, 08:25 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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We use Lucy's bumper storage compartment for our fresh water curly hose, 30 amp electric cord, Sewer Solution fittings, other hose fittings, and various small junk. We store our Sewer Solution hoses in the front storage compartment.
Brian
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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11-03-2010, 08:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1963 16' Bambi
Stevens Point
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 318
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wildrtexas,
Don't get rid of it. I sure wish I had one, our sewer hose lives in a giant tupperware box in the back of the truck.
Tim
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11-03-2010, 08:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
Scottsdale
, Southwest
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 445
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We use ours as well for our sewer hose in a plastic tub and our outside rug. Its a nice added bonus.
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11-03-2010, 09:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2005 31' Classic
2005 31' Classic
Douglass
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 91
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Could'nt do with out it. 30 Amp cord, electric cord adapters, and sewage adapters. Rubber gloves, bottle of hand disenfectant. Bar of soap. Wheel chocks. 
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James Rudd
2001 25' Safari
2003 Dodge 2500 
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11-03-2010, 10:34 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Plastic costco table with folding legs fits in there nicely..
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11-03-2010, 11:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
ARLINGTON
, TEXAS
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 335
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Ok. Ok..It seems that IS the place for all the stuff I never knew where to store. How about this question...what have you done to make your bumper trunk pretty inside
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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion...
Taylor 1/20/96 - 11/28/08
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11-03-2010, 11:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Sewer hose.
Quote:
Originally Posted by WILDRTEXAS
I plan on storing my hose under the trailer in pvc and was wondering what others have done with the bumper storage if not storing hoses. Do we even need it? Wondering. |
Hi, at my very first camp ground, with my brand new trailer, the sewer hose that came with my trailer was too short. I immediately bought a longer, better quality sewer hose. The new longer sewer hose would not fit in the white plastic tube under my trailer, so in the bumper area it went. Also I keep my outside porch mat, sewer gloves, and my awning tool in there. In the rear bumper area the sewer hose is separated from almost everything else and because of the venting in this compartment, the smells go away and the hose dries before next use. The rear bumper storage is the perfect place for the sewer hose and connectors.
My water hoses, power cords, leveling blocks, misc. parts, and a few tools go into the outside storage compartment under my bed. [no smelly stuff in there]
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-03-2010, 11:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WILDRTEXAS
Ok. Ok..It seems that IS the place for all the stuff I never knew where to store. How about this question...what have you done to make your bumper trunk pretty inside |
Hi, nothing.
WHY?
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-03-2010, 11:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
ARLINGTON
, TEXAS
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 335
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, nothing.
WHY? |
just because...it better when its pretty too.
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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion...
Taylor 1/20/96 - 11/28/08
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11-04-2010, 12:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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All of the above, plus small propane bottles for portable BBQ and Coleman lantern, and gas syphoning tubing for generator, because it's vented.
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11-04-2010, 01:37 AM
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Maniacal Engineer
1971 25' Tradewind
Lopez Island
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,244
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When I repaired the rear end separation (sounds painful) on our Tradewind, I replaced the sheet steel separating the bumper storage
compartment from the belly pan with stainless. The top portion that supports the hinge for the access lid no longer goes underneath the plywood, since that brought the water in contact w/ the wood; instead, there's a 5 foot piece of aluminum angle that's bolted to the frame, with a half inch gap to allow any rainwater to drain into the storage compartment. It always got wet, anyway, and there are ample drain holes to prevent any water from accumulating...
- Bart
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11-04-2010, 02:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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I cleaned ours then primed/painted the frame and exposed pan as well as the top U support. The edge between the pan support/U support and belly/upper sheet were re-caulked. All of the exposed bolts (ground tie down, exterior faucet, bumper bolts, etc.) were replaced with stainless. The insulation replaced. Then on the underside of the lid - 3/4 D gasket on the rear, 1/2 on the sides and 3/8ths on the front edges - that stopped water and dirt from getting into the area.
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11-04-2010, 06:18 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Between Here
, And There
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 379
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Pretty Inside
Not sure my bumper storage drawer is pretty inside, but I did take it to the local lineX dealer several years to have it sprayed with their non skid bed liner. It always looks clean and I have no rust.
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11-04-2010, 06:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 19' International CCD
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
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We store our 30A shore power cord; 30A extension cord; wooden blocks for the jack;awning tool and some wrenches. Not to hijack the thread, but does anyone ever padlock it when traveling or storing?
Ed
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11-04-2010, 06:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eleighj
We store our 30A shore power cord; 30A extension cord; wooden blocks for the jack;awning tool and some wrenches. Not to hijack the thread, but does anyone ever padlock it when traveling or storing?
Ed
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Yes, We have a padlock on one side
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Julia & Bob
W/ Deedee & Boo
AIR #30685
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11-04-2010, 07:24 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WILDRTEXAS
just because...it better when its pretty too.
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When I had the waste tanks' frames and metal boxes re-worked, the fabricator also cleaned up the inside of the box, spray-painted it silver, and replaced the leather "washer" that the electrical cord passes through.
The "washer" is that thing that is made of leather cut in a circle, and the hole is just cut in radial lines around the circle. I realize now that it couldn't be leather, it must be some kind of vinyl, since it keeps it's shape even when it's wet.
And of course, do not forget to caulk where thehorizontal top of the "trunk" meets the vertical wall of the TT, so rain and road slop won't leak in there and mess everything up again...
Any chance of a photo update, Cynhia? 
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