There doesn't seem to be a simple solution to carrying multiple lengths of sewer hose, and associated fittings, on our 34 foot FT. The "hidden" storage tube works fine for smaller diameter hoses but doesn't provide for multiple lengths of hose. That leaves extra hose storage a challenge since our smaller Joey bed is used for other purposes.
On our fifth wheel I hung a 5 in. square PVC tube below the back bumper and this provided a convenient location for storing both hoses and fittings. Of the FT however there is no bumper.
I stumbled across this product on YouTube and I am considering purchasing it and mounting just below the louvered section of the engine hatch cover. I can spray paint it white so it doesn't detract, and shouldn't be a weight issue opening or closing the hatch.
Best Sewer Hose Storage Ever - The Super Tube! - YouTube (https://youtu.be/_xlvdJt5adw)
What do you think?
Randy,
George (a member that has passed) used something like that. Seems like he started with a length of 4" sch40 PVC mounted along the edge of the engine area then upgraded to something simular. When we crossed paths once he was mostly pleased his only problem was the area that was closest to his turbo got hot and would discombupliate the sewer hose in that spot.
Pamela & Mike
Yup, we have a PVC tube, along side the engine, on the non turbo side. Has large holes in it to drain. Works awesome
Chris
I use a large plastic bin that I keep in the bay next to the wet bay. I drilled lots of holes on the lid.
4" schedule 40 PVC will hold hoses.
We bought 3 lengths of $12 / 10' sewer pipe that is not sch-40, as it is thinner. Cut each down to about 4' and stack them between our propane and fuel tank. We use them for spare 20' sewer hoses. We did trim down the 4 'nubbies' on the one end of the sewer hose connection, so they easily slide into PVC.
We know that other coach layouts do not have this narrow open space that we have for the above pipes.
We took off the top trim section over the water bay sewer pipes and store our everyday hoses consisting of three various lengths of sewer hose, in that area.
Sched-40 or our thinner PVC could also be stacked in engine compartment on intake side of engine.
We don't like the perforated sewer pipe as it can catch the ends, and if the ends are open, there is enough air & drainage.
But to answer your question, that after market product will probably be just fine.
Four inch ID thin wall PVC cut to length with end caps and screw on plates. Lays quite nicely adjacent to my joey bed next to the rear wall and seals tight.
I use a length of thin wall PVC pipe sitting on 2 simple L brackets on the wall of centre bay. I drain the pipe before inserting in this pipe and it works fine for me.
JohnH
Made by Brett for our U-240.
I sat and looked at the utility bill bay for a good while yesterday. I think what I've decided to do is build a box, 6 inches tall, in the space to the left of the dock valves. I will remount the manual electric reel on top. This six-inch space, lined on the bottom and sides with some impervious material (or maybe a plastic tub cut down in height, will allow adequate room for 2 - 15 foot rhino flex lines and associated hardware. If these hoses are welll rinsed and capped I don't see a moisture or odor risk.
Sounds like a good idea. When we dump tanks before leaving a place I always do it the night before and hang the hose over something to drain and dry, this way you never have to worry about smells or moisture.
JohnH
Here's a couple of pics of what I did (modified) when I removed our side panel. I removed the muffler and went with a straight pipe (after a couple thousand miles I'm happy with that mod). There always was one sewer tube there but I added more support and and extra tube for an extra length of hose. I especially like the hose storage in this location for a few reasons
1. Nowhere near the bulkhead so I'm not contributing to moisture issues there.
2. No bends in the storage tube = easer to poke the stinky slinky into its home.
3. Sloped so the s hose drains completely every time (and at the rear of the coach).
4. I've seen the s hose stored in boxes and bins, storage bays and even the wet bay itself and I didn't want any residual ?? (Whatever's in that hose) moisture to deal with. The hose is totally dry every time I use it.
Always open to a better idea but haven't seen one.
Have the same setup on ours and like you haven't found a better mouse trap ^.^d
I have two 10' lengths of Rhino hose, a clear cleanout elbow, a gasket, and of course the 90* fitting to go into the sewer all in a flat plastic box that just fits on the floor in front of the fresh water tank. The "stinky slinky" ramp goes on top of that box, pushed back toward the tank. The fresh water hose, electric cord, and outlet tester all ride on top of that box, too.