Black Tank Pipe Hanger Broke

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   On our 2nd time using the RP189 as I pulled around a corner and I noticed in my side mirror the black tank outlet hanging down. I pulled over to discover the cheap bracket that was installed broke right at the bolt hole for the large clamp.  I was able to get 2 heavy duty bungee cords on it to secure it while we drove.  Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to reattach it. I was thinking of making a stronger metal bracket for the hanger to attach to.  Anyone have any methods that has worked well?  I watched a video from John M. but I think I want something more secure.

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ZuBrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Topic: Black Tank Pipe Hanger Broke Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 3:04pm
	On our 2nd time using the RP189 as I pulled around a corner and I noticed in my side mirror the black tank outlet hanging down. I pulled over to discover the cheap bracket that was installed broke right at the bolt hole for the large clamp. I was able to get 2 heavy duty bungee cords on it to secure it while we drove. Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to reattach it. I was thinking of making a stronger metal bracket for the hanger to attach to. Anyone have any methods that has worked well? I watched a video from John M. but I think I want something more secure.
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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2702	Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 3:34pm
	I just posted about this a week or so ago. The thread is here. Other folks have added straps of different kinds.
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417	Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 3:39pm
	Look at my mods for my solution. It involves getting and bending aluminum strap, then drilling and bolting it to the frame in place of the factory strap. Since it goes around and does not fasten to the pipe, it should be able to take the flexing of the pipe without failing. You can see it in my mods. I did this one after the hanger failed for the second time. The first time, the factory installed a second strap when it went there for repairs after an accident. This time, both of the hangers failed. There won't be a third time!
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PilotPodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 May 2016 Location: Portage, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 305	Posted: 15 Jul 2018 at 7:03pm
	I also have two videos on this specific issue. I replaced the bolt and added a strap. The videos tell the story and the process I went through. ~PP https://youtu.be/QTeQqX-dCVY https://youtu.be/0RKfAek7ITE
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Pod613 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2017 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 2:26pm
	You have great videos John!
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417	Posted: 10 Aug 2018 at 10:13pm
	Our first major trip with the new hanger (see mods) verified that I found a workable solution. I had no issues with the new hanger. It performed well and kep the black tank drain up off the pavement. Since the fitting can move a little, it does not stress the two machine screws holding the bracket into the frame. Unless something else damages the valve or end, I should not ever hae to change them again.
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ZuBrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 8:05pm
	I finished repairing the black tank outlet bracket. I also updated the bracket for the gray tank before that broke. I used a piece of 1" angle iron and formed it into a right angle. I welded the corner for strength. I hung clevis brackets from my new brackets I made to support each pipe. I used multiple coats of Rust-Oleum on everything to limit rust. The first 2 photos are the black tank pipe. I ended up adding 2 ty-raps to keep the pipe from bouncing in the clevis bracket. The bottom photo is the gray tank pipe. My original bracket was intact so I didn't need ty-raps. No more worries
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tcj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Jul 2018 Location: Central WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 10:29am
	I haven't had a drain pipe problem but don't want to so I made a strap out of a piece of conveyor belting from a potato processing plant. The belting is 3/16' thick. I cut a strap 22" long X 7/8" wide. Used an arch punch to punch a 1/4" hole about 1" from each end. Held it in place around the pipe to mark the spot on the trailer frame to drill the 1/4" hole for the bolt. The large area washer is an AN970-4 from Aircraft Spruce. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an970flatwashers.php You could probably find a fender washer the same size at a good hardware store. I also replaced the nuts on the factory mount with nylocks. For what it's worth, I order hardware... nuts, bolts washers, machine screws etc. in quantities large enough to make the shipping cost worth while. Lots of good stuff there for most any project besides building airplanes. They will send you a free catalog https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/stpages/sprucecatalog.php?clickkey=64821
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crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 8:22pm
	I have this Mod on my to-do list. Looks like I need to move it up on the priority list.
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Ghosthawk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Apr 2018 Location: Fargo ND Online Status: Offline Posts: 128	Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 8:30am
	Well after reading several people posting problems with black tank hangers coming loose. I first went and put a dab of glue on the end of the bolt. Then I used some cheap dollar store braided nylon rope to make a safety hold. So just in case the metal strap breaks or the nut still comes loose it won't be dragging on the road. That conveyer belt looks like a good mod. May have to think about that.