attaching sewer hose carrier under the Rpod
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Topic: attaching sewer hose carrier under the Rpod
Posted By: rpodbend
Subject: attaching sewer hose carrier under the Rpod
Date Posted: 03 May 2015 at 10:53am
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Well here we go.... Purchased a Sanitube sewer hose carrier to attach under our RPod 178 (2015). Any suggestions on placement underneath? And suggestions on what to use to attach, bolts or screws, what size etc. I am a newbie on this stuff. We are heading out in about 3 days! for inaugural trip! thanks a lot Loren  ------------- Loren and Sally and Bear Rpod 178 2015 Bend Oregon |
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Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 03 May 2015 at 11:19am
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My 179 came with a hose carrier attached to the tongue, underneath the battery tray. It's nice that they added this, but it's too short to be of any use, my 15' hose compacts down to 56", and the tube is only about 24" so I'm going to buy a 64" tube from Camping World and probably attach it in the same location.
------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 03 May 2015 at 11:51am
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I had the the same issue when I added a longer sewer hose. i mounted the longer tube on the port side behind the wheel running the lengh of the frame on my 178. works great... ------------- Dave |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 03 May 2015 at 12:06pm
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A convenient place is crosswise underneath the camper near the front. Just far enough back that it doesn't interfere with the forward stabilizers. Use #12 or #14 stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws about 1-1/2 inches long with SS flat washers. Measure carefully and predrill holes in the left and right side main frame members using the proper drill for the size screw you choose. Do not over-torque the screws while inserting because SS is brittle and can snap. If a screw snaps you'll have to move slightly and redrill. You can leave the original short tube in place for shorter things.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 03 May 2015 at 2:54pm
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^^^Yep, that sounds about where I mounted mine, Charlie. Works good there. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Utah Pod
Date Posted: 04 May 2015 at 9:19am
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We mounted ours near the back, behind the fresh water tank, from left to right. The port side of the frame had electric cable zip-tied to the frame such that mounting it forward did not work. After drilling the holes to mount the tube, I set the tube on the ground and tapped the sheet metal screws into the frame with a ratchet wrench, then backed them out. I found it easier attach the tube without the struggle of tapping in the screws at the same time. ------------- Utah Pod 2015 177 TV 2009 Highlander Ltd |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 04 May 2015 at 1:15pm
We went crosswise, Valtera 74", just in front of the step. Mounted to the frame bottom on curb side, built this little hanger on the street side.. ------------- |