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Re: 2017 Outback Storage and Sewer Hose Mods
I'm a brand new RVer and I LOVE this site. And because of this great thread I was able to add the hose carrier to my Yakima Rack, too! I did it a bit differently but got pretty much the same result. Instead of using the hardware from the Yakima rack (through the speaker hole) I used T-bolts that fit into the rack channels.
Materials I used:
2 or 4 T-nuts 1/4-20 5/16 X 3/4
2 or 4 1/2" machine screws
2 or 4 washers, if needed
1 or 2 5-8” hose clamps
Depending on where your rack is mounted, you may be able to mount all 4 screws on the rack. In my case, I could only mount the top two. If you can mount all four, you may not need a hose clamp, but it will give it extra stability if desired.
Steps:
1. Mount the sewer hose carrier using the two top T-nuts and bolts. If they will not tighten, add a washer. Do not tighten fully, just enough to hold the carrier steady.
2. Install the hose clamp in the center or if using two hose clamps, install them equidistant from the edges of the rack. Make sure the location of the screw slot on the hose clamp will be accessible when fully tightened.
3. Use a level to ensure the sewer hose carrier is level. Tighten the T-nuts and screws. Apply Locktite to ensure the screws do not loosen with vibration.
4. If desired, bend the excess hose clamp portion or cut off. Apply Locktite to ensure the screw does not loosen with vibration.
Total installation time: 5 minutes.
Total cost of materials: About $3.
P.S. sorry about the order of the photos. I tried to put them in order but I couldn't drag and drop them where I wanted.
Re: Post up some shots of your [email protected] set-up at the camp site! #3
Dispersed camping at Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, South Dakota Hwy 240 south of Wall
June 2020
June 2020
A Huge Shout-out to nuCamp
This past Friday I completed a 7+ week, 13 state, 8,500 mile roadtrip through the southern tier of this incredible country. Stayed in a wide variety of RV resorts, parks, Harvest Hosts, private parks and boondocked. No long term plans...just spent a few days here and there, poured myself an adult beverage on my last night, grabbed the Road Atlas and decided where I wanted to go tomorrow.
Without fail, without a single hiccup, and with every confidence...my [email protected] 400 "Otto" performed as advertised! Every system, every feature, every time. This was my first solo, longer-term adventure in Otto and I have to say, I could not be more impressed. This thing is a rock star!
I wish to extend my thanks to all the folks at Pleasant Valley and nuCamp for designing and building a remarkable RV that exudes excellence in craftsmanship and materials while drawing attention and kudo's wherever one goes. And perhaps more importantly to many of the folks on this forum whose willingness to share their experience (good and bad...come on...we know that's how we learn!) were a central resources. You folks are the best!
Lastly, I know the current state of affairs in the country may not lend itself to such travels. That said, I NEVER felt in any more jeopardy during my travels than I would have been had I remained at home is SoCal. It's an amazing country filled with incredible sights and remarkably friendly people. Don't let the "news" of the day mislead you...Get Out There!
Planning for my next adventure has already begun. There are still 11 states I have not visited. Spring is just around the corner.
Be Safe...Be Well...Wear it Out!
Without fail, without a single hiccup, and with every confidence...my [email protected] 400 "Otto" performed as advertised! Every system, every feature, every time. This was my first solo, longer-term adventure in Otto and I have to say, I could not be more impressed. This thing is a rock star!
I wish to extend my thanks to all the folks at Pleasant Valley and nuCamp for designing and building a remarkable RV that exudes excellence in craftsmanship and materials while drawing attention and kudo's wherever one goes. And perhaps more importantly to many of the folks on this forum whose willingness to share their experience (good and bad...come on...we know that's how we learn!) were a central resources. You folks are the best!
Lastly, I know the current state of affairs in the country may not lend itself to such travels. That said, I NEVER felt in any more jeopardy during my travels than I would have been had I remained at home is SoCal. It's an amazing country filled with incredible sights and remarkably friendly people. Don't let the "news" of the day mislead you...Get Out There!
Planning for my next adventure has already begun. There are still 11 states I have not visited. Spring is just around the corner.
Be Safe...Be Well...Wear it Out!
Re: Towel Holders
@PNWtabber
Try threading your paper towels over the top of the door. Then there’s no need to open the door every time you one
Try threading your paper towels over the top of the door. Then there’s no need to open the door every time you one
Just finished a couple upgrades. Photos attached.
Just finished my Outback Tub and Platform upgrade with 2/6volt Batteries. Added a fuse panel,LED light with micro switch, A Propane gauge and made 2 single bed extensions as per teztabs design . Worked out great. Here’s a few pics.
Re: Some "Out the Window" Views
Any farther east from here, next stop...France. Atlantic wave crashing just over the fence. North Carolina Barrier Islands, Rodanthe, NC.
Re: Some "Out the Window" Views
Site B28 at Breaks Interstate Park, near Breaks, VA, on the VA/KY border. We enjoyed the woodsy view.
On the same trip, we had some great fall color while boondocking with our solar panel at this site E11 in Julian Price National Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, NC. Yes, that's another [email protected] at nearby site E7, identical to ours & belongs to our cousins - it was a package deal & our third joint camping trip in the 3 years we've had our [email protected] This trip also completed our visits to all 23 Virginia state parks offering RV camping.
Re: Show us your Post-Quarantine Campsite!!
PHOTO SIZE EDITED.
Sunset at CattleRest RV near Willcox. AZ. The Moon and Saturn not quite ready to let go. The penultimate night of an 8000+ mile, 13 state, 8 week adventure.
Do not hesitate...do not wait...do not dally. Get Out There...it is all waiting for you. An amazing country filled with welcoming folks who are more than happy to share and listen.
It's America 🇺🇸...it is your country...do NOT let it slip through your fingers.
Do not hesitate...do not wait...do not dally. Get Out There...it is all waiting for you. An amazing country filled with welcoming folks who are more than happy to share and listen.
It's America 🇺🇸...it is your country...do NOT let it slip through your fingers.
Re: Show us your Post-Quarantine Campsite!!
Our next-to-last stop on this trip was at the unique & beautiful Breaks Interstate Park at the VA-KY border (in VA, but jointly managed by both states), out in the middle of a remote region that is only accessible by secondary roads & highways, including many that follow streams between mountains & some sharp switchbacks.
Sites are mostly wooded & a bit on the small side (since they are situated along the top of a mountain ridge) & sometimes indistinctly marked, such that it's hard to tell where one ends & the next begins. I enjoyed our pretty site B28, and the only thing I found a bit odd was the dump station being on the passenger side of the road as you leave the campground (no driver side approach), such that we had to turn around to use it (then turn around again to leave). Still, this was my favorite of the 4 parks on this trip, just for its unique & abundant natural beauty.
There are multiple short hikes to rock ledge overlooks with stunning views of the river gorge below, plus hikes along the rock ledges as well as below them.
We came back to this Towers Overlook for the sunset, named for the rock formations which are surrounded by the U-turn in the Russel Fork River.
This is the Stateline Overlook, where we took the Geological Trail down below it to see some amazing rock formations in a beautiful forest setting.
I believe this areas was labeled as "The Notches" on the trail map.
The trail goes through this narrow notch too, with a large bolder wedged between the walls above you.
Looking straight up at another formation.
The sheer mass of these walls of rock was impressive.
A peaceful spot with mossy rocks & rhododendrons.
Our last overnight stop at our 23rd Virginia state campground was at Claytor Lake State Park..
The beach area was beautiful, and we stopped for a picnic by the lake before heading home.
This was also where I learned an important lesson to also do a second walk around the trailer AFTER visiting the dump station.. "What's that scraping sound?" I said, as we turned right into the picnic area parking lot, just a short drive from the dump station. When I stepped out, I immediately knew I had forgotten to put the lid on our sewer hose storage tube. The hose was hanging out, dragging on the pavement, and half of it had been flattened by the trailer tire & we found the connector ring in pieces in the road right where we turned into the parking lot. So that's what the sound was!
Good thing this happened after our last night & were heading home. I've ordered two hoses now, so I'll have a backup/extension, if ever needed.
Oops, almost forgot... Now we've completed our collection of Virginia State Parks RV camping stickers (plus a few national parks & duplicates)..
[Tap/click above image to get a high-res view]
The last 4 state parks are the two at bottom right & two at top right.
Many thanks to our wonderful cat sitter nextdoor, Gail, who made most of these trips possible by taking care of our girls!
Sites are mostly wooded & a bit on the small side (since they are situated along the top of a mountain ridge) & sometimes indistinctly marked, such that it's hard to tell where one ends & the next begins. I enjoyed our pretty site B28, and the only thing I found a bit odd was the dump station being on the passenger side of the road as you leave the campground (no driver side approach), such that we had to turn around to use it (then turn around again to leave). Still, this was my favorite of the 4 parks on this trip, just for its unique & abundant natural beauty.
There are multiple short hikes to rock ledge overlooks with stunning views of the river gorge below, plus hikes along the rock ledges as well as below them.
We came back to this Towers Overlook for the sunset, named for the rock formations which are surrounded by the U-turn in the Russel Fork River.
This is the Stateline Overlook, where we took the Geological Trail down below it to see some amazing rock formations in a beautiful forest setting.
I believe this areas was labeled as "The Notches" on the trail map.
The trail goes through this narrow notch too, with a large bolder wedged between the walls above you.
Looking straight up at another formation.
The sheer mass of these walls of rock was impressive.
A peaceful spot with mossy rocks & rhododendrons.
Our last overnight stop at our 23rd Virginia state campground was at Claytor Lake State Park..
The beach area was beautiful, and we stopped for a picnic by the lake before heading home.
This was also where I learned an important lesson to also do a second walk around the trailer AFTER visiting the dump station.. "What's that scraping sound?" I said, as we turned right into the picnic area parking lot, just a short drive from the dump station. When I stepped out, I immediately knew I had forgotten to put the lid on our sewer hose storage tube. The hose was hanging out, dragging on the pavement, and half of it had been flattened by the trailer tire & we found the connector ring in pieces in the road right where we turned into the parking lot. So that's what the sound was!
Good thing this happened after our last night & were heading home. I've ordered two hoses now, so I'll have a backup/extension, if ever needed.
Oops, almost forgot... Now we've completed our collection of Virginia State Parks RV camping stickers (plus a few national parks & duplicates)..
[Tap/click above image to get a high-res view]
The last 4 state parks are the two at bottom right & two at top right.
Many thanks to our wonderful cat sitter nextdoor, Gail, who made most of these trips possible by taking care of our girls!