Time for some potty talk...
Durability and price aside, it seems sewer hoses come in two basic flavors; there are those (like the RhinoFLEX) that hold their shape when bent into position, and others (like the Valterra Viper) that remain flexible.
I'm interested in your opinions of the one style vs another. I do not expect to be camping at sites with sewer hookup, so my top priority is the ease of using the hose at dump stations. I've read a few reviews and both seem to have their inherent handling issues.
The 10' cheapo hose that came installed in the tub of my T@B has served me just fine for three seasons, but the last couple uses suggested a flood was in my future! :-0
Thanks in advance for any insights.
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http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/easy-slider-sewer-hose-support/6851
I haven't used it so far. It's pretty cheaply made and not worth the price. I even have 2 extra sections because the first time it was shipped, that's all that was in the box. C.World customer service was very responsive in getting me a replacement. I just wanted the hose NOT to stretch down when the rush of fluids come through and having to play slinky to get all the fluids in the dump station.
BTW, C.World sells weights to hold the end that goes into the d.station hole that work great and are adjustable for around your 90 degree hose bend type. V has made her own for a bunch cheaper, or free from household things, but brain cell can't rem how she did it.
Should the end come off, remember that it has reverse threads, which helps keep the ends on the hose. The new one came with what seemed to be avasoline coating on the ends to assist in threading the end to the hose.
I did toss a cheap hose that came with a Blue Boy. Honestly, it was obvious it was going to tear after a few uses. It was opaque and did not have the strength of the Rhino.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
I've seen a sandbag kind of support thing advertised I think, but if I need it, I just use some of our wheel blocks (hunks of 2x6) in strategic places. If we were often in a 'full hookups' site for a length of time I could see perhaps investing in a fancy solution.
One thing I read about doing with a site with sewer hookup, was something about being sure to leave a kind of 'bump' in the tube, to create a trap to keep the sewer gases from coming back up the tube and out your Tab's vent.
We have the Rhino hose, and I really like it for its useability (keeping its shape) and its seeming durability, but the ribs in it make me want to rinse it thoroughly after use.
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
My sister set up her Alto with hoses to the full hookups. She had issues with floppy hoses, even with using the caterpillar holders. The ones she had weren't long enough. I guess that's where that straight hose holder might have helped.
I'm still thinking Rhino is the way to go. I don't have a permanently attached place to put the hoses in. They air dry in a container after rigorous cleaning.
It sounds like the stiffness of the Rhino may actually make things easier. I'm a little less concerned about the cleanliness factor as part of the upgrade will be a dedicated storage tube for the hose. We also don't typically run, um, solids though it.
The one thing I took advantage of when I had full hookups was a 'long luxurious' shower (after 4 days on the road). Didn't have to worry about my 5 gallons of fresh water, or how full my gray tank was! I think I might have even stretched the Alde hot water supply to 7 minutes!
2014 S Maxx
2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah!
A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya