Help! Sewer hose gets stuck and won’t come off!

creamburmese
creamburmese Member Posts: 8
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
I purchased a camco rhinoflex hose to empty my grey tank on myvtab 320s 2022,  but I’m having a horrible time getting the bayonet fitting on and off. Today I got it on fairly easily but spent 20 minutes trying to get it off. As you can imagine I was neither clean nor in a good temper when I finally got it off with a pipe wrench. Any suggestions?  

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  • RTWCTS
    RTWCTS Member Posts: 199
    We carry a set of these wrenches that are made for this hose. Not perfect, but helps our older hands get the job done.
    Also, we'll frequently clean the surfaces and rub a light coat of lubricant on them. It seems to help too.
    2023 TAB 400 (former T@B 320 owners)
    Relentlessly Pursuing a Silverado EV
    'Racing the Wind and Chasing the Sun'
    Virginia Beach, VA
  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,987
    Hi, welcome to the Family.

    There are lots of different price/style wrenches to help you.
    Pick what meets your needs/budget . . . .

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  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    edited October 2023
    My trailer's outlet cap is different than the hose, the fittings at the ground vary... This is a mechanics oil filter tool that works well on all brands of RV waste hoses and many other things: IMO much more useful than those single purpose plastic "wrenches".   Several choices under $10 

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6FLRYRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

  • marleecamps
    marleecamps Member Posts: 179
    This is what I use:  Camco RhinoFLEX Camper/RV Swivel Fitting Wrench Set | Disconnect/Connect Sewer Fittings with Ease | Ergonomic Design & Compatible w/Rhino, Revolution & Easy Slip RV Sewer Hose Fittings | 2-Pk (39758) https://a.co/d/arlc0QE
    --Marlee
    2021 Tab400 Boondock; TV 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited; Minnesota
  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,598
    One of the things that help my "grip", besides a fancy tool, is a pair of work gloves.  It keeps your hand from slipping ever so slightly and may help you get the connector off.
    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • manyman297
    manyman297 Member Posts: 1,434
    edited October 2023
    What really helps is some cheap lithium grease like the stuff you use on your tow ball. Just apply a thin coat around your outlet every so often. I think these fittings seize because of lack of lubrication. 
    2021 400 BD
    2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 
  • Binghi
    Binghi Member Posts: 407
    pthomas745 said:
    One of the things that help my "grip", besides a fancy tool, is a pair of work gloves.  It keeps your hand from slipping ever so slightly and may help you get the connector off.
    Agree. Thick leather work gloves give you a lot more grip. I also set the sewer hose connection onto a low work surface (maybe 3’ tall) and crouch down “hugging” the connection for maximum leverage to get the job done.  It’s a lot tougher in cold weather. Lubricant seems like a good idea.
    2021 400 BD / 2016 VW Touareg / Austin, TX

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