Sewer Hose Carrier

skyeaz
skyeaz Member Posts: 12
edited June 2017 in Modifications & Upgrades

Hello!

We own a 2016 T@B Max S that we pull with a SUV.

One of the biggest problems we found on our T@B was a lack of storage for the sewer hose.

We solved this by installing a Valtenra 64” E-Z Hose Carrier on the front of the T@B.

The Carrier now stores a Camco – 15ft Rhino Flex Swivel Sewer Kit and Sewer Rinse Cap.

Here are some pictures of the modification.

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Very nice.  Did you cut the tub yourself?  Some of us on the forum have installed this sewer hose holder on the passenger side frame, but yours allows easier access of the hose right at the valves.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Very nice and clean mod!
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • skyeaz
    skyeaz Member Posts: 12
    Hello!  To answer SAM question: yes, I cut the grey tub that holds the propane tank and battery with a Hobbico Hot Knife  and finished the edge with some automotive edge trim. Thanks!
  • rkj__
    rkj__ Member Posts: 641
    Very nice.  

    Some sort of sewer hose storage solution will likely be one of the first mods I explore.
    2016 T@b 320 CS-S - 2018 GMC Sierra - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Runtarooti
    Runtarooti Member Posts: 76
    Super good job, looks very polished.
    2015 T@B Max CS-S Silver and Black
    Goes where it's towed to by 2017 Subaru Outback
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Nice.  With the standard battery size, you had plenty of room to do this.  Our tub is pulled forward to allow room for our large battery.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,758
    Does anyone know if the EZ hose carriers are big enough in diameter to accommodate a RhinoBlaster fitting?
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62

    That is exactly the mod I was wanting to do but couldn't find a good place

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @Marceline, no, it won't fit. I carry a locking lid Rubbermaid container for the RhinoBlaster fitting, rubber gloves, hand cleaner, donut, etc.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Marceline
    Marceline Member Posts: 1,758
    Verna said:
    @Marceline, no, it won't fit. I carry a locking lid Rubbermaid container for the RhinoBlaster fitting, rubber gloves, hand cleaner, donut, etc.
    Do you think that it would all (incl hose) fit in a 5-gal bucket?
    San Francisco Bay Area
    2013 CS-S us@gi
    2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
  • jcanderson330
    jcanderson330 Member Posts: 12
    Skyeaz.  Great mod.  Did you mount the tube to the trailer or to the T@B shell and did you need to move the propane tank or battery to get every thing to fit? 
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Marceline said:
    Verna said:
    @Marceline, no, it won't fit. I carry a locking lid Rubbermaid container for the RhinoBlaster fitting, rubber gloves, hand cleaner, donut, etc.
    Do you think that it would all (incl hose) fit in a 5-gal bucket?
    Yes.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jason330i
    jason330i Member Posts: 72
    Marceline said:
    Does anyone know if the EZ hose carriers are big enough in diameter to accommodate a RhinoBlaster fitting?

    I think this hose carrier has a slightly larger diameter than typical. But not sure it would fit the rhinoblaster.
    https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Plumbing/D-and-W-Inc/PF247703.html

    2017 T@b 320 S

    2017 Kia Sorento SXL AWD

  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    @skyeaz, Nice job! Did you just use the end cap for a template for cutting the tub? Very clean install, and a great place to put the stinky hose holder! HANDY & out of the way!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    jason330i said:
    Marceline said:
    Does anyone know if the EZ hose carriers are big enough in diameter to accommodate a RhinoBlaster fitting?

    I think this hose carrier has a slightly larger diameter than typical. But not sure it would fit the rhinoblaster.
    https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Plumbing/D-and-W-Inc/PF247703.html
    This is the one I got (not sure if it's the same brand and I got it elsewhere), but yes, I have a RhinoFlex and it fits! 
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • skyeaz
    skyeaz Member Posts: 12

    Hello!  I did this modification about a year ago and as I remember, I used the end cap measurement of the holder as a starting point and added extra to allow for the mounting feet on the end of the holder and added for a little clearance on the plastic tub so it could flex.  As I recall, I think it worked out to a 5-3/4" or 6" for the diameter of the template.   There was enough clearance behind the propane tank and battery but we did have to have to remove the propane hose off the regulator going down below to the main metal pipe because it was short and would be in the way of the new sewer tube.  Had a new 28-1/2” propane hose made at a local hose shop. When installing the tube holder, we had to wiggle it through the sides of the plastic tub until the back end cleared the trim on the T@B.

  • RuthT
    RuthT Member Posts: 6
    What did you do about the wires coming from the battery shutoff. Ours seem to be too short to fit around the Valterra tube (your mod was going to be my first but with the gas line and the wiring it seems to be a much bigger project than originally considered. Thanks for,the great pics btw
    Talula 2017 T@B Max S towed by 2010 Forester

  • skyeaz
    skyeaz Member Posts: 12

    Hello RuthT

    Our 2016 Tab Max S did not come with the battery cutoff switch from the factory.  I would guess, if there is clearance for the Valterra tube below the battery cutoff switch, maybe you could safely splice additional lengths of the same type/gauge wires to make it work?  Sorry , I can't be of more help

  • RuthT
    RuthT Member Posts: 6
    Thanks @skyeaz, I think we'll use some 1/2" (maybe 3/4) nylon spacers to gain the clearance necessary between Talula and the carrier. The gas line seems to be about 1/2" OD and the wiring is less, since the carrier rests on the frame I don't have to worry about the extra load on the slightly longer screws. 
    Talula 2017 T@B Max S towed by 2010 Forester

  • skyeaz
    skyeaz Member Posts: 12
    Hello RuthT.  I placed some 1/4" neoprene rubber underneath the tube mounting feet on each end and used some caulk to seal around it.  I asked the factory about placing screws where the mounting feet are located on each end of the tube and they thought it would be okay in that area but suggested using self-tapping screws no longer than 1" long.  I pre-drilled very slowly and just deep enough for a pilot hole in the diamond plate and added some caulk to the mounting screws when I installed them. I can't say for sure if anything was changed or is located behind that area on your T@B where you might want to place the mounting screws.  Also, in the grey plastic tongue box, I installed a couple of 3/8" zip ties around the sewer tube and the metal on the frame inside the tongue box.
  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62
    Skyeaz, my tube came in & I plan on starting my project tomorrow.  Did you remove the tub for trimming/installation?
  • skyeaz
    skyeaz Member Posts: 12

    Hello SGH0004.   I was able to lay everything out and did not have to remove the tub.  I did used a Hobbico Hot Knife to slowly melt/cut the tub.  As always, use safety & common sense first on any project. 

  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62
    Thanks for the reply & advice.  I normally just do stuff & ask questions later =).  Turning over a new leaf.  lol.  
  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62
  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62
    Thanks for the sewer hose suggestion. Finished it up last night & works perfect. Just need a suggestion for sewer hose elbow storage. I have it sitting in the pvc pipe inside the gas/battery box but afraid that it will bounce out. Don't want to keep it with clean water hoses & other items
    that I don't want sewer hose elbow touching.
  • rkj__
    rkj__ Member Posts: 641
    Ooh, I also like that Husky box you have there SGH.
    2016 T@b 320 CS-S - 2018 GMC Sierra - St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    @SGH0004 I used my dremel to shave the parts that stick out shorter to make the trailer end connection fit in the tube. The friend who taught me said she does not use any connections at the dump hole end. I've cleaned mine and stored it if ever needed, but it is SO much easier to clean the hose without it on! 
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62
    Great tip! thanks.  That would store a lot easier.  
  • SGH0004
    SGH0004 Member Posts: 62
    @rkj__  The Husky box fits perfect.  For less than $20 works perfect & holds a lot of stuff.  When traveling I put a couple of ratchet straps on it to make sure the lid doesn't take a hike.  
  • Runtarooti
    Runtarooti Member Posts: 76
    @SGH0004 Nice nice job! Looks fabulous. I'm trying to figure out why your front window looks so much different. Is that a new front window design or is that a protective panel?
    2015 T@B Max CS-S Silver and Black
    Goes where it's towed to by 2017 Subaru Outback

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