lagreen Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have a 1993 Toyota Dolphin. It has a built in sewer hose storage container on the front drivers side. Unfortunately it doesn't really fit any of todays hoses (length) especially with the sewer connectors installed. Has anyone come up with something more practical in the way of storage. I keep it in the generator compartment right now but would like to put that space to better use. Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Mine lives inside the rear bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Valterra makes sewer hose carriers in a number of sizes if you can find a suitable location to mount one. http://www.valterra....se_carriers.htm Mine lives inside the rear bumper. I don't think her RV has a hose bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagreen Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. I looked really hard at the rear bumper and I don't think I can make that work. Can't even mount a carrier on top of the bumper cause the spare is right there. I've looked at several locations to mount a hose carrier but it won't be really easy to get to. However it's not like ya gotta haul the thing out everyday. It looks like you have to take the 45 degree sewer hook up off the hose to use the carriers which I was hoping to avoid. The less I have to handle it the better IMO. Maybe I'll throw the darn thing on the roof . Anyway time to put on the thinking cap and come up with a real solution. Thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the feedback. I looked really hard at the rear bumper and I don't think I can make that work. Can't even mount a carrier on top of the bumper cause the spare is right there. I've looked at several locations to mount a hose carrier but it won't be really easy to get to. However it's not like ya gotta haul the thing out everyday. It looks like you have to take the 45 degree sewer hook up off the hose to use the carriers which I was hoping to avoid. The less I have to handle it the better IMO. Maybe I'll throw the darn thing on the roof . Anyway time to put on the thinking cap and come up with a real solution. Thanks Barb I am sure you could fabricate something that would fasten it to the bolts that hold on the spare tire. Do you have a hose bumper or does your Dolphin have a bumper like a Seabreeze (molded fiberglass/ABS) Got a picture of what the back of your RV looks like (one that shows the bumper)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoprat Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Just a suggestion, Barb. If ya don't like who you're travelling with, throw it in the passengers seat. Oh, you better put it in a plastic bag first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagreen Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks Turtle, The bumper is not a hose bumper. It's one of those molded ones. Maybe I can just figure a way to drape it over the spare put some lights on it and call it a wreath. It would be a good conversation starter . I'll get it figured out eventually. Just thought I'd pick you guys brains a little. Thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowacamper Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Maybe you could make something out of PVC pipe with a screw in plug on one end and a cap on the other and attach to under side of rear bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagreen Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 I kind of figured I would be fabricating something out of PVC. The only worry I have about the bottom of the bumper is some of those steep entrance/exit driveways taking it right off. You know, the kind with all the trailer hitch gouges. There is some room in front of the bumper to attach something to the frame extensions. I just have to get the camper on level ground to see how hard it would be to reach. My driveway accomodatingly slopes downward just behind the rear wheels and right now looks easy to reach. I should go out this week and make the holder and then see where it will fit. Thanks for all the input Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 You could clamp one of the Valterra hose carriers to your rear ladder. Mount it low and pull it out from the top (you don't want to pull the bottom plug out after you have used the hose a dozen or more times). If all you need to do to get into the original compartment is change the fastener from angled to straight I would suggest that you do this and put it where National RV gave you a place for it. There are all kinds of sewer hose couplings out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagreen Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Turtle, I gave that a try. The bayonet attachments are too wide to fit in there and the compartment is only 18" deep. I don't want to reconstruct the hose everytime I have to use it. (boy am I picky ) I might just go with a ladder attachment. As always, thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futar Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 There are cases where storage of the hose in the rear box bumper will rot them out. I've seen people make holders out of PVC pipe with cap ends. Drill the cap ends through the PVC pipe on top to put a nail or cotter pin in so it won't fall off. I have a 1993 Toyota Dolphin. It has a built in sewer hose storage container on the front drivers side. Unfortunately it doesn't really fit any of todays hoses (length) especially with the sewer connectors installed. Has anyone come up with something more practical in the way of storage. I keep it in the generator compartment right now but would like to put that space to better use. Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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