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Quiroule
10-16-2013, 04:12 PM
I want to install a sewer hose storage tube under my unit. My daughter wants to give me one as a gift, so she wants to know what size I need.

Problem is, my FW is stored 100 miles from home for the winter. Can anyone tell me the measurement between the frames? If someone could measure across between the screws holding the skirts, it would be appreciated. I have a 2010 Cougar High Country, 291 RLS

Here is what I want:

http://www.dwincorp.com/products/82/SUPER-TUBE

Thanks

BobnLee
10-16-2013, 05:52 PM
I just used a piece of PVC pipe and welded two muffler clamps to the frame glued one end and put the threaded end on. Works like a charm Cut the PVC to 92 inches tightened the bolts and it was ready to go.

Quiroule
10-16-2013, 06:13 PM
I thought of doing that, but I cannot find a 5 inches tube. My Rhino hose does not fit easily in a 4 inches tube and 6 inches seems big.

cabinfever
10-16-2013, 06:48 PM
I used 6 inch sewer and drain and cut it just shy of 8 feet. I then hung it from hangers I made from all thread and aluminum stock. I plan on adding 3-4 more tubes for additional storage under the TT frame. On those I'm going to split in the middle and add a union with a stop so each tube will make a 4 foot storage compartment on each side. Here is a pick of my sewer tube.....

Andymon
10-17-2013, 08:18 AM
I bought a 5" PVC fence post, 8 feet long. Two end caps. An 8 foot PVC gutter that slides right in. Riveted hinges and clasps on the end caps and then mounted it under the trailer as close to the drain out as I could.
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2590&d=1363369701

audio1der
10-17-2013, 09:35 AM
I bought a 5" PVC fence post, 8 feet long. Two end caps. An 8 foot PVC gutter that slides right in. Riveted hinges and clasps on the end caps and then mounted it under the trailer as close to the drain out as I could.
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2590&d=1363369701

^Likewise, minus the gutter as a tray which I cannot find up here.
That being said, I'm surprised how reasonably priced the hose storage tubes are.

billb800si
10-17-2013, 10:29 AM
I bought a 5" PVC fence post, 8 feet long. Two end caps. An 8 foot PVC gutter that slides right in. Riveted hinges and clasps on the end caps and then mounted it under the trailer as close to the drain out as I could. http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2590&d=1363369701
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Gutter? I looked at the photo you posted and that's not like any gutter I've ever seen. A gutter has a lip on it. Your photo has perfectly shaped "U" to it.
Care to elaborate on where you got that "gutter" insert?
BTW, your modification looks "GREAT". I'm going to do the same."bouncey:

Happy trails,

buddyboy54
10-17-2013, 01:10 PM
it is available at lowes

buddyboy54
10-17-2013, 01:11 PM
available at lowes

JRTJH
10-17-2013, 02:07 PM
Likewise, I got mine at Lowes. $6.86 for a 10' section.

Albert
10-17-2013, 04:59 PM
Quiroule,

It does not look like anyone really answered your request. If you still need the measurements, I will measure my 2011 291RLS in the morning and provide you the info requested.

randy69
10-17-2013, 06:48 PM
The reason we use 6" you can put the connection end in the PVC . I used 6" black PVC and two rubber caps with hose clamps and two 6" ubolts to mount. Don't forget to drill a small hole into the end caps.

2014Fuzion300
10-17-2013, 07:25 PM
My FZ300 came with one 6"X24" house carrier and I ordered another one from Amazon.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/a7atumer.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/y8e7esyp.jpg


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billb800si
10-18-2013, 05:46 AM
I like the 5 inch square fence post with insert much better. That way I can store anything I want and just pull the insert out to access it. No need to try and reach way inside for something.
Great idea.
Going to Lowes to buy the parts.
Happy trails,

Andymon
10-18-2013, 08:00 AM
A friend of mine got this. I like it better than the gutter because it's adjustable.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/easy-slider-sewer-hose-support/6851

mobile42
10-19-2013, 08:51 PM
I too once had a 5 inch square post mounted across the bottom from frame to frame on my former TT for my stinky slinky and sure was nice for the storage but if I only knew that my black water tank was sitting right above my modification (hidden by the underbelly Coroplast). After leaving a camping outing, I decided to traveled home with the tank not emptied and figured the slushing around would break up the solids making it easier to drain and it ended up with a 12 inch crack from the weight of the waste rubbing against the slinky storage. BOY, what a mess and SMELL. :eek:

I removed the storage and relocated it to the front of the TT just behind the Tongue and after pricing a Black Tank (forget it $$$), I decided to repair it myself, (not difficult as all). Glad I did that then but all behind me now since I purchased my existing 5th wheel! So...Good Luck!

Quiroule
10-20-2013, 03:34 AM
Good info Mobile42,

Thanks everyone,

When Albert gives me his measurements I should be in business.

Albert
10-20-2013, 07:28 AM
It is 69 inches on the button. Let us know how it went.

Quiroule
10-20-2013, 07:55 AM
Thanks Albert,

I won't be doing it until spring, but I will post something then.

billb800si
10-20-2013, 06:14 PM
A friend of mine got this. I like it better than the gutter because it's adjustable.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/easy-slider-sewer-hose-support/6851
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I believe the OP was referring to a storage container not a drain hose support.
Now is someone wanted to be real inventive you could slide the "U'" shaped gutter from the 5 inch PVC post and use that as a drain support. That would serve two purposes instead of one.
Happy trails,

LM3929
10-30-2013, 03:58 PM
I bought a 5" PVC fence post, 8 feet long. Two end caps. An 8 foot PVC gutter that slides right in. Riveted hinges and clasps on the end caps and then mounted it under the trailer as close to the drain out as I could.
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2590&d=1363369701

Does anyone have a part number for the gutter? all the PVC gutters I have seen are the one sided units.

I have the 5" Fence post now I would like to get that style of tray.

Lorne M.

tileman
10-30-2013, 05:44 PM
Does anyone have a part number for the gutter? all the PVC gutters I have seen are the one sided units.

I have the 5" Fence post now I would like to get that style of tray.

Lorne M.

Would this work? http://www.lowes.com/pd_12066-322-RW100_0__?productId=3009950&Ntt=vinyl+gutter&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dvinyl%2Bgutter&facetInfo=

JRTJH
10-30-2013, 06:26 PM
The gutter in the link above is what I used, but the end caps that Lowes sells with it (shown on the same weblink) will not fit into the fence post. They are about 3/4" too wide. The only way I could figure out to close the ends was with a piece of 3.4" fir cut to fit inside the gutter and 2 small wood screws on each side. Don't put screws on the bottom as they will cut into the fence post interior every time you slide the drawer out and shorten the life of the plastic.