Sewer hoses

[Biche]

My husband is affected with inclusion Body Myositis a{lost of muscle strenght, in this case hand and forearms} . I need to do outside work like the sewer. We have 2 tanks so lots of hoses and connections sometime. My hands are not big enough and perhaps lack of strenght make it very difficult and frustrating. We presently have ez hoses system. I know they are probably the same size but are there any that are not as difficult ? Any tips? I tried air filter tool but doesn’t not work very well. Thanks everyone

[chuckster57]

Maybe something like this:

https://parts.unitedrv.com/products/...nt=Catch%20All

I believe you can get it from Walmart or Amazon.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

Maybe something like this:

https://parts.unitedrv.com/products/...nt=Catch%20All

I believe you can get it from Walmart or Amazon.

I use the above and they work fine for me.

[Life-in-Him]

If you search for RV sewer hose wrench you can find a simple Camco tool that might help.
amazon said out of stock but you might find it in a local rv dealer.
I have similar problems with my hands so I'm looking for it also

[flybouy]

I use the sewer wrench also due to hand/arm nerve damage.

[Northofu1]

This might pique your interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ju...nel=LoveYourRV

Good Luck

[Camping family]

I got tired of the regular sewer hose and connection and changed over to this
Works very easy and took away the issue I had of trying to twist onto the prongs.

[vampress_me]

Thanks, guys! I’m also going to be looking at getting the wrench also. Hubby’s Parkinson’s is getting worse to where he is having a hard time with the sewer hoses, and I’ve never mastered the ability to twist those buggers on and off! We have to pick the new camper up from the dealer tomorrow after some work, so will check if they or the CW close by the dealer have one.

[LHaven]

Sometimes PTFE lube around the spout gives short-term relief.

[Camping family]

The wrenches might work but I have not had any luck,with them. After breaking two of them I went with the above system and have no regrets. Everything is so much easier then before.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by vampress_me

Thanks, guys! I’m also going to be looking at getting the wrench also. Hubby’s Parkinson’s is getting worse to where he is having a hard time with the sewer hoses, and I’ve never mastered the ability to twist those buggers on and off! We have to pick the new camper up from the dealer tomorrow after some work, so will check if they or the CW close by the dealer have one.

Lynette I would try them if I were you. Due to any number of things I have lost strength in my hands/arms and we were down to DW and I both trying to untwist the blasted things. Bought the little wrenches and no problems since and DW can just go about her business now - and a cheap solution.

[Old Mustanger]

Originally Posted by Life-in-Him

If you search for RV sewer hose wrench you can find a simple Camco tool that might help.
amazon said out of stock but you might find it in a local rv dealer.
I have similar problems with my hands so I'm looking for it also

Amazon said it was out of stock when I ordered but it only took a couple days longer to get.

[vampress_me]

Originally Posted by sourdough

Lynette I would try them if I were you. Due to any number of things I have lost strength in my hands/arms and we were down to DW and I both trying to untwist the blasted things. Bought the little wrenches and no problems since and DW can just go about her business now - and a cheap solution.

Thanks, Danny! Because you and Marshall both use them and recommend, I will be on the lookout tomorrow for them. Fingers crossed I can find it! We leave Monday to take DD to college out west and are taking the camper so it would be nice to have, but at least not a dire have-to-have.

When we got the new camper, we looked again at the Waste Master with the cam locks. But, I cannot stomach the price nor (mainly) the fact I would have to cut off the end of the dump outlet on the camper to install the cam end. Just doesn’t sit well with me if there was ever an issue with the cam lock sewer hose getting a hole in the middle of a camping trip. It’s just too easy to get a temporary cheap sewer hose at WalMart if needed in a pinch that fits the “normal” dump outlet.

[KarenK]

I should get one of those plastic hose wrenches. Bought new sewer hoses and a Y fitting with this rig because it has 2 grey water tanks with 2 separate dump valves and needed longer hoses. Man, were the new hoses hard to attach. Use an old needle nose pliers to tighten the hose the last little bit. Too remove a twist with a small flat head screwdriver will pop the ball part out of the groove. Figured with use I'd be able to do it without the hand tools eventually. About 50/50 now depending on my energy level.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by KarenK

I should get one of those plastic hose wrenches. Bought new sewer hoses and a Y fitting with this rig because it has 2 grey water tanks with 2 separate dump valves and needed longer hoses. Man, were the new hoses hard to attach. Use an old needle nose pliers to tighten the hose the last little bit. Too remove a twist with a small flat head screwdriver will pop the ball part out of the groove. Figured with use I'd be able to do it without the hand tools eventually. About 50/50 now depending on my energy level.

Be very careful using "hand tools" (Note I didn't say, the WRONG tools) on sewer fittings on any RV. Flat blade screwdrivers are an excellent way to damage the plastic mating surfaces on the twist connectors and cause them to have a "permanent leak". Using needle nose pliers to twist a connector that last bit is also a great way to snap off one of the locking tabs on the trailer end connectors... When that happens, it "may well lead to a significant repair bill.... Replacment fittings are relatively cheap, but the labor to remove the old one, rebuild the tank extensions and install a new one with all 4 locking tabs can easily run into the "mid hundreds" or even cause the need to replace the entire tank and fittings (lower thousands)...

If "hand pressure and a towel or non-slip "gripper" won't work, use the proper CAMCO (or equivalent) tool... Substituting hand tools that "are the only thing I had at the time" is an excellent way to damage/destroy a sewer connection.....

[KarenK]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

Be very careful using "hand tools" (Note I didn't say, the WRONG tools) on sewer fittings on any RV. Flat blade screwdrivers are an excellent way to damage the plastic mating surfaces on the twist connectors and cause them to have a "permanent leak". Using needle nose pliers to twist a connector that last bit is also a great way to snap off one of the locking tabs on the trailer end connectors... When that happens, it "may well lead to a significant repair bill.... Replacment fittings are relatively cheap, but the labor to remove the old one, rebuild the tank extensions and install a new one with all 4 locking tabs can easily run into the "mid hundreds" or even cause the need to replace the entire tank and fittings (lower thousands)...

If "hand pressure and a towel or non-slip "gripper" won't work, use the proper CAMCO (or equivalent) tool... Substituting hand tools that "are the only thing I had at the time" is an excellent way to damage/destroy a sewer connection.....

Thanks John, just ordered the camco wrench from walmart. I know my way isn't the best and saw that wrench for the first time about a year ago. I've been pretty gentle, lining it up straight and not using too much force. New hoses only needed for full hook up maybe 2x a yr, have an old hose in the bumper tube for use at a dump station.

[flybouy]

I keep a 4" clear extension on the end of the outlet. It serves 2 purposes. First I can see what's exiting the tanks, how much, and when it's finished. Secondly when the locking tabs wear out or break it's a $10 replacement. I look at them as sacraficial and always keep a spare on hand.

[pakuma]

We have been using the Thetford 17728 SmartDrain Sewer System with great success.
https://www.amazon.com/Thetford-1772.../dp/B003DIL83E

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

Be very careful using "hand tools" (Note I didn't say, the WRONG tools) on sewer fittings on any RV. Flat blade screwdrivers are an excellent way to damage the plastic mating surfaces on the twist connectors and cause them to have a "permanent leak". Using needle nose pliers to twist a connector that last bit is also a great way to snap off one of the locking tabs on the trailer end connectors... When that happens, it "may well lead to a significant repair bill.... Replacment fittings are relatively cheap, but the labor to remove the old one, rebuild the tank extensions and install a new one with all 4 locking tabs can easily run into the "mid hundreds" or even cause the need to replace the entire tank and fittings (lower thousands)...

If "hand pressure and a towel or non-slip "gripper" won't work, use the proper CAMCO (or equivalent) tool... Substituting hand tools that "are the only thing I had at the time" is an excellent way to damage/destroy a sewer connection.....

I just received the camco wrench from Amazon the other day…and John I agree about the “hand tools”…a guy backed his fifth wheel skillfully and quickly into his spot next to me the other day…had a truck roof mounted bike rack system..I thought “man this guy has his s&$# together” him and his wife both….she guided him into the spot …no yelling …no do overs….
Then I looked out a few minutes later and he was using his “hand tools” to connect the sewer pipes… as in “bare hands”…..he even wiped his hand on his bare leg…
My wife and I were getting ready to hold up perfect 10 scorecards but we quickly changed them to a 6 on acoount of that personal foul

Don’t know why in the world he wouldn’t wear gloves

Oh and Happy Birthday John!

[Javi]

Originally Posted by jasin1

I just received the camco wrench from Amazon the other day…and John I agree about the “hand tools”…a guy backed his fifth wheel skillfully and quickly into his spot next to me the other day…had a truck roof mounted bike rack system..I thought “man this guy has his s&$# together” him and his wife both….she guided him into the spot …no yelling …no do overs….
Then I looked out a few minutes later and he was using his “hand tools” to connect the sewer pipes… as in “bare hands”…..he even wiped his hand on his bare leg…
My wife and I were getting ready to hold up perfect 10 scorecards but we quickly changed them to a 6 on acoount of that personal foul

Don’t know why in the world he wouldn’t wear gloves

Oh and Happy Birthday John!

Maybe because he was raised in the country during the 50's and 60's and is immune to germs...

If I had a dollar for every time I handled, touched or had splashed on me something you younger folks would glove and biohazard suit up for, I'd be retired again.