Sewer Hose Replacement December 10, 2018, 09:24:54 pm OK...no laughing!! My trusty Valtera Sewer Hose (housed in a 2003 RB) has unraveled after 15 years of stellar performances. Could find no length specifics in my manual. Anyone know off the top of his/her head the size I should re-order (10', 15') to fit the length of an RB sewer hose housing? For ordering, I don''t know whether to measure just the hose, or the hose and the fittings...!Thanksabunch,Lorna (blushing!)
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #1 – December 11, 2018, 11:46:21 am Lorna, we use a 15' Rhinoflex in ours with no problem. However, it is a 30' IB so I don't know if that makes a difference.Jim
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #2 – December 11, 2018, 12:28:09 pm Lorna, He had a 15ft Rhinoflex in our 98 ~ MB also until it froze in the storage tube and got damaged. I had to cut off about 4 ft so it is 11ft now and there are a lot of places where that's just enough. I would go with 15ft. Maybe the mothership would know if someone with your model does not chime in here. Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB NinA
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #3 – December 11, 2018, 03:10:09 pm Hey Lorna,That is amazing hose longevity! I have tried an assortment of lengths over the years and settled on 15 feet being the most versatile for most circumstances. Currently using a Valterra heavy duty (15 mil vinyl) for “frequent RVing.”Mary Sue
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #4 – December 11, 2018, 03:21:32 pm Mary Sue, I agree that the 15' sewer hose is a versatile length, but with fittings, only a 10' slides into the storage tube on my TK; maybe the storage tubes on the 27' LDs are longer? (I carry a 5' extension with fittings in a big zip lock bag in a compartment, along with the spare hose and fittings.) I prefer to use the shortest sewer hose length that reaches the dump hole without kinking or overstretching; easier to "lift and burp", if necessary, and less python-like to manage and clean out!
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #5 – December 11, 2018, 03:27:50 pm I wonder what the average longevity is for the hose the factory supplied with the rig? We’re still using the one that came with our TK when it was delivered 3/07. Still no leaks. We have been careful to minimize any dragging, and always try to rinse any gravel or debris off the outside before stowing. We do carry a spare which I’ve been lugging around for years, just in case. — Jon
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #6 – December 11, 2018, 03:44:32 pm " Anyone know off the top of his/her head the size I should re-order (10', 15') to fit the length of an RB sewer hose housing? For ordering, I don''t know whether to measure just the hose, or the hose and the fittings...!""Thanksabunch,Lorna (blushing!)"LORNA! So it's not only guys who are concerned about size?! Steve K, (sorry, the devil made me say it!)
Re: Sewer Hose Replacement Reply #7 – December 11, 2018, 05:40:35 pm Steve K? You're actually still here...bad boy as usual; some things never change!!Thanks to Joan''s persistent internet queries (and mine at Amazon, CW, W'Mart), a suitable replacement (Valterra EZ Coupler 10' Drain Hose Kit ) was located at DYER's - make a note of it!! This "kit" is a great solution because the ends can be removed prior to storing. I didn't call the factory because the Dyer product will arrive in 2-5 days - about the same time it would take the factory to just *process* an order (if they have one in stock).RV Supplies, RV Accessories, RV Parts, Camper Parts, 5th Wheel Hitch I can see that different models use different length hoses. Thank you all for sharing, especially Joan. Lorna 1 Likes