Sunshine1 Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Heading to the Escapade in Vermont. New to full time RVing, this will be my first experience towing my 28ft Artic Fox trailer. I noticed in the email that was sent out that we should bring with us a sewer extension. Would like to purchase one that is the easiest to use, clean and hopefully no leaking. Any suggestions??? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Hi Sunshine If the letter meant an extension for your sewer hose then you need to get the same brand as the one you already have or they may not match up or go to Wally Mart I believe they have a set that is two 10fters or you can buy one 20' and the ones I bnought also had caps to put on each end of the hose when not in use./ Welcome to the club Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 If the letter meant an extension for your sewer hose then you need to get the same brand as the one you already have or they may not match up The several extensions I own all are inserted between the RV and the main sewer hose. Therefore, they all have the same fittings because they have to connect to the drain pipe coming out of the RV and they all need to be able to connect to the main sewage hose. I have a couple of different brands and they are all interchangeable. As for capping them when not in use, the simplest thing I have found is just to connect the input and output connectors together (make a donut). Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Just have more than 10' of sewer hose. I'd say have enough hose to reach 25-30'. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Just have more than 10' of sewer hose. I'd say have enough hose to reach 25-30'. Yep I carry a 20' and two 10'ers every once in awhile I get lucky and only need a 10' er Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Almost all sewer hoses use the bayonet (twist-on) type of connectors and are all interchangeable. However a few RVs are equipped with a cam lock type of attachment which are not interchangeable. If you have the twist on type Walmart or any RV supply store will have the hose with the fittings you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0zke Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Actually there are two types of bayonet connectors. Most use the Valterra system, but a few are Thedford. Our Foretravel had Thedford, but when I added the third valve I switched to Valterra. David Lininger, kb0zke 1993 Foretravel U300 40' (sold) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsabouttime Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 From personal experience, I'd suggest you don't get the cheapest you find. Color usually gives you an idea of quality. Brown is a little better than black and gray seems to be a little better. I think the red ones are probably best but I haven't spent that much . . . yet. Just my opinion. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Definitely get the thickest sewer hose. They last so much longer with no worries of tiny pinprick holes from rocks. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainuh Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have 2 sections, wondering if I'll need a 3rd. Heard that Rhino brand was good and rugged, but someone said their connections are proprietary. Anyone know if that's true? Cheers, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Actually the RhinoFlex hose ends are pretty standard for attachment. Only the end to the 90 degree sewer connection is unique. The answer is to buy a system of hoses and adapters/connectors. They all have their pluses and minus'. We carried three 12' hoses sections for 10 years on the trailer. Did use all three at times. We going to try and get by with a 15' main and a 10' extension with the motorhome. Using both at this moment. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Currently we carry two 10' and one 20'. We traveled for 6 years with only the two 10' sections. But were spending a month in a park that by adding another 20', we could move the coach forward far enough for the Direct TV to get a lock on the satellites. By luck, the local Tractor Supply Store had the same brand we carry and had a 10' or 20' hose to choose from. So I elected for the single 20'. 7 times out of 10, one 10' section is all we need. The bulk of the time after that, the 20' will cover us. Every once and awhile we'll find a site where pulling in the opposite way then normal provides a great view, and at those times I usually get buy with the 20' and 10'. (And not ideal, as you have the plumbing and electrical on the side your walking out of. Still going around to your side of the site patio to use.) Best, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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