RV Repair Manual
 for the RV Do-It-Yourselfer

Homemade RV Sewer Hose Carrier

Storing bulky 3-inch sewer hoses inside bumper tubes or basement storage bays is awkward and unhygienic. Building an under-frame sewer hose carrier from a square PVC vinyl fence post provides a clean, weather-proof container that accommodates hoses complete with 4-in-1 elbow fittings attached.

Materials & Build Procedure

  1. Purchase a 5-inch x 5-inch vinyl fence post sleeve (cut to match your frame width, usually 64 to 72 inches).
  2. Secure two square vinyl fence post caps for tube ends.
  3. Attach a heavy-duty magnetic cabinet door catch or stainless pin latch to hold the end caps securely closed during transit.
  4. Mount the square tube underneath your trailer frame crossmembers using perforated metal strapping and UV-resistant heavy-duty nylon cable ties or self-tapping metal screws.
  5. Drill several 1/4-inch drainage holes along the bottom surface to allow moisture and condensation to drain freely.

See also: