Sewer hose storage.

cRay60 · 04-01-2010, 02:34 PM

Just bought a 2008 2720. Had a 4" PVC pipe mounted to the tounge of the trailer that had the sewer hose in it. The problem was you had to take off the fittings everytime to get the hose to fit in the 4" tube. That was a pain. Plus it was kind of ugly. Next size PVC is 6", way to big. I found a 4 3/4" square white PVC fence post at Lowes. Cut it down to 5' and mounted the end cap on one end with 2 SS screws. I found a white offset self closing hinge in the cabinet section and mounted it to the other end with another end cap aslo using SS bolts and lock nuts. I mounted it under the back of the tounge right behind the battery box using some very heavy duty cable ties around the frame. (May come up with a more permenant mounting device later). Works great! new rhino hose with fittings fit great. It got dark by time I got it mounted so I will add those pics later.

**Bill** · 04-01-2010, 03:03 PM

Nice! Have you drilled a few holes - or cut a slot - in the bottom at each end, to allow draining and a bit of air circulation to dry things out?

Bill

mcgyver210 · 04-01-2010, 03:26 PM

That is a GREAT idea now lets see it mounted.

How does the hinge work is it smooth closing & opening?

cRay60 · 04-01-2010, 04:01 PM

Bill, I did think of that but wanted to wait until I got it mounted to decide where to put the holes but thanks for making sure I did.

Mcgyver, the hinge works great. Very smooth. My only concern is that it is some kind of painted metel so I'm sure it is going to start rusting at some point. They came in pairs so I have a replacement for it. I'm also going to keep my eye out for something in stainless, maybe from a boat supply place or something.

04-01-2010, 06:46 PM

Could you pleased post of the installed unit with a couple of close ups?

cRay60 · 04-02-2010, 07:06 AM

Ok, here are the installed pictures. You can still see the old tube on the top of the tounge that is going away.

04-02-2010, 07:22 AM

Nice lookn' mod.

I never have figured out why Trailmanor did away with the old style square bumper that stored the sewer hose......looks ain't everything.

**mjlaupp** · 04-02-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnguy

Nice lookn' mod.

I never have figured out why Trailmanor did away with the old style square bumper that stored the sewer hose......looks ain't everything.

To stop double towing after several accidents directly related to double towing. That's what happened to my '02 2720SL.
Mike

mcgyver210 · 04-02-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mjlaupp

To stop double towing after several accidents directly related to double towing. That's what happened to my '02 2720SL.
Mike

That makes no sense because you can still add a bolt on 2" receiver with no issues. The new style bumper has plenty of space for hose & a bonus side pocket. I have decided since I like to use the bumper for other things & I cary both the Sewer Solution & normal 3" sewer hose I would like to put something under-neath the TM for the 3" hose. I like the square idea best though.

Ps. I am able to get Sewer Solution, extra extension. 3" Rhino Hose with fittings & other smaller items in the center bumper compartment without much issue.

**mjlaupp** · 04-02-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mjlaupp

"Double towing" as in two each Trailmanors behind one tow vehicle. The transporters would bolt a 2" receiver to the box bumper, hook up and off they would go.

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Originally Posted by mcgyver210

That makes no sense because you can still add a bolt on 2" receiver with no issues.....

My '02 was in route from the factory back to Louisiana after extensive warranty repairs. Some where on the freeway bypass around Birmingham, AL. a combination of cross wind, rough pavement and passing trucks caused the trailer train to become unstable. Both TM's became airborne and the one closest to the tow vehicle turned upside down. An eye witness said that the rear trailer (mine) was at least 5 feet off the ground. The driver managed to guide the mess off the road and to a halt using only the front wheels of the truck, the rear truck wheels were held up off the ground by the overturned trailer. No one was hurt. I'm not sure about the status of the underwear of the driver and his wife who was riding with him. Both TM's were totaled although they were able to weld a new hitch on mine and tow it back to the factory.

I understand that there were more incidents beside mine involving double towing TM's and that was the major reason for the demise of the rear box bumper. Read liability issues here!

The receiver for the '04 and newer TM's not rated for towing a second vehicle. Trailmanor lists it as a "bicycle mount receiver" for that reason.

Mike