If you use a vinyl rain gutter as a glide inside your 5 inch vinyl post your hoses can just lay on top of it and slide the whole thing inside... when you take them out then you can also use it to keep your hose straight going from your RV to the dump site.
Thanks for the great video. I built one similar to the one you showed; I mounted it on the back bumper of my super C. The only issue that I ran into was that the fencepost caps were super tight fitting and were difficult to remove (by design as they are only supposed to go on once). My solution was to take a belt sander and remove some of the material from the fence post in the first inch; witht a little bit of patience I was able to get a fit that was snug, but not too tight. I also drilled 3, 3/4" drain holes in the bottom of the post and added a small gate handle and retention chain to the lid. Again, thanks for the inspiration video.
You can order that vinyl fence post material online in black. FYI - maybe just wear a stocking cap for padding (my plumber does this when working in crawlspaces)
I think I saw the same video as you. Mine looks almost exactly like yours. The only thing I did differently was I painted my post black beforehand. I also screwed the opposite cap shut on the camp side. I like your hitch pin much better. Mine is a threaded rod with a wing nut that's kind of a PITA. I couldn't find a pre-made hitch pin long enough. Kudos for fabricating your own.
Still looking to Larry for sound advice and wisdom in making my wife's and I experience better. Was glad to read the latest update about moving closer to the treatment center!
Larry is Alice beating you again? lol. Come on Alice get in on that black tank. It is not that bad. What in the crap do you need those safety glasses for. You never get hurt. lol That is a pretty cool setup. I can think of many things even beyond sewer lines that you might could store in there. We all know more storage of any kind is great on a RV. No hamlet I want to see where this leads. Man you are super crafty. You and my wife will get along well. She is good with stuff like that. Thanks for the share y'all. I think I may use this for different storage area ideas.
William, behave. 🤣. After 35 years, I’m just used to him getting injured. Yes. Lots of things you could store in there @honey and me talked about fishing poles. I’m NOT doing anything with the black tank and sewer hoses. I do so much other stuff. I have to make Larry feel needed 😋. I can’t wait to meet Jessica and get the real dirt on you. Your DIYs are pretty cool too. Talk soon. Take care. Alice
Fantastic video! And, if I may cast a vote, I vote YES for Alice learning to do all of the set-up and take-down jobs. RV sewer is really no big deal. Thanks so much for this video!
Thank you. And you are so right. With Larrys recent health crisis, I have learned to do many things on my own and advocate for all that travel together to do the same. Know each others jobs just in case 🤗
@@DownsizingMakesCents That’s for sure! I will add that many times I hear women say they’re giving up RVing because their husband can’t do the outside stuff anymore. Such a shame to give up some thing we love like that.
Thanks for the tip, very thorough. Just happened on your site,and I am going with the same. We have a 1993 RB,(rust bucket). I need to rework all the outside storage boxes and covers/doors. They are rusted out,and like the metal hose storage at rear, they have all been neglected. Be checking back in with you. Pablo
If you get a 4" vinyl eavestrough/rain gutter the same length as the fence post, slide it in first and now you have a pullout drawer for the stinky slinky. As an added bonus, the eavestrough can be pulled out and used as a sewer hose support while you are parked and set up. It may be better going up to a 6" post and a 5" eavestrough so the fittings fit in better. I'd love to take credit for the idea, but I can't I saw it online somewhere else.
Bryan, hi. That is a great idea 💡 but I don’t think I want him to do it all over again with a larger piece just because his head is finally healing 🤣. But I definitely will tell Larry your idea. Thank you. - Alice
Yep, I think Larry needs a helmet🤣🤣 Every time my hubby turns around he’s bleeding from some kind of injury😂😂 I agree Alice, I’m not having anything to do with the sewer stuff or black tank, I clean the toilet too!
Lisa, hi. Thanks. Another helmet vote. We woman need to stick together. Maybe you guys can help me get a Jeep 🤣😂. Thanks for the support. Stay safe. And buy lots of bandaids 🩹 😅. Alice
I love the DIY stuff, Great idea. I'm always banging myself up, cut my hand just the other day. No helmet, a beat up man is a real man. I think this was an awesome DIY solution to a common problem. Great video Larry. Thanks!
C'mon, Alice! Just get in there. You've changed diapers! lol! I do all the spetic stuff on both our rigs. It's the deal my hubby and I have. He fixes stuff, I dump. I just keep the attachments in a sealed plastic bucket in the storage bay. We are seldom ever in an RV park so don't use them very much. This is a great DIY, Larry! You could store fishing poles, awning poles...anything long that otherwise would be in the way or possibly get damaged in this too. TFS!
Sue. Yeah diapers I could deal with 🤣. Good for you but I do do much other stuff. Since we are full time, this is a constant thing. We also wanted more room in the basement. Larry is the DIY guy. Thanks for coming by. Alice
That is clever and bigger. Originally I was thinking glueing one cap, but saw that you made it basically as wide as trailer so access from both sides might be useful. I've also seen one smaller storage bay with a basket that has all the sewer stuff including the black tank flush hose and the gloves. It's all that lives in it, that way it doesn't stink anything else. They use a magic hose that is a different color than the drinking water hose.
Hi. We used to keep a lot of it in a bucket. But as full timers, we need all the storage we can get. Plus I like the stinky slinky to be outside away from everything else. Also some people mention it could be used for fishing poles and other things. We can add a lock 🔒 too. Thanks for your thoughts. Take care. Alice.
I was trying to figure out a way to secure the end caps, a great idea. I was thinking about using 6-inch schedule 40 with screw-on end caps but this is cheaper I think.
Typing from under my GD Imagine 2800BH. Installing 2 of the 5x5's and only got 6 tapping screws for some reason. It's starting to come together and I even had spacers laying around to compensate for the propane line running down the passenger side under the I-beam. Thanks for the video. Hoping this turns out as nice as yours minus one goose egg. :-)
Hope yours turned out good. I love having the extra space in my 5x5 tube for connectors and accessories that won’t fit in the bumper or my super tube. The goose egg helps me remember how much I had with this project. Larry
George, hi. Yeah. It’s a good size and light weight. Someone else mentioned a great place for fishing poles too. Let us know how it works out. Take care. Alice
Hey. Yeah. After we had that extra hose from our hunker down spot, we needed it to go somewhere and being full time, we wanted space in the basement. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Take care. Alicev
Stumbled across your video, (was looking at conduit caps) look them up on Amazon. U can also make round tubes any size u want with them. But pretty solid DIY! (We have an rv also) and this is a thing I should do… I have a tote for our pipe/plumbing… but this would get it out of my way. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!
That was very creative. I don't have the tools to do this, so I guess I'm stuck with a Rubbermaid container to hold it all. Sorry Larry, but HELMET! 3 times was supposed to be a charm but you reached 4. 😂 ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi
Hey guys. Helmet is definitely winning 😂. Larry has lots of tools with him. These DIYs are another version of fun to him. I’m lucky he is so handy. Keep safe. Alice
John, hi. Thanks. We’ve gotten comments about storing all sorts of things in there. As full timers, we are always looking for storage. Thanks for visiting. Take care. Alice.
Bruce, hey. Both 🤣. Yeah helmet and bubble wrap would help. I do love the DIYs but we go through a lot of bandaids 🩹. Nice to hear from you. Stay safe. Alice
This is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you! How's it gone since you've installed this? I think I'd be a little concerned with that 8-ft vinyl fence post sagging in the middle. Have you supported it in any way to keep it from sagging?
Had it on first RV for 4 years - traveling full time. Trips to Canada and the west and then back to Florida Now it’s been in our new rv since February- from Florida to California and back Alice
Greg, hi. Thanks for the helmet vote. Larry does have a good brain 🧠. I hope it helps. You can add a lock and store other things like fishing poles. Take care. Alice
Maybe just paint it black to match? It's a small thing I know. Also, for the weekend warriors, go to a new subdivision near you and ask workers about left over 4" round PVC pipe. Great "up-cycle" idea and one less pipe in the land fill. Just know ahead of time how long you need to span the frame.
Hey. Great ideas. We proposed won’t paint because the look of the RV really doesn’t matter to us. We waited about ten months before we washed it 😂. I love the idea of upcycycling. I get annoyed if we can’t recycle where we are too. Thanks for the thoughts for weekenders. As full timers, we see things a bit differently. So glad you pointed that out. Take care. Alice.
Kelley, hi. We are always looking for more storage since we are full time. Let us know how it works out. We are still in Florida, too. Take care. Alice
I used beam clamps and all thread and made a trapeze hanger to hold mine up so didnt have to drill into the structure. Has held steady after many years and miles.
Larry, great DIY video using 5X5 fence post. Very informative. Not sure what was decided for Larry (helmet or bubble wrap) as this video is 2 years old. What ever the case, Larry and Alice, you make it fun. Dwayne Snow 4/15/22
I’m so winning 🤣. Helmet it is. Someone commented it would be a great place for other things like fishing rods. We just happen to have a lot of extra hose. Thanks for your vote. TKe care. Alice
Barry. Thank you. Another vote for helmet 🤣. We are always looking for more storage as full timers. And Larry loves his DIYs. Thanks for coming by. Stay safe. Alice
Liz, Larry loves to make these type of videos - helping other RVers. We hope he continues to recover to make more videos like this. Thanks for the support 🤗
The easiest method I could think of would be to use a 6 inch X quarter inch bolt with a Nylok wing nut at the end. Drill a 5/16th hole through the And the tube. Larry
Larry needs a helmet lol - this is awesome - another great informative video!! Thanks for sharing! We'd love to have you join our Wednesday livestream 5 pm CST. Many blessings to you!!
Thanks for the vote. I’m winning 🤣😂. We have horrible connection here. Plus we just haven’t watched live streams that much. But thanks for asking. Stay safe. Alice
You think that's a lump? Wait until you get whacked with a Jeep driveshaft! 🤕 Great job, only thing I could improve would be to suggest some kind of tether line / cable so the lids don't get lost.
Silas, did you see the other head injury video 🤣. I almost fainted. Larry said your tether line is a good point. He needs to add that. Thanks. Stay safe. Helmet for you? Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents Yes, did find that vid of his head-butting the hitch angle plate, and I'll give you points for a worse injury, bleeding wise, than my Jeep driveshaft, which acted more like a club, rendering me semi-conscious with a huge lump. Always good to have a 'complete' first aid kit with wound closures, etc. Be safe!
Julie, hi. Yes. He made two pins and two caps. The connectors were new. But he usually does wear gloves 🧤. I said the same thing about the gloves 🤣. Thanks for your thoughts. Stay safe. Alice.
Looks great. I believe I would had gone with a little larger washers. Also I would add a strap around the outside of the pipe to keep any movement to a minimum. I'm one of those "overkill" folks if ya didn't notice
I am also one of those overkill kind of guys, bigger washers would have been better. So far it is holding up well after over two years of constant travel, over crappy bumpy roads. I should inspect the screws and washers to make sure the plastic is not fatiguing. Maybe i will do a follow up video. Larry
Great job and great ideas, especially the rod and hitch pin. My only advice.......wear a hard hat.....LOL. By the way, thanks for listing the parts/pcs
Im not sure which you are talking about but I commonly use a go pro hero 7 and 9. I also use a Sony AX53 camcorder and a Sony a6500 mirrorless camera, in addtion of course to our iphones, Larry iPhone 12, Alice iPhone 13. Larry
Curious what happens when you force the hose and fitting into the bumper @ 0:24? I suspect it will eventually get it stuck and rip the hose trying to remove it when it binds up. Here is another great version with a spring loaded door, so you don't drive off without the door... The gutter tray is very good idea too. th-cam.com/video/pIVUSAmFRIQ/w-d-xo.html I sympathize with the lumps on the head Larry, its just part of owning an RV.
It Is a very tight fit in the bumper, I keep a piece of pvc pipe handy to push it through the other side when it gets stuck. That’s why I did this project, now I don’t have to worry about it. Larry
Rick, hi. A second tube is an option but they are much more expensive and the main point is they are too small for all the attachments. But if you are not a DIY guy you can definitely just have the bucket of accessories separate in your basement. Thanks for your thoughts. Alice
There are "PINK" jobs and "BLUE jobs.....the men handle the Blue jobs and women the Pink jobs. Anything to do with "POOP" falls in the category of a BLUE job. So obviously I agree with your wife because I to have never touched that poop hose lol
@@DownsizingMakesCents Oh my goodness I just went and watched the latest video. So sorry to hear about Larry's health and hope he continues to recover.
Alice PM me your mailing address. I am going to send Larry a cool brain protector. You guys need to plan a trip up here so Larry can help Cris with some projects, including that poop hose holder :). As soon as we get into the house we will have space for driveway surfing!! Love and miss you guys.
Something just occurred to me in regards to going “…anywhere near the black tank…”! When young couples have babies in diapers, moms are troopers when it comes to changing dirty diapers, while dads are usually, “Ahh, hell nah!” Lol! (Well, not my hubby, he did a good job and no gagging.) Enter the empty nesters and retirees, and most couples I see, it’s the guy doing the black tank stuff. 🤭🫣 So guys, what goes ‘round…
😆 Yes. I did the majority of diaper duty. But Larry was always willing to help. It is funny how the chores are divided. I do most of the dog care then and now
Check out more “Larryized” DIYs
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If you use a vinyl rain gutter as a glide inside your 5 inch vinyl post your hoses can just lay on top of it and slide the whole thing inside... when you take them out then you can also use it to keep your hose straight going from your RV to the dump site.
John, sorry I missed this. I am blaming Larry haha. That is a good idea. I will pass it on. Alice
Additional tubes of the 5X5 make good storage for fishing rods and reels too !!
Mark, yes. We have seen that before
Thanks for the great video. I built one similar to the one you showed; I mounted it on the back bumper of my super C. The only issue that I ran into was that the fencepost caps were super tight fitting and were difficult to remove (by design as they are only supposed to go on once). My solution was to take a belt sander and remove some of the material from the fence post in the first inch; witht a little bit of patience I was able to get a fit that was snug, but not too tight. I also drilled 3, 3/4" drain holes in the bottom of the post and added a small gate handle and retention chain to the lid. Again, thanks for the inspiration video.
You can order that vinyl fence post material online in black.
FYI - maybe just wear a stocking cap for padding (my plumber does this when working in crawlspaces)
Thanks. We didn’t know about the black.
Larry needs to wear a full padded suit- I could do an injury montage 🤣. But I’ll tell him about the cap.
Alice
I've had the same issue with head bumps around the RV. My wife got a pith helmet for me for Christmas. It works great... when I remember to wear it.
I think I saw the same video as you. Mine looks almost exactly like yours. The only thing I did differently was I painted my post black beforehand. I also screwed the opposite cap shut on the camp side. I like your hitch pin much better. Mine is a threaded rod with a wing nut that's kind of a PITA. I couldn't find a pre-made hitch pin long enough. Kudos for fabricating your own.
Lane, Larry likes opening caps on both ends.
As for the hitch pin, Larry is pretty good at “Larryizing” his DIYs 😉
Alice
Still looking to Larry for sound advice and wisdom in making my wife's and I experience better. Was glad to read the latest update about moving closer to the treatment center!
Thank you, John. Larry hopes to be back at making this type of video soon 🤗
I attached one to my rear bumper. No cutting. Drilled holes in caps and end of tube and insert a bolt to keep cap on. Works great.
That’s an awesome idea, is it below the bumper? Larry
Larry is Alice beating you again? lol. Come on Alice get in on that black tank. It is not that bad. What in the crap do you need those safety glasses for. You never get hurt. lol That is a pretty cool setup. I can think of many things even beyond sewer lines that you might could store in there. We all know more storage of any kind is great on a RV. No hamlet I want to see where this leads. Man you are super crafty. You and my wife will get along well. She is good with stuff like that. Thanks for the share y'all. I think I may use this for different storage area ideas.
William, behave. 🤣. After 35 years, I’m just used to him getting injured. Yes. Lots of things you could store in there @honey and me talked about fishing poles. I’m NOT doing anything with the black tank and sewer hoses. I do so much other stuff. I have to make Larry feel needed 😋. I can’t wait to meet Jessica and get the real dirt on you. Your DIYs are pretty cool too. Talk soon. Take care. Alice
Fantastic video! And, if I may cast a vote, I vote YES for Alice learning to do all of the set-up and take-down jobs. RV sewer is really no big deal. Thanks so much for this video!
Thank you.
And you are so right. With Larrys recent health crisis, I have learned to do many things on my own and advocate for all that travel together to do the same. Know each others jobs just in case 🤗
@@DownsizingMakesCents That’s for sure! I will add that many times I hear women say they’re giving up RVing because their husband can’t do the outside stuff anymore. Such a shame to give up some thing we love like that.
Thanks for the tip, very thorough. Just happened on your site,and I am going with the same. We have a 1993 RB,(rust bucket). I need to rework all the outside storage boxes and covers/doors. They are rusted out,and like the metal hose storage at rear, they have all been neglected. Be checking back in with you. Pablo
Glad you found us.
We are thinking of moving it next to the sewer outlet
I'm always looking for storage ideas. I really like this one. Going to do it this weekend. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Let us know how it goes
If you get a 4" vinyl eavestrough/rain gutter the same length as the fence post, slide it in first and now you have a pullout drawer for the stinky slinky. As an added bonus, the eavestrough can be pulled out and used as a sewer hose support while you are parked and set up.
It may be better going up to a 6" post and a 5" eavestrough so the fittings fit in better.
I'd love to take credit for the idea, but I can't
I saw it online somewhere else.
Bryan, hi. That is a great idea 💡 but I don’t think I want him to do it all over again with a larger piece just because his head is finally healing 🤣. But I definitely will tell Larry your idea. Thank you. - Alice
I added a vinyl gutter as a drawer in mine. Works great for photos of it check my Instagram JCMakestuff
Good for Fishing Rods too !
Yep, I think Larry needs a helmet🤣🤣 Every time my hubby turns around he’s bleeding from some kind of injury😂😂 I agree Alice, I’m not having anything to do with the sewer stuff or black tank, I clean the toilet too!
Lisa, hi. Thanks. Another helmet vote. We woman need to stick together. Maybe you guys can help me get a Jeep 🤣😂. Thanks for the support. Stay safe. And buy lots of bandaids 🩹 😅. Alice
You could add a rain spout into the tub which makes it easier to access your hose and sewer fittings.
Not a rain spout but a gutter lol
Thought about it but this was easier to attach
Nice job on that. Your wife should learn how to do all the hook up including the sewer hose.
Robert, you are right. Just in case, I need to know how to take care of everything.
Alice
I love the DIY stuff, Great idea. I'm always banging myself up, cut my hand just the other day. No helmet, a beat up man is a real man. I think this was an awesome DIY solution to a common problem. Great video Larry. Thanks!
Steve 🐢 hey. Larry loves DIY. I’m glad he’s so handy. I just clean up afterwards 🤣. Yeah. He likes his battle scars. Thanks for coming by. Alice
I like this way better than other versions I’ve seen, one of the tubes came on mine but they put it on the tail and it drug off the first month
Oh, jeez. I can see how that would happen. Some people put wheels on their bumper to avoid bottoming out
C'mon, Alice! Just get in there. You've changed diapers! lol! I do all the spetic stuff on both our rigs. It's the deal my hubby and I have. He fixes stuff, I dump. I just keep the attachments in a sealed plastic bucket in the storage bay. We are seldom ever in an RV park so don't use them very much. This is a great DIY, Larry! You could store fishing poles, awning poles...anything long that otherwise would be in the way or possibly get damaged in this too. TFS!
Sue. Yeah diapers I could deal with 🤣. Good for you but I do do much other stuff. Since we are full time, this is a constant thing. We also wanted more room in the basement. Larry is the DIY guy. Thanks for coming by. Alice
That is clever and bigger. Originally I was thinking glueing one cap, but saw that you made it basically as wide as trailer so access from both sides might be useful.
I've also seen one smaller storage bay with a basket that has all the sewer stuff including the black tank flush hose and the gloves. It's all that lives in it, that way it doesn't stink anything else. They use a magic hose that is a different color than the drinking water hose.
Hi. We used to keep a lot of it in a bucket. But as full timers, we need all the storage we can get. Plus I like the stinky slinky to be outside away from everything else. Also some people mention it could be used for fishing poles and other things. We can add a lock 🔒 too. Thanks for your thoughts. Take care. Alice.
Alice I ment it in best way. Enjoy your travels see you on the road.
I know. Larry hits his head so much, I should know how to do everything 🤣
Alice
I was trying to figure out a way to secure the end caps, a great idea. I was thinking about using 6-inch schedule 40 with screw-on end caps but this is cheaper I think.
Joseph Melcher The problem with your choice is that it’s extremely heavy. I was going to do that until I weighed a 6 foot piece. Larry
@@DownsizingMakesCents What happens when you hit that low dip and it breaks the post. Yes, it might be heavier but is it as durable.
Joseph Melcher I get your point. But we haven’t had a problem yet. We would love to see a video of the schedule 40 when you finish. Alice and Larry
Typing from under my GD Imagine 2800BH. Installing 2 of the 5x5's and only got 6 tapping screws for some reason. It's starting to come together and I even had spacers laying around to compensate for the propane line running down the passenger side under the I-beam. Thanks for the video. Hoping this turns out as nice as yours minus one goose egg. :-)
Hope yours turned out good. I love having the extra space in my 5x5 tube for connectors and accessories that won’t fit in the bumper or my super tube. The goose egg helps me remember how much I had with this project. Larry
I have used an old hardside suitcase for years for our hoses & connections. The suitcases last for years & we have no smell.
Thats an interesting way to contain the nastiness and the smell, I wanted to keep it completely outside the rv. Larry
TKX so much for this- I had NO CLUE this could be done! Blessed and safe travels. LUCRETIA
Lucretia, hi. So many more storage ideas we are still working on. Wait and see. Thanks for coming by. Stay safe. Alice
I just bought and installed the round black tube on my rig. I like this idea better. I think I’ll add it like you did. Thanks
George, hi. Yeah. It’s a good size and light weight. Someone else mentioned a great place for fishing poles too. Let us know how it works out. Take care. Alice
Great ideas. I added an additional Valera hose tube under our 5th wheel so we can carry 40’ of hose.
Hey. Yeah. After we had that extra hose from our hunker down spot, we needed it to go somewhere and being full time, we wanted space in the basement. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Take care. Alicev
Safe travels.
Stumbled across your video, (was looking at conduit caps) look them up on Amazon. U can also make round tubes any size u want with them. But pretty solid DIY! (We have an rv also) and this is a thing I should do… I have a tote for our pipe/plumbing… but this would get it out of my way. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!
Thank you so much.
We find this size tube handy because it’s large enough to take “dirty” accessories
Love it if you shared 🤗
That was very creative. I don't have the tools to do this, so I guess I'm stuck with a Rubbermaid container to hold it all. Sorry Larry, but HELMET! 3 times was supposed to be a charm but you reached 4. 😂 ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi
Hey guys. Helmet is definitely winning 😂. Larry has lots of tools with him. These DIYs are another version of fun to him. I’m lucky he is so handy. Keep safe. Alice
Great Ideas for the storage of sewer lines.
John, hi. Thanks. We’ve gotten comments about storing all sorts of things in there. As full timers, we are always looking for storage. Thanks for visiting. Take care. Alice.
Love you Larry, BUT helmet 👷 and bubble wrap is now needed while in handyman mode. Thanks for sharing this DYI.
Bruce, hey. Both 🤣. Yeah helmet and bubble wrap would help. I do love the DIYs but we go through a lot of bandaids 🩹. Nice to hear from you. Stay safe. Alice
This is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you!
How's it gone since you've installed this? I think I'd be a little concerned with that 8-ft vinyl fence post sagging in the middle. Have you supported it in any way to keep it from sagging?
Had it on first RV for 4 years - traveling full time. Trips to Canada and the west and then back to Florida
Now it’s been in our new rv since February- from Florida to California and back
Alice
Helmet ..Protect that smart brain. Thanks for the awesome instructional video.
Greg, hi. Thanks for the helmet vote. Larry does have a good brain 🧠. I hope it helps. You can add a lock and store other things like fishing poles. Take care. Alice
Great instructions, Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!
Dale, glad we could help
Great DIY video! NO helmet!
Jerry, thanks.
At this point, Larry has hit his head so many times, I don’t know if he can cause more damage haha
Alice
Good videos very creative! Also RVing with Tito that guy is the man
Hey. Yes Brian is awesome. Thank you for the positive feedback. Stay safe. Alice.
Maybe just paint it black to match?
It's a small thing I know. Also, for the weekend warriors, go to a new subdivision near you and ask workers about left over 4" round PVC pipe. Great "up-cycle" idea and one less pipe in the land fill. Just know ahead of time how long you need to span the frame.
Hey. Great ideas. We proposed won’t paint because the look of the RV really doesn’t matter to us. We waited about ten months before we washed it 😂. I love the idea of upcycycling. I get annoyed if we can’t recycle where we are too. Thanks for the thoughts for weekenders. As full timers, we see things a bit differently. So glad you pointed that out. Take care. Alice.
Another great video !!
Thanks,,gonna make a couple of these
Having extra hoses are often needed - so it’s great to have extra storage
Alice
Thank you for sharing. I am going to try this. Thank you. Kelley from Florida
Kelley, hi. We are always looking for more storage since we are full time. Let us know how it works out. We are still in Florida, too. Take care. Alice
Love this idea. I’m not super comfortable drilling into steel so I might look for a different way to attach with zip ties or something.
If you use the self drilling/tapping screws like I did , it is pretty easy, but I think you could use heavy duty zip ties also. Larry
I used beam clamps and all thread and made a trapeze hanger to hold mine up so didnt have to drill into the structure. Has held steady after many years and miles.
@@mjd034could you provide a picture and some more details?
I've seen people use a piece of vinyl gutter inside the fence post as a sliding drawer.
That is a great idea, plus you can use the gutter as a sewage hose support from the rv to the sewer connection. Larry
Larry, great DIY video using 5X5 fence post. Very informative. Not sure what was decided for Larry (helmet or bubble wrap) as this video is 2 years old. What ever the case, Larry and Alice, you make it fun. Dwayne Snow 4/15/22
🤣 unfortunately, neither would have helped his brain once he got MOG.
We hope he will be making videos like this again - he still bumps his head 😉
@@DownsizingMakesCents Not sure what MOG is.
Did you feel any to ever support the fence post in the middle?
Great idea, I would had painted it black
I though about it but its pretty hidden under the RV. Larry
That's an interesting storage idea for sewer hoses! Thanks for sharing!! We agree that you should consider wearing a bicycle helmet or something! LOL!
I’m so winning 🤣. Helmet it is. Someone commented it would be a great place for other things like fishing rods. We just happen to have a lot of extra hose. Thanks for your vote. TKe care. Alice
I think your kids should give Larry a helmet and bubble wrap for Father’s Day 😂🤣
Piper, hi. Great Fathers Day idea 🤣😂. But would he wear it? Thanks for coming by. Stay safe. Alice
Great storage for hose ,helmet for safety.
Barry. Thank you. Another vote for helmet 🤣. We are always looking for more storage as full timers. And Larry loves his DIYs. Thanks for coming by. Stay safe. Alice
Great job.
Thanks. Larry loves making these type of videos.
Hopefully, he’ll be back at it after he gets better
Thank you for sharing👏👏👏
Liz, Larry loves to make these type of videos - helping other RVers.
We hope he continues to recover to make more videos like this.
Thanks for the support 🤗
Thanks.. great video
Glad we could help.
Larry loves making videos like this. We hope after he gets better, he’ll be making more videos 🤗
did I miss something? where did you use the Large Bore 7/8 - 1 inch drill bit ?
I used it to drill the access holes through the PVC tube so that I could put in bolts for the frame
Good video! I cant make my own locking pin. Any ideas?
The easiest method I could think of would be to use a 6 inch X quarter inch bolt with a Nylok wing nut at the end. Drill a 5/16th hole through the And the tube. Larry
@@DownsizingMakesCents Thanks, great idea!
Larry needs a helmet lol - this is awesome - another great informative video!! Thanks for sharing! We'd love to have you join our Wednesday livestream 5 pm CST. Many blessings to you!!
Thanks for the vote. I’m winning 🤣😂. We have horrible connection here. Plus we just haven’t watched live streams that much. But thanks for asking. Stay safe. Alice
Great video!!! Thank you for creating
Danny, we hope it is helpful. We are glad for the mod.
Alice
You think that's a lump? Wait until you get whacked with a Jeep driveshaft! 🤕
Great job, only thing I could improve would be to suggest some kind of tether line / cable so the lids don't get lost.
Silas, did you see the other head injury video 🤣. I almost fainted. Larry said your tether line is a good point. He needs to add that. Thanks. Stay safe. Helmet for you? Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents Yes, did find that vid of his head-butting the hitch angle plate, and I'll give you points for a worse injury, bleeding wise, than my Jeep driveshaft, which acted more like a club, rendering me semi-conscious with a huge lump. Always good to have a 'complete' first aid kit with wound closures, etc. Be safe!
Great DIY ! Helmet
George, hi. Another helmet vote. I definitely am winning 🤣. Larry is a great DIY guy. Thanks for voting. Alice
Great idea!
Thanks. Larry is always looking for new ways to help other RVers 🤗
Excellent!👍🏻
Marilyn Renaud Thanks. We forgot to add that you can lock it and put other things than sewer hose like fishing poles in it. Thanks for the thumbs up 👍
No helmet but DO USE GLOVES! Do you have a cap on the other end of the new container?
Julie, hi. Yes. He made two pins and two caps. The connectors were new. But he usually does wear gloves 🧤. I said the same thing about the gloves 🤣. Thanks for your thoughts. Stay safe. Alice.
Looks great. I believe I would had gone with a little larger washers. Also I would add a strap around the outside of the pipe to keep any movement to a minimum. I'm one of those "overkill" folks if ya didn't notice
I am also one of those overkill kind of guys, bigger washers would have been better. So far it is holding up well after over two years of constant travel, over crappy bumpy roads. I should inspect the screws and washers to make sure the plastic is not fatiguing. Maybe i will do a follow up video. Larry
Love the channel - keep it up!
Thanks. Larry loves doing DIYs
Alice
Great job and great ideas, especially the rod and hitch pin. My only advice.......wear a hard hat.....LOL. By the way, thanks for listing the parts/pcs
😁 I’m still working on the hard hat.
As for parts, we really do try to make videos thorough - usually lots of info in description if we can fit it
Looks loke the people who make the bumpers don't talk to the ones who make the hoses.
😁 pretty much the same throughout the rig
I’m not sure those that manufacture have ever RVed 😆
Thanks for the video!!
Miniellie, I hope it is helpful
Alice
Dude!, gfeat vid. Thanks
😀👍Great Tips
Thanks. Glad we could help
Alice
Impressive
Thanks
Looks like u should include a hard hat 🤠
Michael, I have looked into it 🤣
Alice
What camera is that on the ground?
Im not sure which you are talking about but I commonly use a go pro hero 7 and 9. I also use a Sony AX53 camcorder and a Sony a6500 mirrorless camera, in addtion of course to our iphones, Larry iPhone 12, Alice iPhone 13. Larry
@@DownsizingMakesCents I just saw the Deity mic and was wondering what kind it is. @ 00:47 mark
Thanks god bless
🤗
Great idea. No helmet just turn hat around lol
Joshua, hi. One vote no helmet 🤣. Thanks for coming by and positive feedback. Take care. Alice.
Curious what happens when you force the hose and fitting into the bumper @ 0:24? I suspect it will eventually get it stuck and rip the hose trying to remove it when it binds up. Here is another great version with a spring loaded door, so you don't drive off without the door... The gutter tray is very good idea too.
th-cam.com/video/pIVUSAmFRIQ/w-d-xo.html
I sympathize with the lumps on the head Larry, its just part of owning an RV.
It Is a very tight fit in the bumper, I keep a piece of pvc pipe handy to push it through the other side when it gets stuck. That’s why I did this project, now I don’t have to worry about it. Larry
bump cap!
We have that as well. Thanks
Almost easier just to buy another round sewer tube
Rick, hi. A second tube is an option but they are much more expensive and the main point is they are too small for all the attachments. But if you are not a DIY guy you can definitely just have the bucket of accessories separate in your basement. Thanks for your thoughts. Alice
Or just go to home Depot and buy PVC pipe and zip tie it under your RV
Don't get him a helmet you probably wanna knock some "CENTS" into him😂😂
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Alice
My wife Joy and I Are going down the same road we just ordered a 310 GK😀 hope to see you on the road
Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉 Definitely say hi
Alice
I wear a hat all the time... I don’t want to damage my pretty bald head 😇
Hey. He usually does wear a hat. But he still seems to get hurt 🤣. Keep safe. Alice
Chain the pin....
You are so right. Larry said he needs to do that. Thanks.
Alice
HELMET ????
Dennis, if you knew how many injuries he has had, you would vote yes on a helmet 😃
Have a great 2021,
Alice
There are "PINK" jobs and "BLUE jobs.....the men handle the Blue jobs and women the Pink jobs. Anything to do with "POOP" falls in the category of a BLUE job. So obviously I agree with your wife because I to have never touched that poop hose lol
Unfortunately, ever since my husbands health crisis, I have realized I need to know how to do more
@@DownsizingMakesCents Oh my goodness I just went and watched the latest video. So sorry to hear about Larry's health and hope he continues to recover.
Helmet
I’m totally winning 🤣. I wish we saved a hockey 🏒 helmet when we downsized- Alice
Alice PM me your mailing address. I am going to send Larry a cool brain protector. You guys need to plan a trip up here so Larry can help Cris with some projects, including that poop hose holder :). As soon as we get into the house we will have space for driveway surfing!! Love and miss you guys.
Deb, hi. You are so funny. We would love to go Up there and moochdock. Larry and Chris could do loads of DIYs. We miss you guys too. Take care. Alice
Something just occurred to me in regards to going “…anywhere near the black tank…”! When young couples have babies in diapers, moms are troopers when it comes to changing dirty diapers, while dads are usually, “Ahh, hell nah!” Lol! (Well, not my hubby, he did a good job and no gagging.) Enter the empty nesters and retirees, and most couples I see, it’s the guy doing the black tank stuff. 🤭🫣 So guys, what goes ‘round…
😆 Yes. I did the majority of diaper duty. But Larry was always willing to help.
It is funny how the chores are divided. I do most of the dog care then and now
@@DownsizingMakesCents Fun times! Lol I love this quote… “Meaningful work is very different than drudgery.” ~ Mike Rowe