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06-08-2015, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Longview, WA, Washington
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Originally Posted by ice-breaker
I am not going to go to the trouble of locking up my sewer hose. If some unfortunate soul is desperate enough to steal mine, they probably need it more than I do. I will continue to latch mine with no locks used, and will have easy access to it when needed. There is probably only one person in the whole world who would steal a sewer hose anyways, and he has one now, so mine should be safe.
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I tried unsuccessfully to GIVE the original floppy blue hose ETI provided away several times. Where is a good slinky hose thief when you need one?
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Tim and Julie
2013 Escape 15B
2014 Nissan Frontier, Previous 2012 Santa Fe
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06-08-2015, 09:53 AM
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#62
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
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My gut tells me that this is more likely a childish prank than a theft. Really, who needs your smelly old stinky slinky unless it is gold plated! I couldn't imagine someone going from RV to RV looking for that "perfect" sewer hose. As to the standard hose, it is working out fine. Maybe one day I'll go the the super Rhino hose, but for now, not the highest priority.
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06-08-2015, 01:12 PM
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#63
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ice-breaker
There is probably only one person in the whole world who would steal a sewer hose anyways, and he has one now, so mine should be safe.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
Sound reasoning........ LOL
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And anyways, if I am going to be so "anal-retentive" that I feel a need to put my sewer hose under lock and key, my black tanks are likely to be empty anyways and I won't need the sewer hose.
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06-08-2015, 01:21 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
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I don't know what to think. I was parked at a military "FamCamp" near Spokane. I'm eligible to use these because I am a retired DoD civilian, but it's the first time I've tried one. I got a "boondocking" spot on a hill away from the area with hookups, since I didn't need hookups and it was much cheaper.
There were only two other RVs near me during my stay. The first one was already there when I arrived. It was a ramshackle, tiny travel trailer that I guess the owner only uses for a "fishing camp" on weekends. It looked like it had been there for a long time. He was only there the day I arrived and returned the day before I left.
The second RV arrived the day before I left. It was a tiny, ancient motorhome with windows missing. It was filled with junk, some of it sticking out of the missing windows. Apparently a young guy owned it; I saw him outside a couple of times. The last night I was there I heard him arguing with a woman outside; she accused him of stealing stuff out of her house. The whole situation made me quite uncomfortable, as you can imagine.
So there you have it. All I know is someone took my slinky and I had to buy a new one. I didn't accidentally leave it somewhere because the hatch was latched shut.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
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06-08-2015, 01:31 PM
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#65
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Olympia, Washington
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA has gone to a good home in Manitoba. Now Class B+ owners sadly not an Escape
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Oh good - Spokane can now be famous for something criminal besides our serial rapists and murderers - the Spokane Slinky Stealer!
I take it you were out at the Clear Lake Recreation area - sounds like things have gone downhill since the 70's!
Safe travels Mike!
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06-08-2015, 01:37 PM
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#66
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
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Yep, Clear Lake; that was it. Nice area.
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
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06-08-2015, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: ..., New Mexico
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Mike gets hosed.
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"A billion here, a billion there...add it all up and before you know it you're talking real money." Everett Dirkson
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06-08-2015, 04:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MyronL
Mike gets hosed.
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Ha! Gasoline Alley, updated for modern times. Very good, Myron!
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She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
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06-08-2015, 04:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by techfan
I tried unsuccessfully to GIVE the original floppy blue hose ETI provided away several times. Where is a good slinky hose thief when you need one?
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I "gave" mine to a nice dumpster at a State Park in Utah.
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06-08-2015, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
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I think the solution is to ALWAYS deploy the stinky slinky.. even if NOT hooked up! No one says you need to pull the valve. When leaving, you stuff that nasty thing back into the tube, close that hatch. And THEN, you'll at least know you've got a stinky slinky when you need it... it appears it's only stolen (MIKE!) when not used?
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Ten Forward
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06-08-2015, 10:05 PM
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#71
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Senior Member
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Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
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Hmm. Since I was in a dry camping spot, there was no place for the other end to go. Would attract attention, and someone might just open the valve-- a worse situation than having it stolen imho. Nah, I'm just gonna lock the tube.
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06-08-2015, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Lewis
Hmm. Since I was in a dry camping spot, there was no place for the other end to go. Would attract attention, and someone might just open the valve-- a worse situation than having it stolen imho. Nah, I'm just gonna lock the tube.
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Yeah, isn't doable when you boondock.
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06-10-2015, 09:37 AM
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#73
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21
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I wish ETI included the Rhino hose with their trailers. It is SO much better than their current hose, both in use and durability. I hate to throw theirs away and so will use it and complain until it starts leaking.
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06-10-2015, 11:29 AM
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#74
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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My cheapo hose lasted five years. Just replaced it with another cheap one last year. I might have spent more, but the Rhino connector won't go into my storage tube.
I could care and replace the tube, but frankly, I don't.
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06-10-2015, 12:30 PM
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#75
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Olathe, Kansas
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I have been wondering if the Rhino connections will fit in the storage tube. It looks like it has a fairly large elbow on it. Are the storage tubes larger on the new trailers than the older ones? Loren
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06-10-2015, 12:57 PM
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#76
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
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Rhino hose and connections fit in the storage tube in Ten Forward. The only thing that doesn't is the screw-in connection for the sewer. That's in two zip lock bags in a compartment.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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06-10-2015, 01:09 PM
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#77
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2016 19'
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Standard hose worked fine for me - replaced it after 4 or 5 years when it developed a small pinhole.
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06-10-2015, 01:11 PM
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#78
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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My daughter likes to describe a lot of complaints about stuff and situations as, "First World Problems".
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06-10-2015, 01:45 PM
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#79
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Longview, WA, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 15B - 2014 Nissan Frontier SL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Rhino hose and connections fit in the storage tube in Ten Forward. The only thing that doesn't is the screw-in connection for the sewer. That's in two zip lock bags in a compartment.
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My Rhino AND screw connector fit fine in the new tubes ETI is putting on the trailers now. As to using ETI's supplied hose, many parks requie a sealed connection into their system. You therefore end up buying something else to comply. Also, the Rhino makes emptying the tube to the drain much easier. Well worth the few bucks we paid.
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Tim and Julie
2013 Escape 15B
2014 Nissan Frontier, Previous 2012 Santa Fe
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06-10-2015, 05:40 PM
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#80
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Longview, WA, Washington
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Pictures of the new, standard hose holder and the Rhino inside including the screw adapter.
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2013 Escape 15B
2014 Nissan Frontier, Previous 2012 Santa Fe
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