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Old 10-08-2013, 05:14 PM   #1
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X17Z sewer storage location

Since the X17Z only has a small storage compartment, where do you store extra sewer hose? I want to store 20 feet of hose. There does not seem to be many places to modify the trailer for sewer hose storage. Can you screw into the underside of the trailer floor to mount a storage tube? Any ideas and or photos would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 10-08-2013, 05:54 PM   #2
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Done and dusted.

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Old 10-08-2013, 06:26 PM   #3
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Thanks Wmoses. I am nervous screwing into the body of the trailer. What type of screws did you use and did you use any sort if sealant around the screws? Thanks!
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Old 10-08-2013, 06:50 PM   #4
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Looks good man.
Do you get 20' of hose in there? Just looks short of the ~8' width?
Nice and clean look, nice job.

I like the back up lights too. Can you flip those on for set up too?

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I got a 4' Vinyl Fence post cover and some L brackets. Mounted it to the front of the trailer on the frame itself. Store my hose in that with the elbow sticking out the end. I have a very tiny bungie cord that I fasten around the elbow and back to the fence post cover while traveling.
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Thanks Wmoses. I am nervous screwing into the body of the trailer. What type of screws did you use and did you use any sort if sealant around the screws? Thanks!
Don't be nervous about screwing into the fiberglass - it is fairly thick and tough. I used 1-1/2" metal screws (look like wood screws but not with the countersunk shape under the head) and washers. I don't recall using sealant around the holes but would advise that you do put a dab of clear silicone at each hole. I did drill a small pilot hole before screwing into the fiberglass.
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Looks good man.
Do you get 20' of hose in there? Just looks short of the ~8' width?
Nice and clean look, nice job.
Thanks. Yes, I did have 2 x 10' lengths of the red E-Z Coupler sewer hose in there.

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I like the back up lights too. Can you flip those on for set up too?

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Naw ... they are only for backup as they are connected to the truck's backup lights via the 7-pin connector. No independent switch.
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Old 10-09-2013, 05:20 AM   #8
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My wife and I did a modification based on this thread from a few years ago. Mikefos really did a nice job and we copied it. Our X17Z mod has its pictures posted in that thread, but I copied them here.

http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...ght=sewer+hose

The mod uses a 4.75" PVC fence post (not a 4x4 cover, but a stand alone fence post). Attach a cap to each end. We then used plastic gutters as drawers to hold the two 10' sewer hoses in the tube. The gutter also acts to hold the hose in place between the TT and the sewer hookup (when at a full hookup site). We used all existing holes on the bumper to mount the post. Everything is very lightweight, so the bumper holds it with no issues. This is the first mod we did to the trialer because I didn't like the very small hose holder.

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We use very large Zip ties and simply tie the hose holder, same as wmoses used, under the bumper. Takes 2 minutes to install.
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We use very large Zip ties and simply tie the hose holder, same as wmoses used, under the bumper. Takes 2 minutes to install.
The problem with zip ties is that prolonged exposure to UV light makes them brittle. A more secure solution might be to use Stainless Steel pipe clamps or even galvanized hanger iron in combination with your zip ties.
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You can buy UV stablized, USA made zip ties. They will outlast your trailer.
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Hey Eldermike, who sells that type of zip tie?
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http://www.tiewraps.com/usa_heavy_du...wrap_page.html

You can also find these type tie wraps in your home store in the heating/duct section. They are used to hold flex duct on fittings. Just look at the bag and see if they are USA and heat/UV stable. The ones I have my sewer pipe holder tied on with were about 4 feet long before cutting and they came from a home store.
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Thanks a lot, Eldermike!
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Just wondering .... what happens with the non-USA (Chinese?) made zip ties?
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Just wondering .... what happens with the non-USA (Chinese?) made zip ties?
My experience with them is they dry out crack and fail. The good ones are used all over the place, you will find them on most duct work these days, inside and outside. You will find them all over solar systems, that sort of thing.

Its sort of like tarps.....the blue ones you find for a couple of bucks each will last about 2 months in the sun, but the expensive ones you find in professional use can last for 10 years or more. Both are made of the same material. The difference is a few chemicals added in processing that blocks UV. This allows oxidation on the surface but not deep enough to destroy the product.
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Thanks for everyone's input. I ended up doing a simple install of the Valterra sewer tube. I used 36" cable ties and ran them around the cross beam that runs across the rear of the trailer from left to right. The cable ties slid between the floor and the cross beam. Looks good and an easy install.
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Nice installation. Looks familiar.
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Good looking job.
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Looks very professional. Nice work
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