Large RV Storage Tube for Sewer Hoses plus more DIY (RV Living Full Time) 4K

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
  • RV Living Full Time has its challenges. When we were packing up to go on the road again after two months in quarantine lockdown in our hunker down spot (see video), we realized we needed storage for our extra sewer hoses. And we wanted more room in our RV basement in our Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel, so Larry did his DIY thing - with minor injuries haha
    Make your own sewer hose storage tube that will hold even the largest sewer hose connectors and parts. Uses parts that you can get from any Lowes or Home Depot for about $30, using tools that you probably already have handy in your RV.
    Anyone who has an RV, Van, Camper, Class A, Class B, Class C, Fifth Wheel, Travel Trailer, Schooly can use this mod to store their stinky, dirty Sewer hose. If you travel with a sewer hose you can use this MOD. Total Cost about $30 in parts from your local Lowes or Home Depot.
    Why did we do this MOD?
    We had to use 40 feet of sewer hose at the location that we were Hunkered down at for two months, but when we were ready to leave I didnt have a place to store the extra 20 feet of hose.
    Our Grand Design 310KG came with an OEM storage tube make by D&W inc that could hold one 20 foot section of hose. We needed a place to store the dirty, stinky connectors and the extra hose. After searching on youtube, I came across a video by RV with Tito, where he used a 5" x 5" Vinyl fence post Tube to create his own DIY storage solution,
    link to Brian's Video "Disappearing RV Sewer Hose Tip"
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    I could have installed another OEM tube like The Valterra EZ Hose or the SUPER TUBE from D&W inc.
    but I wanted a solution that was larger that could hold a longer hose AND all the dirty connectors.
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    5" x 5" X 8 foot section of Vinyl Fence Post $24 rb.gy/amiiqs
    5" x 5" Caps x 2 ($3 each) $6 rb.gy/haiogt
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    Measuring Tape
    Safety Glasses
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    Drill Bit Set, need at least 1/8th, 3/8ths, and a large diameter around 3/4 to 1 inch
    Hack Saw or any power saw, jig saw, sawz all ect
    3/8 nut driver with 6 inch extension
    3/8 socket with 6 inch extension and ratchet handle
    1/4" hex shank to 3/8" socket adapter
    Please leave a comment if you have any questions about doing this DIY Mod on your RV. If you have something to add that would help others considering doing this mod or something like it, please share it in the comments also.
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Комментарии • 184

  • @DownsizingMakesCents
    @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

    Check out more “Larryized” DIYs
    ruclips.net/p/PLTSSVhr0HOzjZxbZWQr5ZvKDdQZt2XuTL

  • @johnbeardsley2917
    @johnbeardsley2917 4 года назад +10

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад +1

      John, sorry I missed this. I am blaming Larry haha. That is a good idea. I will pass it on. Alice

  • @markvandegrift8098
    @markvandegrift8098 3 года назад +11

    Additional tubes of the 5X5 make good storage for fishing rods and reels too !!

  • @BiggMo
    @BiggMo 3 года назад +4

    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)

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      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

  • @SteveTurtle
    @SteveTurtle 4 года назад

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @dalesanders2411
    @dalesanders2411 Месяц назад

    Great instructions, Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!

  • @lifeoflucretia
    @lifeoflucretia 4 года назад

    TKX so much for this- I had NO CLUE this could be done! Blessed and safe travels. LUCRETIA

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      Lucretia, hi. So many more storage ideas we are still working on. Wait and see. Thanks for coming by. Stay safe. Alice

  • @johnuppole
    @johnuppole 2 года назад

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thank you, John. Larry hopes to be back at making this type of video soon 🤗

  • @georgebeaulieu8908
    @georgebeaulieu8908 4 года назад

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @Jocro999
    @Jocro999 10 месяцев назад

    I'm always looking for storage ideas. I really like this one. Going to do it this weekend. Thank you.

  • @lanedelker9161
    @lanedelker9161 2 года назад +2

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Lane, Larry likes opening caps on both ends.
      As for the hitch pin, Larry is pretty good at “Larryizing” his DIYs 😉
      Alice

  • @idenasuzanne321
    @idenasuzanne321 2 года назад +1

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +2

      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 🤗

    • @sandys2672
      @sandys2672 Год назад

      @@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.

  • @driver902
    @driver902 14 дней назад

    Another great video !!
    Thanks,,gonna make a couple of these

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  13 дней назад

      Having extra hoses are often needed - so it’s great to have extra storage
      Alice

  • @BluWaveOdyssey
    @BluWaveOdyssey 4 года назад

    Nice job, Larry. Great DYI project and a very good idea. Beings we're not full-timers who require the storage space that you would, I use a plastic bin for all my sewer hoses and connections. Though, I could see me going for something like this is the future. Definitely a HELMET! :)

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Bob. Helmet is winning 🤣. Yeah. It’s more for people that want more storage. You could store fishing poles too. Thanks for coming by. Take care. Alice.

  • @robertburgess6100
    @robertburgess6100 3 года назад

    Alice I ment it in best way. Enjoy your travels see you on the road.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      I know. Larry hits his head so much, I should know how to do everything 🤣
      Alice

  • @kelleyalley8187
    @kelleyalley8187 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. I am going to try this. Thank you. Kelley from Florida

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @texasproud3332
    @texasproud3332 4 года назад +1

    Good videos very creative! Also RVing with Tito that guy is the man

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Hey. Yes Brian is awesome. Thank you for the positive feedback. Stay safe. Alice.

  • @paulejrlawson3278
    @paulejrlawson3278 8 месяцев назад

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you found us.
      We are thinking of moving it next to the sewer outlet

  • @LisaMarli
    @LisaMarli 4 года назад

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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.

  • @johnpavon799
    @johnpavon799 4 года назад

    Great Ideas for the storage of sewer lines.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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.

  • @MrDannyVeal
    @MrDannyVeal 3 года назад

    Great video!!! Thank you for creating

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath3132 4 года назад +1

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @HoneyandMe
    @HoneyandMe 4 года назад

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +2

      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

  • @danielholland4385
    @danielholland4385 Год назад

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Thank you so much.
      We find this size tube handy because it’s large enough to take “dirty” accessories
      Love it if you shared 🤗

  • @SmallSpaceLiving
    @SmallSpaceLiving 4 года назад +1

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @hardtruth2039
    @hardtruth2039 4 года назад

    Great ideas. I added an additional Valera hose tube under our 5th wheel so we can carry 40’ of hose.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

    • @hardtruth2039
      @hardtruth2039 4 года назад

      Safe travels.

  • @GimpyCamper
    @GimpyCamper Год назад

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Oh, jeez. I can see how that would happen. Some people put wheels on their bumper to avoid bottoming out

  • @ronaldclifton3444
    @ronaldclifton3444 Год назад

    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.

  • @ThePackDad
    @ThePackDad 3 года назад +2

    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. :-)

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      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

  • @MrRampro
    @MrRampro 3 года назад

    Love the channel - keep it up!

  • @RVOnTheWayside
    @RVOnTheWayside 4 года назад

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @gjhoddy
    @gjhoddy 4 года назад

    Helmet ..Protect that smart brain. Thanks for the awesome instructional video.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @exploringformemories2250
    @exploringformemories2250 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video!!

  • @ADONAIsays-so
    @ADONAIsays-so 2 месяца назад

    Dude!, gfeat vid. Thanks

  • @brucemurray3725
    @brucemurray3725 4 года назад

    Love you Larry, BUT helmet 👷 and bubble wrap is now needed while in handyman mode. Thanks for sharing this DYI.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @SunsetSeekers
    @SunsetSeekers 4 года назад

    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!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @marilynrenaud1892
    @marilynrenaud1892 4 года назад +1

    Excellent!👍🏻

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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 👍

  • @MiriamDandelion
    @MiriamDandelion 2 года назад

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      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

    • @mjd034
      @mjd034 11 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @timothybuchanan1611
      @timothybuchanan1611 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@mjd034could you provide a picture and some more details?

  • @mikemoxley9477
    @mikemoxley9477 2 года назад

    Thanks.. great video

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Glad we could help.
      Larry loves making videos like this. We hope after he gets better, he’ll be making more videos 🤗

  • @lizmartinez8070
    @lizmartinez8070 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing👏👏👏

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      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 🤗

  • @cutum
    @cutum 2 года назад

    Great idea!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thanks. Larry is always looking for new ways to help other RVers 🤗

  • @joforbes2828
    @joforbes2828 Год назад

    You could add a rain spout into the tub which makes it easier to access your hose and sewer fittings.

  • @michaelblazevich2468
    @michaelblazevich2468 2 года назад

    Great job.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thanks. Larry loves making these type of videos.
      Hopefully, he’ll be back at it after he gets better

  • @robertburgess6100
    @robertburgess6100 3 года назад +1

    Nice job on that. Your wife should learn how to do all the hook up including the sewer hose.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      Robert, you are right. Just in case, I need to know how to take care of everything.
      Alice

  • @josephmelcher1312
    @josephmelcher1312 3 года назад +3

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      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

    • @josephmelcher1312
      @josephmelcher1312 3 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents What happens when you hit that low dip and it breaks the post. Yes, it might be heavier but is it as durable.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      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

  • @dwaynesnow2868
    @dwaynesnow2868 2 года назад

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      🤣 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 😉

    • @dwaynesnow2868
      @dwaynesnow2868 2 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Not sure what MOG is.

  • @georgesoulard3522
    @georgesoulard3522 4 года назад

    Great DIY ! Helmet

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      George, hi. Another helmet vote. I definitely am winning 🤣. Larry is a great DIY guy. Thanks for voting. Alice

  • @bobwaldron420
    @bobwaldron420 5 месяцев назад

    I have used an old hardside suitcase for years for our hoses & connections. The suitcases last for years & we have no smell.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 месяцев назад

      Thats an interesting way to contain the nastiness and the smell, I wanted to keep it completely outside the rv. Larry

  • @tlj2359
    @tlj2359 Год назад

    Great idea, I would had painted it black

  • @KRDestinations
    @KRDestinations 4 года назад

    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!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @darrylm3627
    @darrylm3627 3 месяца назад

    😀👍Great Tips

  • @geraldhettel3824
    @geraldhettel3824 2 года назад

    Great DIY video! NO helmet!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      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

  • @garyedick2910
    @garyedick2910 4 года назад +1

    You two are a hoot! I say, a helmet with a face guard. And a slap every time he comes out from under the RV with a wound. 😎

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Gary, hi. Best answer yet. ❤️ the slap 👋 part 🤣. I’m going to tell Larry that one. Helmet is winning. Take care. Alice.

  • @jeffkelly1122
    @jeffkelly1122 11 месяцев назад

    Impressive

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 Год назад

    Thanks god bless

  • @jasonniblack4716
    @jasonniblack4716 2 года назад

    I've seen people use a piece of vinyl gutter inside the fence post as a sliding drawer.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      That is a great idea, plus you can use the gutter as a sewage hose support from the rv to the sewer connection. Larry

  • @curmudgeoncapitalist
    @curmudgeoncapitalist 4 года назад

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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.

  • @carbonnb
    @carbonnb 4 года назад +3

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

    • @jcmakestuff
      @jcmakestuff 3 года назад

      I added a vinyl gutter as a drawer in mine. Works great for photos of it check my Instagram JCMakestuff

    • @markvandegrift8098
      @markvandegrift8098 3 года назад

      Good for Fishing Rods too !

  • @barrymaddox4610
    @barrymaddox4610 4 года назад

    Great storage for hose ,helmet for safety.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @piperread9474
    @piperread9474 4 года назад

    I think your kids should give Larry a helmet and bubble wrap for Father’s Day 😂🤣

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Piper, hi. Great Fathers Day idea 🤣😂. But would he wear it? Thanks for coming by. Stay safe. Alice

  • @edwinportier4763
    @edwinportier4763 Год назад

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      😁 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

  • @michaelmartin9335
    @michaelmartin9335 2 года назад

    Looks like u should include a hard hat 🤠

  • @goddukee
    @goddukee Год назад +1

    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

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      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

  • @sandys2672
    @sandys2672 Год назад

    Good video! I cant make my own locking pin. Any ideas?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      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

    • @sandys2672
      @sandys2672 Год назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Thanks, great idea!

  • @Justthe2ofUs843
    @Justthe2ofUs843 11 месяцев назад

    Looks loke the people who make the bumpers don't talk to the ones who make the hoses.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  11 месяцев назад

      😁 pretty much the same throughout the rig
      I’m not sure those that manufacture have ever RVed 😆

  • @unclelala4216
    @unclelala4216 Год назад

    did I miss something? where did you use the Large Bore 7/8 - 1 inch drill bit ?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      I used it to drill the access holes through the PVC tube so that I could put in bolts for the frame

  • @joshuagrimes4470
    @joshuagrimes4470 4 года назад

    Great idea. No helmet just turn hat around lol

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      Joshua, hi. One vote no helmet 🤣. Thanks for coming by and positive feedback. Take care. Alice.

  • @silaslongshot941
    @silaslongshot941 4 года назад

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

    • @silaslongshot941
      @silaslongshot941 4 года назад

      @@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!

  • @raulsoto05
    @raulsoto05 2 года назад

    bump cap!

  • @julieh3327
    @julieh3327 4 года назад

    No helmet but DO USE GLOVES! Do you have a cap on the other end of the new container?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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.

  • @winginitwithjohn8451
    @winginitwithjohn8451 4 года назад

    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.
    ruclips.net/video/pIVUSAmFRIQ/видео.html
    I sympathize with the lumps on the head Larry, its just part of owning an RV.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      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

  • @RVWagginTails
    @RVWagginTails Год назад

    What camera is that on the ground?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      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

    • @RVWagginTails
      @RVWagginTails Год назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents I just saw the Deity mic and was wondering what kind it is. @ 00:47 mark

  • @ricksmith6537
    @ricksmith6537 4 года назад

    Almost easier just to buy another round sewer tube

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +2

      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

  • @Casmige
    @Casmige 3 года назад

    Chain the pin....

  • @williamsneedjr4129
    @williamsneedjr4129 4 года назад

    Helmet

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      I’m totally winning 🤣. I wish we saved a hockey 🏒 helmet when we downsized- Alice

  • @thechefrandy5555
    @thechefrandy5555 3 года назад

    Don't get him a helmet you probably wanna knock some "CENTS" into him😂😂

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      🤣😂Favorite comment so far
      Alice

    • @thechefrandy5555
      @thechefrandy5555 3 года назад

      My wife Joy and I Are going down the same road we just ordered a 310 GK😀 hope to see you on the road

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾🎉 Definitely say hi
      Alice

  • @doctorschulte9751
    @doctorschulte9751 4 года назад +1

    I wear a hat all the time... I don’t want to damage my pretty bald head 😇

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад

      Hey. He usually does wear a hat. But he still seems to get hurt 🤣. Keep safe. Alice

  • @QueenChatty1
    @QueenChatty1 2 года назад

    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
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Unfortunately, ever since my husbands health crisis, I have realized I need to know how to do more

    • @QueenChatty1
      @QueenChatty1 2 года назад

      @@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.

  • @kennethsowell9414
    @kennethsowell9414 Месяц назад

    Or just go to home Depot and buy PVC pipe and zip tie it under your RV

  • @insearchof76
    @insearchof76 4 года назад

    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.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @dennisdowney5070
    @dennisdowney5070 3 года назад

    HELMET ????

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  3 года назад

      Dennis, if you knew how many injuries he has had, you would vote yes on a helmet 😃
      Have a great 2021,
      Alice

  • @sunnycharacter
    @sunnycharacter Год назад

    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…

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      😆 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

    • @sunnycharacter
      @sunnycharacter Год назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Fun times! Lol I love this quote… “Meaningful work is very different than drudgery.” ~ Mike Rowe