Valterra A04-5094BK RV Adjustable EZ Hose Carrier with Lockable Door Cap, Black

UPDATE:After several trips and using this thing, I'm updating to 5 stars and have even ordered a second one. In fact, this is one of the top 3 accessories I've purchased for my trailer. It makes waste hose storage extremely convenient and is probably the most sanitary option. The reason I purchase this is because I had to buy two 10' extension hoses. A single tube will not a 15' tube AND a 10' tube. I believe though, that it should hold two 10' extensions if completely collapsed.One More Note: When storing your hose, extend it, then start feeding it in the tube so that it hangs out.....then collapse the hose until it fits snug, end to end inside the tube. This makes it easier to reach and pull out next time and keep it from sliding back and forth, building momentum and possibly blowing out the doors at the end.ORIGINAL:The rear bumper on my new travel trailer isn't big enough to hold a waste line, so I started looking at DIY options. The only option I could find was using 5" square PVC fence posts, and engineering a hinge and cap system. It's not hard, but after pricing out the parts needed (and still having to figure out how to mount it), I was over $60 in materials. This adjustable tube required no extra fabricating, other than some self-tapping metal screws. The fact that it's adjustable makes this thing worth every penny. I mounted it under my trailer, just to the rear of my tank drains and it fits perfect, it easily holds the hose and extra coupler.Installation notes: have someone with you to hold the thing. I did this solo and it's a pain. I did one half at a time, and I really should have used some boards as a support system or something to hold up the end in the middle of the trailer. I mount directly to the I-beam frames and used self-tapping screws (it should just come with those). I should have used washers but didn't have any with me. Even with a good Milwaukee drill, driving the screws through the frame was difficult, especially, working "up" instead of down. I actually dulled a screw on each hole and then finished with a fresh, sharp screw to push it all the way through. START THE FIRST, WITHOUT THE TUBE. I made this mistake the first two screws and nearly ate all the plastic out from around the screw hole. It's not heavy duty PVC and the sides of the screws will rip that plastic up if (and when) that screw slips on you. Get a pilot hole started, then mount the tube and finish, to avoid destroying the plastic mounting bracket.There was no way for me to mount a bracket in the middle....one I would have needed to jack up the trailer and two, there's not center beam for me to get to. I still feel confident this won't fail, but plan to check it between every trip to ensure the brackets aren't ripping out.....that's the spot where this will fail if it does. I'm fine with the tube being thin and light, but wish the mounting brackets were reinforced...even with maybe metal linings or something. I think the closer to the wheels you mount this, the better, to minimize the bounce and shock that would eventually cause the bracket to fail (again....use washers....that will help spread the pressure out).The door latches are also fairly flimsy. They're held in place by friction and the pressure of the spring hinge on the doors. I don't trust that these won't pop open in transit, so I'll be placing small locks on each door for that, as well as theft reasons.Other than those minor things (reason for 4 stars, not 5), this thing is perfect and cheaper than the DIY options you'll find on Pinterest, etc. I'd highly recommend it for any camper/RV.

I just got it installed under our 1987 vintage motor home. I decided to mount it front to back rather than side to side. That way I could get more length out of it, while accessing it easy from inside the sewer and water compartment. It was relatively easy to install by myself once I saw where everything was going to mount. I drilled holes and used my own screws due to the more delicate nature of the metal/wood storage compartments I was mounting to. For that reason I can't say how the included self-tapping screws work on a frame.Now as for usefulness, I think I'll love using this thing. For one thing, I'm basically freeing up a good chunk of storage in the bin that I can use for other things. For another, the stinky slinky is now easy to access right from where I'm already working in the sewer compartment - without having to pull a tote out of the bin. It looks great too, and I think it'll last a long time.Keep in mind that it's just for the hose, not for accessories. I did find that the elbow at the hose end fits in there, along with the removed sewer hole connector piece (inserted separately before closing the lid). I'll still have to use a small storage tote to keep some of the other accessories in the bin, but that's not a big deal. I'm happy with the purchase, and my wife is happy to free up the extra storage.Special thanks to my Luna the cat for supervising the project. :-D

Great product. I found this a better option than building my own, saved time and money. I would like it if they included washers for the screws and directions how to extend on side outside the trailer frame to make it easier to access. Overall very happy with the product.

Easy install and.good fit

Great product. Installed under trailer, holds hose with no issues.

Works great, large enough for a Rhino hose. Two pieces make it adjustable to fit multiple lengths. Hardware includes is good and the self tappers cut great.

Works Great. No more sewer hose in storage area.

Being a very handy guy I was looking at making my own out of a PVC pipe. Pricing material that were needed it was roughly double what this product costed. Product wall sides are not as thick as a regular PVC pipe. Installed yesterday so I will report back in a couple of months to see how this product fares. Installation took approximately 30 minutes. Can be a challenge if you’re by yourself so I recommend using some C clamps to help with the process.