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Can you guess the RV accessory that is often left off of “must-have” lists but is, in fact, a must-have? RV sewer supports! Sure, you can live without them, but these simple pieces of RV equipment really do come in handy.
Here are all the reasons you really should invest in an RV sewer hose support, as well as what to look for as you’re shopping for one.
WHAT IS AN RV SEWER HOSE SUPPORT?
Not even sure what an RV sewer hose support is? Also known as sewer hose ramps, these simple contraptions do exactly what the name suggests: They sit under your RV sewer hose and…well, support it.
Not only do these ramps lift the “stinky slinky” off the ground, but they also hold it at a slight angle so that water drains easily from your wastewater tanks into the sewer. This is more helpful than you might imagine.
WHY AN RV SEWER HOSE SUPPORT IS IMPORTANT
Still not convinced you need an RV sewer hose support? We hear you. Some campers actually do go years without investing in RV sewer hose supports. That said, they do offer some pretty great benefits.
Here are a few of the reasons you might want to buy a support for your sewer hose.
GET THE HOSE UP OFF THE GROUND
A sewer hose coiled up outside of your camper is a recipe for disaster. Just imagine what might happen if someone were to trip over the thing and dislodge it from where it should be.
Getting the hose up off the ground lowers the risk of someone tripping over it. It also helps keep the outside of the hose free of the mud, dirt, and grass that tends to stick to a hose sitting on the ground for an extended period.
DRAIN TANKS MORE EFFICIENTLY
Yes, your wastewater tanks will manage to drain whether or not you have a support under your sewer hose. That said, they will drain more quickly if you have a support holding the hose at a slight angle all the way to the sewer hookup. It also helps to have a sewer hose support holding the end of the hose at the level of the sewer hookup if it happens to be sticking up out of the ground.
AVOID SEWER HOSE BUILDUP
You know what happens inside the sewer hose when it’s sitting on the ground? Water sits in there. Unfortunately, this means that any debris in the water will often stick to the sides of the hose. Depending on what exactly the debris is, it can be very difficult to wash off, especially if it’s halfway down the hose where a stream of water from a hose can’t reach easily.
Having a steady incline from your RV to the dump point helps the wastewater flow where it needs to go rather than sticking around inside the hose.
MEET CAMPGROUND REQUIREMENTS
Lastly, it’s important to note that some campgrounds actually require campers to use RV sewer hose supports. In some cases, this is even a city-wide rule, meaning that moving to another campground in the same area may not mean you can go without a hose support, regardless of whether their rules specify it.
Because of this, we recommend buying a sewer hose support now so you have it when you need it.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN RV SEWER HOSE SUPPORT
Ready to buy an RV sewer hose support? You might want to know what exactly you should be looking for. In our opinion, there are five important attributes to keep an eye out for when searching for the perfect RV sewer hose support:
- Length
- Portability
- Durability
- Functionality
- Price
Obviously, you will want to make sure your sewer hose support is long enough for your sewer hose. You will also want something portable enough to fit easily into your storage bay and durable enough to last a long time.
Of course, you will also want something that does its job well without buckling under the weight of the hose or wandering out from under it. Lastly, it’s important to consider the price of any support you buy.
