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04-21-2016, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 188
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5 x 5 vynal post
The Lowes in my area is clearing out their stock of 5 x 5 x 96 vynal posts for $2.50 each. If you need one, you might check the stores in your area.
It makes a good carrier for my collapsable ladder.
Dick
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04-21-2016, 10:30 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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Awning or tarp poles are also candidates for post on bumper storage. I think the square shape would attach to the bumper easier than PVC pipe having a flat side.
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04-22-2016, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Patrick
Trailer: Shopping for new RV
North Carolina
Posts: 702
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I just finished installing a 5"X5" PVC fence post plus two end caps for storage of my RV sewer hose (stinky-slinky) and connectors. The project went well.
I did purchase the materials at my local Lowes in Queensbury, NY and the cost for the 5X5 PVC post was $24.95.
If you are considering such a project note that a 5X5 PVC post will hold the sewer hose and all connectors with room to spare...a 4" round PVC pipe will not fit the connectors...only the hose. The 5"x5" PVC fence post plus end caps is the answer.
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04-22-2016, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Alice
Trailer: 2018 Casita SD - Kondo A-Go-Go
Utah
Posts: 502
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Uplander: I agree. Worked perfectly on my Scamp.
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KONDO A-GO-GO - I GO WHERE I'M TOWED
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04-22-2016, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Paul
Trailer: '04 Scamp 19D, TV:Tacoma 3.5L 4door, SB
Colorado
Posts: 1,845
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I freed the storage area under the seat by taking the shore power cord through the floor and out one of those 5x5 sleeves that is tied underneath. The cord slides in cleanly after folding and holding together with one short strip of velcro. Very happy with that fix.
Is that low(es) price per foot or per piece?
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04-22-2016, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
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My local Lowes hasn't discounted the price at all. The posts were marked $24.95 so I had a store employee scan the bar code but it still came up at that price.
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04-22-2016, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 188
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per post
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04-23-2016, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Patrick
Trailer: Shopping for new RV
North Carolina
Posts: 702
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Even at the higher cost this improvement project is worth every penny.
If you install one don't forget to drill a few drainage holes in the bottom of the 5X5 post to allow for drainage. I also rinse my sewer hose with a bleach/water mix to control bacteria and odors.
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04-23-2016, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: 1998 Casita 17 SD
Alberta
Posts: 786
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I would love to do this mod on the casita but for some reason I cannot find the darn posts up here in Alberta. I checked Lowes, Home Depot and Rona but found only 4 ", Going to check a fence supply company next week.
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04-23-2016, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Patrick
Trailer: Shopping for new RV
North Carolina
Posts: 702
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The 5x5 PVC fence post was one of very few items I bought reciently that was made in the U.S.A. At Lowes it was stacked with the other fencing supplies .
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04-24-2016, 05:49 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Patriot
Posts: 329
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you might want to check with a local fence supplier/installer. chances are they have some scraps they'll sell or give you. 25 bucks is way too much!
p@
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04-24-2016, 06:31 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: Escape 21C
New York
Posts: 2,387
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Uplander
I just finished installing a 5"X5" PVC fence post plus two end caps for storage of my RV sewer hose (stinky-slinky) and connectors. The project went well.
I did purchase the materials at my local Lowes in Queensbury, NY and the cost for the 5X5 PVC post was $24.95.
If you are considering such a project note that a 5X5 PVC post will hold the sewer hose and all connectors with room to spare...a 4" round PVC pipe will not fit the connectors...only the hose. The 5"x5" PVC fence post plus end caps is the answer.
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Same price here in our part of NY. You are getting a great deal!
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04-24-2016, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudley
I would love to do this mod on the casita but for some reason I cannot find the darn posts up here in Alberta. I checked Lowes, Home Depot and Rona but found only 4 ", Going to check a fence supply company next week.
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I could not find any here in BC either - I ended up picking some up across the line.
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04-24-2016, 10:00 AM
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Commercial Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Boler13/trillium4500/buro13
Ontario
Posts: 1,138
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When I bought fence kit from Costco it came in 3 10 foot sections with 4 5x5 posts .i now have 10 extra cream colored posts that I would give to any one who wanted to pick them up in the windsor Ont area
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