I have stored the hose in the bumper since 95 in my first camper till 2005 and it had a sewer slide /cover that the hose sits in and I slide the whole thing into the bumper. I have never had a problem with any wasp or rust. I still use the same hose and slide in my latest camper. Only problems I ever had was with the rubber bumper plugs staying in.
2008 Pilgrim Lite 21LRB
2004 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4x4 5.3 Tow Pkg 3.73
Yamaha EF2400IS
We have a tube like container specially made to hold the sewer hose and strap it to the bumper with bungie cords. I put some window screen in the end caps of the bumper to keep out the wasps.
Warren & Peggy
Four cats "Albert, Noble, Peaches, Lil Bit" all neutered.
99 Chev Suburban 1500 5.7L 3.73 2005 Chev 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L 3.73
95 Mobile Scout 25FS travel trailer
5 grandchildren
I have seen rust on the sewer hose but no holes in it so far. The wasps can be a problem. I never open the bumper end cap by sticking my finger in the hole. That's exactly where the wasp nest is going to be. I only pull on the outside edges. I check for nests frequently to keep them from getting to big. Those pesky wasps seem to find every possible opening on a camper.
I've always stored mine in the bumper on my Jayco (7 yrs). There is a little rust in there, but I don't think it's anymore than would be if the hose wasn't in there. Yes, occassionally the wasps will build a nest in there. Look before you put your hand in. I've found my hose tends to migrate in the bumper. The awning pull-down tool works good for fishing it out, and also is good for removing the wasp nests.
I used to store my hose in the bumper, and yes I've encountered wasp nests several times, and a wren's nest one time. As posted earlier, the major problem I had was the rust wearing holes in the hose. As for the wasps, when I pulled the cover off, they flew away and I knocked the nest down and pulled the hose out. Generally, from what I've found, paper wasps are not real agressive.
Mine has been in four years since new and there is maybe some surface rust but nothing major. Same cheepo sewer hose also that the dealer through in with the purchase.
You own a newer model of the Jayco we own. On all of the campers that I have owned the bumper, although a good idea in concept, was absolutely the worst place to store that hose. Bad welds, rust, too small and more and you will be buying a new hose regularly. This is what I did.
Go to the your local Lowes and buy a length of 6" square plastic fence with two end caps. Fabricate you self or buy a outdoor hinge. I used a piece of thick old rubber floor mat, sandwich between the pipe to the end cap an aluminum strip I pop riveted the three together. Aluminum strip, rubber, pipe. then, aluminum strip, rubber, end cap. Pop rivet from the inside. Keep the hinge on the bottom, so when the cap is opened it will fall out of your way. The way you keep the cap closed, when traveling is up to your creativity, I use a set of replaceable budgie cords, & small hooks on the pipe originally bought for load tie downs to be added on low-boy trailer. The length of this pipe is just the length of you present bumper, with end caps extend just the right amount to drop. The round clamps that hold your spare to (over the top of) the bumper, will when you fasten the pipe above it & on to your bumper. (I fabricated aluminum strip clamps used also from the hinge aluminum strips. Bolted together below.) Will give you just enough incline on one end, to allow the other end to drain.
Works absolutely GREAT !!! Slides in, slick inside, with room to spare, higher than bumper, clean shinny white plastic. On to which you could buy and stick on the back two out sides, 3M's reflecting tape. What do you think, Would this do for you ?????
One more thing: on the area above sink just out side of your bathroom. That area measures 25" from wall to wall. 8" down from the ceiling to the top of the mirro. I am right nor fabercating a shelf out of oak, the width, + 8" deep. With a drop down front rail. Not enough bathroom storage in that area. On the bath side of that common wall which is 16" long. I plan to make a oak spanner 14" x 8" wide, on to with these self gripping slides, to hold a broom & a mop. A length of plastic on to wall below to keep the bottom from rubbing the wall paper. And then also a 16" counter top. drop down extension. And then.....
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