Lippert Cam Lock Sewer Hose

[GraniteStaters]

We decided to replace our sewer hose with a Lippert Cam Lock version.  They are expensive but have a nice design that includes a smooth interior and that improves flow.  I used the honey pot option so I wouldn’t have to modify the interlocking connection on the Oliver.  I purchased the primary hose, a coupler, and the honey pot cable for the same functionality.  I also received an adapter that can be used to permanently modify the Oliver, but don’t anticipate ever using it.  I did purchase the hose adapter to convert the honey pot hose to allow a garden hose connection as we only dump grey water and want to be able to dump to a container for longer stays where we don’t have sewer hookups at the campsite.  I have attached a video.  

 

 

[Ronbrink]

On 7/30/2024 at 7:55 AM, GraniteStaters said:

I also received an adapter that can be used to permanently modify the Oliver,

A look at my permanently installed black tank connection; requires cutting off the bayonet coupler and gluing on the cam lock fitting.

 

View of waste hose connected; allows for rear bumper to be closed. 

However, I usually keep an end cap fitted with a hose for gray water management; the hose has a valve at its’ terminus. Another benefit, the clear silicone hose serves as a sight glass in the event of a black tank valve leak. 

 

Edited July 31 by Ronbrink

[Geronimo John]

On 7/30/2024 at 2:55 AM, GraniteStaters said:

nice design that includes a smooth interior and that improves flow

how do you get a smooth bore hose from a collapsing hose?

[GraniteStaters]

Not sure what you mean, but here is what I have seen on the Lippert and my original hose.  If there is any water in it and I stretch out the hose I create negative pressure.  On the Lippert, when I stretch the hose to its entire length, the vacuum was so pronounced to cause the beginning of the hose to collapse.  It was the downward leg of the connection and was laying against the bumper which probably contributed to the collapse.  

Edited August 1 by GraniteStaters

[Ronbrink]

12 hours ago, GraniteStaters said:

On the Lippert, when I stretch the hose to its entire length, the vacuum was so pronounced to cause the beginning of the hose to collapse.

Crack the hose terminal valve open a bit to relieve the internal pressure to prevent collapsing, makes deployment to required length much easier. 

[Ronbrink]

15 hours ago, Geronimo John said:

how do you get a smooth bore hose from a collapsing hose?

Firstly, if the hose is collapsing there must be an extremely tight system to ensure no leakage. Secondly, there is a measure to prevent collapsing when deploying. Thirdly, the coils are on the outside, which makes for a smoother inside. This is a costly setup, but 1) the coils are rigid enough to hold shape when stowed and deployed, no frustrating snaking around, 2) a 5.5’ section will expand to 20’, 3) the 90° end nozzle has a valve handle to better manage the dump process, and 4) the cam lock will not loosen or come off during deployment and/or use as will the typical bayonet style if care is not taken, think accidental unintended release…..oops! 

[CRM]

On 7/30/2024 at 8:55 AM, GraniteStaters said:

We decided to replace our sewer hose with a Lippert Cam Lock version.  They are expensive but have a nice design that includes a smooth interior and that improves flow.  I used the honey pot option so I wouldn’t have to modify the interlocking connection on the Oliver.  I purchased the primary hose, a coupler, and the honey pot cable for the same functionality.  I also received an adapter that can be used to permanently modify the Oliver, but don’t anticipate ever using it.  I did purchase the hose adapter to convert the honey pot hose to allow a garden hose connection as we only dump grey water and want to be able to dump to a container for longer stays where we don’t have sewer hookups at the campsite.  I have attached a video.  

 

 

Looks interesting. Does that waste nozzle fit inside the bumper?

[Ronbrink]

22 hours ago, Ronbrink said:

the coils are rigid enough to hold shape when stowed and deployed, no frustrating snaking around

Quoting myself to make a point. The first pic is a 20’ section (when extended) of RhinoExtreme sewer hose, very difficult to stow since it bulges out (snakes) when attempting to contain in the rear bumper compartment. The second pic is the same extended length of Waste Master sewer hose, much more manageable! And yes, the nozzle end can be rotated to position the valve handle facing upward, thus allowing it to easily pass through the notched (wider) opening at the compartment end. Also shown is the gray water hose with end valve.

[CRM]

3 hours ago, Ronbrink said:

 And yes, the nozzle end can be rotated to position the valve handle facing upward, thus allowing it to easily pass through the notched (wider) opening at the compartment end. Also shown is the gray water hose with end valve.

 

 

Thanks for the info and pics. My older Ollie doesn't have that notch and I have to keep my current waste nozzle stowed away instead of in the bumper. Looks like I can notch mine as shown in your pics and be done with that added hassle.

[Ronbrink]

1 hour ago, CRM said:

Thanks for the info and pics. My older Ollie doesn't have that notch and I have to keep my current waste nozzle stowed away instead of in the bumper. Looks like I can notch mine as shown in your pics and be done with that added hassle.

It would be easy to do. Mine came notched on both sides; driver side benefits the sewer hose hookup, passenger side the propane quick connect and now the hose nozzle as well. 

[jd1923]

2 hours ago, CRM said:

My older Ollie doesn't have that notch and I have to keep my current waste nozzle stowed away instead of in the bumper.

That would be quite a pain! Mine is like yours. I leave my hose attached. Not interested in a fancy hose. I cut the round elbow end, that goes into the dump, flat so that it fits behind the bumper. Quick and easy at the dump station. When we get home from a trip, I rinse with the garden hose and put it back in place.