Lippert Component’s 365053 Complete Flow down Assembly with Drawstring Carry Bag

Finally, an adjustable sewer hose support solution that is easily adaptable to length, angle and height.I just received this sewer support system and found it to be very easy to set up and adjust. I like the fact that the support rods can be assembled upside down to add additional support in loose or sandy soils. I needed all 10 plus feet to reach the sewer outlet on my current site. The outlet was also 8" above the ground level in which the Flow Down assembly easily adapted to allow a gentle slope up to my coach connections coming out of the bottom of the compartment.I will probably purchase one more half tube and fittings so that my 12 ft. long sewer hose can be supported when fully extended.This product appears to be very well constructed and should hold up very well in constant use as we are full timers moving around the country. The only potential weak link in the product may be the connecting dimples on the ends of the half tubes that are used to assemble the pipe connectors. Time will tell how they hold up to the constant assembly/disassembly and repositioning actions that a full-timer requires of this type of product.A nice addition would be to include a tool to tighten/loosen the support rods when they are inverted to make it easier to adjust the slope of the unit when the plastic rod ends are positioned down on the ground. I will also probably replace the storage bag as the one supplied is a little small when trying to store all of the components pieces after they have been disassembled. The bag in my kit was actually a little short for the 30" long half tubes.

I've used just about every style sewer hose support, and this is the first that I liked. Actually, it is the first that seems to have been designed by someone who actually spends time RVing. It is extremely easy to use and also easy to set up. It took me a little getting used to the first time, but now that I've figured out that you want to get the support positioned and then raise it up to get the slope right, it is super easy! It helps you maintain a constant slope from the RV to sewer connection and can be customized to fit just about any situation. It seems to be well made and I expect it will last longer than the cheep junk I have had in the past.Unlike the accordion style sewer hose supports, this can be adjusted to accommodate uneven ground between your RV and the sewer connection (not that the ground is ever uneven in a campground - ha ha!).Unlike the expandable gutter style sewer hose supports that collapse under the weight of the hose when fully extended, this is supported every 30" and will not collapse. The length of this can also be shortened to just 30" which is handy if you are close to the sewer connection.I will probably buy a second kit in order to reach further distances. So far I have not needed it, but that is just a matter of time.If I could change anything about this product, I would include a plastic "tote" style storage container with a tight fitting lid. Let's face it, this is used with nasty sewer water and I would like to see it enclosed in something that would do a better job containing it. It might also be nice to include 2 or 4 support rods that are a few inches longer so that there is more room for adjustment. That said, I would still recommend this over any other sewer hose support.

The leg supports for this item are meant to be staked into dirt/grass. If not, then when emptying septic or windy conditions exist, it will tip over. We have an asphalt surface at our vacation property and the entire set-up kept tipping over. Here's the fix. I took a 2" x 6" treated piece of wood, 1' length. The space between the stands is 5 1/2". I drilled 2 holes, 5 1/2" apart, centered. I then firmly pushed in the stands into the holes. (Don't drill the holes too wide). There is 3" extra on each end of the wood for anti-tipping. Consider having pre-drilled wood base supports with you in case you end up on a hard surface at your campground. I hope the company considers developing a base support unit with 2 sleeves for the stands to insert in, yet long enough for anti-tipping when using this product on hard surfaces.

Because it is using standard 1/4" square stock, I was able to procure and weld up my own. I used S.S. added screw threads to the end and welded nuts to a pad I can screw on once passed through the locking mechanism. If I get around to it I will add a picture.Also I have two drains so had to buy two kits. Surprisingly it was cheaper directly from Lippert on the second one. I only need 3 troughs for each section so the remaining of the parts stay in storage. There are other styles of hose supports, this was my first, so can't compare as to which style is better. This works for me and takes up less space in my view.

This allows you to very finely control the slope of the sewer hose, which isn't possible with the accordian-style competitors.This has really come in handy when the sewer drain is a long distance away (I've used 2 sets at once), or over uneven terrain.The drawback is that it takes a lot more work and time to set up and tear down, so I don't use it unless I really need to and I'm going to be parked in that same spot for a long time.Making turns can only be done at the intersections, and is a little awkward.

I bought this after I stayed in the 'Devil's Den' area of the Drummer Boy campground in Gettysburg, PA. Because the campsites are so rocky, there are above ground sewer holding tanks that the campground pumps out as needed. The only problem is that the above ground tanks means the your sewer hoses have to travel uphill...not ideal if you've ever dealt with RV blackwater. This product would not get the hoses high enough in that case but after that experience, I wanted the flexibility to ensure I would always have a downward slope for emptying my holding tanks. I have two of these and while they're pricey, they are well worth the money! The can be configured in many different lengths and even can turn corners. Definetly recommend!

Exactly what I needed - totally adjustable.