I have been using Blueline/Prestofit for years. I did find their orange hoses (Duraform), that work like RhinoFlex, did not last very long, but the blue ones do. I bought a couple coupler kits, which are ends and clamps, and use them with real RhinoFlex hoses (the ones without fitted ends). Those work great. My hose storage can't handle the diameter of most end connectors and a 10' Rhinoflex with Blueline ends fits great. I do carry one Valterra EZ-90 Sewer Adapter (the red 90 degree) for a couple campgrounds that only fit them, but 99.9% of campgrounds will take the Blueline 90 degree adapter.
Edit: I realized that pictures are better so I will point to Camping World's website for what I am talking about.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 7th of April 2013 09:43:42 PM
mike54 said
01:35 AM Apr 8, 2013
with my arthritis in my hands sewer hoses are getting harder to connect so I
bought the BlueLine sewer hose that pushes together no twisting. I'm hoping
this doesn't have problems with it blowing .
does anyone use that type on of sewer hose?
have you had any problems with it blowing apart?
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
01:55 AM Apr 8, 2013
Consider using CamLock fittings. Our CarriLite came with an expensive WasteMaster sewer hose system that is a pain in the rear to deal with. The good thing they did though was use a 3" camlock system to hook to the sewer discharge. No more twisting, breaking tabs, or O-rings sticking. I ordered a couple of RV fittings, and found camlock fittings at my local agri-supply place. Easily adapted my rhino hoses to use them.
Terry and Jo said
02:29 AM Apr 8, 2013
Mike,
First of all, welcome to the RV Dreams forums. You will find a lot of folks here with a wide range of knowledge about RV's, their systems, and the RV lifestyle. Feel free to ask questions as we all tend to learn from each other.
Here is an image of some camlock fittings to give you an idea of what they are. One thing I'll add is that the "female" portions of a camlock connection has a rubber "O" ring for a seal.
Terry
igotjam said
02:52 AM Apr 8, 2013
To answer the question, I use the blueline sewer products. I quite like them but there is a bit of twisting involved in putting them together and taking them apart. I have never had them come apart. The thing that I found was that once you start using the blueline product, you will need to stick to it, as it does not easily connect to other products. (they sell connectors for blueline to other connectors but in my opinion they do not work well)
GENECOP said
05:22 AM Apr 8, 2013
Mike welcome, I am not that familiar with them personally but a Macerator setup might take away all those connection concerns that you have.
Bill and Linda said
03:37 PM Apr 8, 2013
We’ve been using the Blueline for almost 7 years now and I prefer it over the other types.No leaks, long life, no problems and no tools required.Everyone has a preference but in our over 35 years of RVing we have found it, along with the fittings available, to be the best overall solution to the sewer hose question.
And “Nope,” it doesn’t come apart.
Bill
Jack Mayer said
05:47 PM Apr 8, 2013
I've moved to a permanent macerator solution. In other words I use the macerator ONLY. Including passively draining grey water via a bypass of the macerator. Grey can also go through the macerator to rinse it. I LOVE this solution and wish I had done it earlier. You NEVER get messy, and you never have to store hoses or fittings in tubes etc. Everything is permanently attached. Just coil the hose in the storage area when moving. Take a look at the end of the New Horizons 2012 album and you will see what I did - there are comments on the pictures.
I have been using Blueline/Prestofit for years. I did find their orange hoses (Duraform), that work like RhinoFlex, did not last very long, but the blue ones do. I bought a couple coupler kits, which are ends and clamps, and use them with real RhinoFlex hoses (the ones without fitted ends). Those work great. My hose storage can't handle the diameter of most end connectors and a 10' Rhinoflex with Blueline ends fits great. I do carry one Valterra EZ-90 Sewer Adapter (the red 90 degree) for a couple campgrounds that only fit them, but 99.9% of campgrounds will take the Blueline 90 degree adapter.
Edit: I realized that pictures are better so I will point to Camping World's website for what I am talking about.
Blueline coupler kit - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/blueline-hose-coupler-kit/11410 .
The RhinoFlex hose without ends I use the coupler kit with - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rhinoflex-sewer-hose-10-ft/21580 .
Blueline Sewer Adatpter - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/blueline-universal-elbow/1615 - I use this all but those two campgrounds.
Valterra Sewer Adapter - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/e-z-90-sewer-adapter/5684 - the smooth red bottom fits in two campgrounds we have been in, nothing else does. Both of these campgrounds sell these adapters. Surprise!
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 7th of April 2013 09:43:42 PM
with my arthritis in my hands sewer hoses are getting harder to connect so I
bought the BlueLine sewer hose that pushes together no twisting. I'm hoping
this doesn't have problems with it blowing .
does anyone use that type on of sewer hose?
have you had any problems with it blowing apart?
Mike,
First of all, welcome to the RV Dreams forums. You will find a lot of folks here with a wide range of knowledge about RV's, their systems, and the RV lifestyle. Feel free to ask questions as we all tend to learn from each other.
Here is an image of some camlock fittings to give you an idea of what they are. One thing I'll add is that the "female" portions of a camlock connection has a rubber "O" ring for a seal.
Terry
We’ve been using the Blueline for almost 7 years now and I prefer it over the other types. No leaks, long life, no problems and no tools required. Everyone has a preference but in our over 35 years of RVing we have found it, along with the fittings available, to be the best overall solution to the sewer hose question.
And “Nope,” it doesn’t come apart.
Bill
I've moved to a permanent macerator solution. In other words I use the macerator ONLY. Including passively draining grey water via a bypass of the macerator. Grey can also go through the macerator to rinse it. I LOVE this solution and wish I had done it earlier. You NEVER get messy, and you never have to store hoses or fittings in tubes etc. Everything is permanently attached. Just coil the hose in the storage area when moving. Take a look at the end of the New Horizons 2012 album and you will see what I did - there are comments on the pictures.