Whats The Best RV Sewer Hose?

This week we put an RV hose to the test to see if it can live up to the advertisement claims. The advertising made it seem like it is indestructible so we wanted to see for ourselves if it could pass the test. I also give you my recommendations on the hoses we have used and what we like. If you have had a story of an RV Sewer hose failure, you know how important it is to have one you know will last and work well for you.
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[@mcclungfarm7965]

I know this is an older video, but I am done with the Rhino Flex. It does not hold up to UV light in FL or AZ. We FT and have to replace our hose every 3 months. THe Rhino Extreme lasted over 8 months. Worth the extra cost for sure!!

[@edyoung6573]

LOL!!!! To funny! My wife and I full timed for 15 years here in the North East in a Excel by Pederson Industries 5th wheel. Weather ranging from 100 degrees in the summer time to 20 below Zero in the winter. The Rhino flex Extreme failed 1 month into January! Sprung a leak, didn't step on it or anything. We don't full time anymore and I just purchased a Rhino Flex regular hose for my truck camper.

[@henrykn4257]

Thanks for the video Jared. Stay warm.

[@TSquadRVing]

Learned so much from you. Thank you for making our Rv Life easier.

[@barefoot64]

Thanks Jared. I have that very same model hose you tested and am very happy with it. It's good to see it holds up to their claims.

[@Trainy2]

I swear you can read my mind. I was just pondering this question this morning. And I was also pondering my humidity issue the morning before you posted that video.

[@hardtruth2039]

We run a couple of the rhino extreme hoses. We are happy with them.

[@twodogsandtheirfamily]

We have had a bunch of those exact same Extreme hosese for a year now, love it! I would agree that it is super durable.

[@goldenyearstraveling8248]

Another good informative video Jared! Thanks for taking your time to provide RV'ers with sound advice on the products we all use. You and your family stay warm and safe.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks!

[@Mikey-vt3to]

You're a brave brave man...I would not have tried that with my hose. Way to go!

[@coreymerritt7742]

Hey great video I have the Valterra dominator hose been using for 5 years one is 15 feet and I just recently bought a new 10 foot for those times that can’t quite reach the services at some campgrounds

[@danterry6328]

Good choice that’s the hose we use as well.

[@stevengomes8326]

Love the video your channel helps so much

[@pj9731]

Nice video, My Viper hose has held up great for the last three years.

[@dannyscobee6530]

Weekend warrior here, I agree 100% Rhino Flex is my preferred choice as well. Now if I could get that for my tote!!!

[@jim78]

that rhino extreme is by far the best we have ever had. been thru several always leak from the beginning never last more than one season. the extreme are the only ones that have lasted we are on our 3rd year with no leaks they look great worth the extra money

[@debbiephillips2013]

I've had 2 broken rhino flex hoses in the past year. One cracked, one the fitting came apart. I just switched to the camco you said was manageable.

[@Alamotigergrad]

I wish I had watched this before our trip last month to the Grand Canyon. Trailer village. We left our hose out and you were spot on. The ravens poked holes in my sewer hose.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Thanks Jared!!

[@josephineclayton3304]

Thanks for the video it's a great help ☺

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

Love the snow

[@unclerico1980]

Informative as always

[@carrief9398]

Great job, and Thank you! I now feel educated about the stinky slinky. :)

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

A few comments on the hoses from a 10 year long full-timer - I have found the Rhino Extreme by far the most durable. I've actually had problems with the Rhino Flex cracking and leaking. Lastly, I find the small heads on the Rhino products to be a problem. I don't have a lot of strength in my hands and because of the trim size of the heads, there's nothing to grab on to...no large wings, paddles, or protrusions that my gloved hands can bite into. I struggle to separate the hoses. Even with that issue, I use the Rhino Extreme. It's a great hose.

[@annbhiking2000]

I agree about the Rhino Flex. The second time I used mine it had cracks everywhere. Not sure if it was because I got it from Amazon and it may have been old. But was a total waste.

[@mjkraken]

Great video, thanks!

[@troydavis1064]

Hahaha. Never in a million years would I think it was cool seeing someone drag a sewer hose behind their truck. But what a great review as always. Your channel is great sir. Keep up the great work. Your recommendations have been great.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks!

[@crystalherrin7858]

Thank you!

[@jandblawncare8570]

We switched to the Rino Extreme hoses but our last travel trailer needed 2 sections and what a pain to store. We needed an additional section due to a very long site and bought the Rino flex and its so much easier to store so switched over to them.

[@CamcoManufacturing]

Hey, Jared-- Stumbled across your video. Thanks for the review/critique (both of the hoses AND the video)! --Scott

[@fleeingmonotony8944]

Trying to destruct a stinky slinky seems perilous ;) Thanks for the review :)

[@AmazingLeechmud1144]

Already snowing in Prescott?! I've been wanting to buy the one Exoskeleton just because I thought it should be nice to have one with great durability! I have the RhinoFlex version and you're right on how you can make it compact especially on travel days if you have more than 20 feet of sewer hose. During my research the versions that Camco has is how they are used from Weekend warriors, to seasonal campers, to Full timers. For me the RhinoFlex version is sufficient enough for full time living. I just changed one of the 10-ft hose after a year of usage.

[@caymanchristopher7014]

Thanks!

[@ElementaryExplorers]

Hey, that sign shop does sound pretty neat. I’ll have to check it out someday... 😉 😃

[@allabouttires1941]

Thank you for your video and time. Nice job.

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless

[@timf6916]

Nice job

[@ramitchell1054]

We had a cheap hose that came with out 5th wheel for four years before it developed a pin hole geyser. We replaced it with two Rhino Flex hoses before going full time. Both replacements developed major eruptions after one year. The problem may be related to the Texas heat, but maybe not. When I replace them, it won’t be with Rhino.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Crazy! I wonder if you had a bad batch which would be concerning. We have been using ours full time from AZ to Alaska and more with no issues.

[@leighsheppard8614]

Hi Jared, I have to say that after 3 years of full-time RV living, I totally agree with your evaluation and final conclusion of preferring the RhinoFlex sewer hose. I have lived in an area with frequent extreme hail storms that totally demolished the cheaper, more flexible sewer hoses, while leaving my RhinoFlex unscathed. I am sure the Rhino Extreme would have survived the storms as well, but I chose the RhinoFlex because it compresses to a much smaller size than the Rhino Extreme for convenient storage.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good info! How did the RV hold up to the hail?

[@leighsheppard8614]

@@AllAboutRVs the RV held up a lot better than my truck and most houses in the area. Lots of RVs had cracked windows, Airstreams had external hail damage and lots of RVs in our park ended up with perforated sewer hoses.

[@MidLifeJourney]

Hi Jared! We met you at the IMAX in West Yellowstone this past summer. I agree with you while the Rhino Flex Extreme is tough it loses its ability to stay to compressed if needed. It seems like it gets stretched out. Thanks for the video!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Hope you guys are doing well. We had a great time there in Yellowstone. We were just talking about the ice cream at the imax. Take care!

[@TheMobileHomestead]

We love the Rhino brand of sewer hoses and fittings ..used them for a number of years and haven't had a single problem with them ... would never go back to Valterra or any other brand , unlike the Rhino ...other brands fall to pieces from UV in a very short time in desert sun...

[@robertflores477]

I was about to research this subject...and there you were! At our last campsite I noticed my hose had a minor slow leak. I was flushing out the gray tank to make room. I switched ends to make the leak happen at the ground drain area! I will try one of the hoses you mentioned. Mine lasted 3-years. What would you say is a reasonable time to buy a replacement? Thx, keep up the great work.

[@steveallen5264]

I would love to see how a hose holds up to UV rays. That has been my biggest issue. Great video thanks!

[@fayskelley]

Yuppers. My last 3 hoses lasted 6 weeks and I’m in one space full time. I’ll be interested to see what he says.

[@danvarcoe3463]

I agree. Az sun has killed 2 of my Rhino flex hoses.

[@kathyparker8626]

I have the Rhino Flex seems to be great after 3+ years except for I'm getting ready to order replacement gaskets. If I have one leaking, I will have to replace all. Some of the male/female fittings don't go together as tight as I would like.

[@christinakannemeyer8641]

Hi Jared. Thank you for your informative videos and especially this one. I live in South Africa. I drive a 1996 Ford Jamboree Rallye. The sewage hose has seen better days and needs to be replaced. How would you go about getting a new one. Local ones are no good as the attacnments do not fit US sizes. Thank you. Kind regards. Christina.

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

Funny to run across this video. Thought for sure you were going to recommend the Rhino Extreme. We recently had a KYD incident where my stinky slinky tried to escape from the carrier. Unfortunately, by the time we stopped the end was missing a couple of the "hooks" and the hose looked it rough shape. We use the same one you do and replaced it with the same. So just letting you know it's not road worthy!

[@josemontalvo4532]

Oh crap! Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed watching your video. What a stinky topic to cover! Ha! Ha! Ha!

[@tete4now]

Weve had a rhino flex fail...after being permanently outside for over a year in New Mexico. 2 leaks were found when we started using it elsewhere after moving. Unsure of typical lifespan.

[@rob1484]

I got almost 2 years of full time use out of my Rhino Flex Extreme--decent hose. I never did any of that stuff to it though. Eventually it sprang a leak in the hose material. If you're parked in one spot for more than a couple months, using an adapter and straight pipe with a couple rubber connections and threaded fitting at the end is a decent option.

[@robertstorms3469]

We sold a travel trailer to a young lady who had a space in a very small RV park next to Texas Motor Speedway. We delivered it, and helped she and her brother get everything connected. Except for the sewer. The park manager said to not worry about it, that his dad would be by the next day to hook it up. All of the trailers had semi-permanent PVC pipe connections to their sewer system. The owner liked it that way, so he hooked them up himself. Maybe had a very bad experience with a sewer how years ago?

[@The404169]

I use this hose - I only got 24 months - UV was an issue after 24 months hose leaked - still a good hose

[@waynemew1429]

the best rv drain lines are abs pipe solid line as i use my rv as a stick and brick home in a rv park

[@66azannor]

👍thanks

[@jvrooman5300]

Thanks Jared. great video. I went to elem school with a Kirk Gillis. Any relation?

[@12thDecember]

The dragging test should have been over gravel, where the gravel would get in between the ribs of the exoskeleton. That's why people use Sidewinders, to avoid pinholes caused by dragging their sewer hose over gravel in campsites. Still a good video, though, thanks.

[@Gunner_Tom]

Jared, I mounted a storage tube under my RV and put my 15 foot Titan hose in it after a year of use storing it in my bumper. It was a force fit because the hose would not collapse back to the original length and now it is miss formed with many kinks. 1. Does the Rhino Exstream collapse back to it’s original size? 2. When taken out of the shipping package did it have kinks? If so did they reform back to an un kinked state? Thanks, Tom

[@Gunner_Tom]

Hello, I watch almost every informative episode on your channel. I was wondering if you have tested the Camco magnetic end cap. I bought a 20 foot (2x10 ft) Rhino Extreme sewer hose and I have to really push to cram it into my GD2500RL bumper storage tube. Then I also have to cram the end cap on as well. Now I am worried about the hose popping one of the caps off while on the road so I have three questions; 1. Are the magnets truly strong enough to keep the Camco cap on? 2. It looks like Camco only addressed one side (Driver’s side) of the bumper is there a product that will address the passenger side end cap from popping off? 3. Does the Camco magnetic cap require any extra space in the bumper tube, like I mentioned, I really had to cram the hose into the bumper tube.

[@ronaldw.2923]

Have you test the WASTE MASTER hose with cam lock connections? I think that cam lock connections are more secure than the standard 4 point twist on connections. I have had pins on a 4 point connection wear down a little making the connection not so secure and causing leaks. It didn't take much for hose to come loose and leak icky stuff.

[@AllAboutRVs]

I haven’t used the waste master because of storage for it. That connection was bigger than we had room to store but it does look like a very secure connection.

[@solitaryrv5335]

Jared, do you have any experience with the Lippert Waste Master system? I am thinking that it is much more expensive, but much much better system. Haven't taken the plunge yet, so wondered your thoughts on that system ?

[@robertstorms3469]

Another vote for the Rhino Flex, here. Going on 4 years full-time with our original. I was fortunate, as we were absolute nooBs going into this. Staring at the selection of sewer hoses at Camping World, we decided to go with the not-the -most-expensive hose, and, to be honest, Camco does a good marketing job on these. But after pulling some of these hoses out of the package to give feel how the hose material felt, we went with the Flex. I also liked the 90-degree connector at the sewer connection, and purchased the 45-degree RV-end connector. Our RV included a starter package that had the VERY basic assemble-it-yourself sewer hose. He told us to NOT use that. Just throw it in a storage compartment for emergency use only, and to buy a real sewer hose for day-to-day use.

[@davidmcconnell8690]

Having fun makes the time go faster. See, you cut the testing time. Hee-Hee. :-)))) :-))))

[@bobhewlett3633]

Curious your thoughts on Lippert Waste Master hose. Requires replacement of bayonet mount on sewer pipe, but design and features are very interesting.

[@henrykn4257]

Bob, the connector idea is great and works superb but the quality of the hose is bad, Lippert has to come up with a way better hose than that. In the time being, my full recommendation goes to the Rhino one that Jared showed us today.

[@terryhaynes1596]

I have been using the waste master hose for a year now. It’s actually made by drain master but sold by LCI because they have a bigger market share, I called and talked to Drain Master and found this out. Personally I think it is the best hose and most durable on the market. I have a 28’ hose that is stored in a tube under my 5er frame (I also have an additional 20’ extension hose that is also stored under my RV). It uses a commercial cam lock connector which is far superior in quality and ease of use to all bayonet connections. The cam lock is used throughout industry and it is fast, easy and never leaks. This hose is one piece, it includes the shutoff valve, clear section and campground connector. You don’t have to connect a clear elbow, additional sections etc. I can get my hose out of its holder and connected to my RV and in the drain hole in less than one minute. Disconnecting is just as fast. It frees up a lot of valuable space in my RV! I don’t have any stinky hose inside my RV. I’ll never have any other hose. It is very costly but worth every $, IMO. There are several KZbin videos out there on this product. There is also an adapter that allows one to use the legacy bayonet connector. So one doesn’t have to worry about being in compatible with bayonet systems.

[@reberhardt]

The Waste Master hose is built the same way as the Rhino Extreme. The coils are on the outside rather than the inside. Lipperts “way better hose” is the Waste Master hose.

[@SuperSally666]

How do you take off the cap?

[@everyonelovesfriday2045]

My rhino flex hoses always leak at the flanges. I have had enough and went back to the cheap camco revolution hoses, no leaks

[@reberhardt]

You know those ends can be tightened.

[@everyonelovesfriday2045]

Yes. It leaks at the o-ring since new. Maybe I got a bad one.

[@mattfischer1079]

living at 9,666 ft in the Arapahoe National Forrest in Empire, CO I can say extreme cold/freezing will still cause these to crack if not careful.

[@edgramza]

Wonder how it would be if you dragged it on a rough dry pavement. The wet road wasn’t the perfect condition although it does seem that when we travel there are a lot of rainy days.

[@AllAboutRVs]

That could effect it but I think the max before the end would wear out is about a dozen miles on any pavement.

[@bruceh3786]

I bought the Rhino Flex last year. After about 10 months in tne Arizona desert, it developed a few lage splits between tne ridges. There are several other posts to this video reporting splits with the Rnino Flex. I suspect it does not hold up well to heat or UV. It would be interesting to see if the Extreme holds up better to that environment. I also wonder of they use different materials.

[@russellalbro6600]

I live in Arizona … in Apache Junction and I am watching this video because my hoses are exposed to the sun because the way I am pointed in the RV park and they do not hold up also same issues you have, so I’m gonna try the extreme , will see what happens maybe it’s a little bit more durable for the Arizona heat , good luck in your journeys

[@bruceh3786]

@@russellalbro6600 Good luck with the Extreme. Try to remember to come back after a while and let us know how it did. You might also give Rhino a call to report the problem. If they get enough calls, they might look into a fix. Too bad about the splitting issue, otherwise it is a great hose.

[@russellalbro6600]

You know I never thought about calling, my wife does that all the time and she gets free stuff she keeps whatever was the broken one I guess you would say and they sending a new one all the time, thanks for the great idea , yeah I’ll let you know how it goes…I just ordered it

[@bruceh3786]

@@russellalbro6600 Yes, please call. The guy I spoke with said he had not heard of that problem before. I asked that he feward it up the chain and he said he would.

[@backyardrebuilds4068]

i have a rhino flex its 3 months old and has at lest 10 splits in it from the sun will never get another one

[@wareintheworldrv9108]

I bought the extreme but honestly I'm not happy with it bc it will not compress easily for storage. It will pop my bumper ends out.

[@donniebrazis]

So what your saying is I should be able to tow a honey wagon with it 😆

[@AllAboutRVs]

Hahaha. That might end up bad.

[@lenharding72]

I noticed that hose is 15 feet. How is the connection to other hoses? That has been a problem area for me in the past. Most of the time that is enough be every once in a while you need a longer one.

[@AllAboutRVs]

I haven’t had any issue with connecting multiple Rhino hoses together.

[@moonfire75]

I swear I have a how to dump and flush the black tank video...I can't find it!!

[@lifebass]

That's what she said.

[@erhodes352]

I’d be interested in seeing how it held up to the run over and drag tests while it was full of water. I wonder if the pressure from the water would cause a failure somewhere.

[@georgekatsinis5224]

It would never be in that condition in real world applications.

[@reberhardt]

The Rhinoflex isn’t smooth on the inside so stuff can hang up. The Rhino Extreme is smooth on the inside.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes the Rhino extreme is smoother inside but we have never had anything hang up on the inside of the Rhino Flex. It’s great we have options to choose from.

[@mariebee3146]

Wish this was easier to put together/add an extension. I can not, no matter how hard I try, put two pieces together. Can't snap it in all the way to full seal the ends. Not good considering I will be by myself when dumping. Super bummed.

[@kenneysseeamerica5750]

How about UV? Any differences.

[@AllAboutRVs]

I didn’t see a rating on them for UV but our full time use of the Rhino flex for more than a year has been great.

[@rabbi7933]

I’m thinking there is no perfect RV sewer hose. Even this one has lots of complaints on Amazon. I still ordered a 15’ one, and the ends were too loose. I sent it back. Didn’t want to risk it being defective enough to leak.

[@reberhardt]

The ends can be tightened or even replaced.

[@rabbi7933]

@@reberhardt straight out the box I expect functionality and reliability.

[@daleagner8980]

How about doing a pee trap freeze test to see if if cracks with frozen sewage/water inside?

[@AllAboutRVs]

That would have been an excellent test

[@robertstorms3469]

Hint: It won't. The material is really pretty tough, and still flexible at low temps. Also: It's "p-trap", not "pee-trap". It's a description of the shape, not the liquid flowing through it. :D

[@VacationGetaways]

Well I know for a fact it WILL not stand up to mice... Did my first dump this spring after being winterized and it looked like a soaker hose with all of the holes in it, shh don't tell me camper neighbors.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Mice are so destructive, that sounds like no fun.

[@paulshirley3054]

This is exactly why I always do a short test with grey water first. If no leaks detected then I dump my black tank followed by the remainder of grey tank. This was a learned task after going through the same experience as you.

[@John-eq8cu]

Dragged

[@oldkoot5828]

All products should have a country of origin noted on the package.

[@JOEBASS100]

Did you re-box then return to Walmart for a refund, or keep it for yourself ?

[@AllAboutRVs]

We kept it.

[@albertdesiena9021]

I have a rhino flex I purchased in May 2022 and it has failed during my last dump. October 2023. it leaked. I am not impressed. I am not a full timer. It is connected in a season site thus we are not hooking and unhooking it.

[@kenmartin1919]

I did discover this past week these Camco’s are not bear proof.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Oh that sounds like a fun story.

[@richrobb2322]

Spray 3M's 303 Protectant on the hose and thank me later, lol !

[@timothyberlinski2299]

I don't like it cause it doesn't retracting, one you pull it to make it longer it basically stays that way

[@lanksterprice]

Mne has leaked from day one.. Just before the fitting, from the hose to the orange fitting..

[@reberhardt]

Tighten up the end. That should take care of the leaking.

[@luiswebfoot9294]

I've been rving for 30 years. I'm full time now that I retired. I can absolutely say that camco is pure garbage. In one week the junk I bought from Walmart for 60.00 had 17 holes and splits in it. Leaks matter. My camco is a rhino. I read over 100 bad reviews on these. Camco refuses to make it right. 60.00 I lost. I won't loose any more with camco.

[@sharlenevowels4125]

WE bought this hose kept it in a storage box on the back of our trailer. We used it about 5 times and found a puncture in the black area. We do not keep it connected but just use it to dump.We Will not buy this again.

[@vanvorst1999]

🤔 Correct past tense of "drag" is "dragged" while being drugged is a stupor after taking drugs. 😉👍

[@danmartin6373]

I have had the Rino fail at the swivel end. New out of the box, while dumping. BLACK water all over. No one wants you to return that!

[@chuckzinda4820]

If everyone switched to a composting toilet, we could eliminate the need for a review of sewer hoses.

[@pikachudesinaloac160]

Getting tired of stray cats playing on it and braking them. Hopefully this is better

[@zoghunter82318]

Jesus man, just get to the point...

[@deanh7190]

Bought the Rhino Flex Extreme for the same reasons. Also a tip for fellow RVers with wet bays...the hatch that you drop your hose through to the outside is held in by screws that extend beyond the bottom of your wet bay bottom/ floor such that if you lift your sewer hose and make contact, they will puncture it. I covered my screws with rubber tips until I can cut them off. Discovered this on a new to me 2015 with past owner included sewer hose that had small puncture leaks...Hmmmmm how did this happen? ..led to the answer above.

[@The404169]

I use this hose - I only got 24 months - UV was an issue after 24 months hose leaked - still a good hose