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quote:Originally posted by Glenn the fifth
Hello all, just picked up our new 3402RL on Saturday and going out this weekend for the first time with it. We traded in a 2006 336RLT Mountaineer on it and REALLY like the quality finishings and craftmanship in this new one (the Mountaineer was great too for 5 years). One thing I am having a little trouble getting used to or even liking is the "new" swing out sewer hose holder. I installed my hose in it on Sunday and hooked it up, but still not sure it will work well. I think it will be fine if the dump is even with the swing or in front, but if it is behind it (like it seems to be most often) it won't work well. The swing only goes out to 90 degrees. Am I missing something or is it time to take this new gadget off of the trailer? Thanks in advance. -Glenn
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You are correct Glenn. The boom swings easily from 0 to 90 degrees, but when you go beyond 90 degrees to the full 180 degrees, the hose has to bend back on itself (essentially putting a kink in it). This is due to the boom pivot point being located forward of the drain outlet instead of being centered on it.
My plan is to cut off the boom bracket where it attachs to the trailer and adding some length to the bracket so it repositions the pivot point at the center of the drain outlet. This should free the boom up to easily swivel the full 180 degrees.