No More Leaking Sewer Hoses

A simple solution is to wrap Teflon tape around the RV termination pipe connector and the fitting on the dump-station drainpipe end before sliding on the hose and tightening the clamps. You should make several full wraps around the fitting, stretching the Teflon tape at the same time to assure it will “stick” to itself. It may take some finesse to get the hose to clear the Teflon tape and prevent bunching up next to the collar. Once the hose is in place, the clamp can be positioned and tightened moderately, without deforming the screw-drive mechanism. While it’s also possible to seal the hose to the fittings with silicone sealant, doing so requires scraping and annoying clean up when refreshing the connection.

It’s best to repeat this procedure a couple times a year to stay ahead of any deterioration caused by the environment and hose fatigue (depending upon how often the RV is used and the tanks are dumped). One more thing: Most of the Teflon tape on the market is flimsy and not very durable. The best stuff is Blue Monster PTFE Thread Tape #70885 available from Amazon (https://amzn.to/3pUFg0o) or hardware stores.