Folding sanicon hose

We bought a 2013 2910D.
I can not figure out how to fold the sanicon hose back into the compartment. It has clips and I have tried wrapping it to the right and to the left through the clips but can’t seem to get it all to fit back in.

Could someone please take a picture of yours in the compartment and send it to me?

Don't have a picture.. But

From the rear of the compartment, lay the hose on the bottom of the compartment clockwise, then up into the left hand hose support.  Then back to the rear across the top, snap into the right hand hose support, then loop back down to the bottom of the compartment beside the hose that you just put there, snap the handle of the outlet into the snap on the bottom left of the compartment.

Don't stretch the hose.  If necessary, adjust the length by the two upper snapins.

Don't have a picture.. But

From the rear of the compartment, lay the hose on the bottom of the compartment clockwise, then up into the left hand hose support.  Then back to the rear across the top, snap into the right hand hose support, then loop back down to the bottom of the compartment beside the hose that you just put there, snap the handle of the outlet into the snap on the bottom left of the compartment.

Don't stretch the hose.

Yes Indeed.  Good instructions.

I think everyone struggles at first.

If it is impossible, you just might have a longer hose than the rest of us.

Thanks so much for the advice. I will try that out today.

Seems simple enough. But the large fitting on the end causes problems and I always end up cramming it and hoping it doesn't spring the door. 

The door locks are feeble.  Actually, there isn't a stop for the locking arm to engage and prevent it from swinging through a 360 degree loop.  I find the locks  rotate during travel and creep through and beyond the receiving slot

Checking during gas stops, I sometimes  find one completely open. 

The lock should not turn 360. The slot the lock arm fits in must have extended through wear or was cut too far to begin with. The stop in the slot is what makes that kind of latch operate properly...when you turn clockwise on the knob past the stopped arm it tightens the arm to the correct tension. Maybe you can correct the issue with some JB Weld or something.

If this is confusing, maybe I can get a photo of it later.

The lock arm can be tightened. If I recall correctly, you hold the arm and turn the outer knob. They should snug tight when you lock them.

 

I didn't know the button tension was adjustable.  Not coming up against a stop and being new to RV travel has been a frustrating combination.

With the explanations offered, I see the obvious solution.  Good to know the issue isn't one of those disappointments we are expected to live with

Taildragger,

If you are in Alaska, how are you planning on getting into the lower 48 states?   Last I heard, Canada only allowed travel near the border to family or stores in Canada.  No driving through Canada to/from Alaska and the lower 48.

I am guessing you are military from your mention of "duty station" earlier, maybe they make exceptions for that?

I will have my RV here later today and will take a picture of sanicon hose in the Travel position and post it here.

Also, the "arm" on the latch mechanism should only turn 90 degrees.  The screw portion will turn alot more. Once open you can keep turning the screw knob to loosen it up.  My memory is, there isn't a slot the arm goes into but it grabs the inner edge of the surrounding sidewall as you turn it clockwise.  I will check that too later.

OK, here's the pictures:

Note the way the handle is positioned and in its bracket.

On the latch, yes there are slots.  As you can see, the arm is enclosed in a metal L shaped bracket and the knob turns a screw moving the arm in and out.  Spray the screw threads with dry lube to make turning easier.

Yes the knurled knob latches for the batteries and sanicon are tricky at first but after you understand it, it's a smooth operation thereafter.  It's all about "the feel" for the latch passing through the slot through the change in resistance while turning.

The spare tire cover latch works similarly in concept but takes a lot more concentration.  To lock it with the key, there are two positions 180 degrees from each other, but only one of them allows you to lock the compartment.  Once you have the cover on and properly latched, tighten it all the way until it won't tighten anymore.  Then back it off just enough to straighten the handle and try to lock it.  If it won't lock, unscrew an additional 180 degrees and it will then lock.

Taildragger,

If you are in Alaska, how are you planning on getting into the lower 48 states?   Last I heard, Canada only allowed travel near the border to family or stores in Canada.  No driving through Canada to/from Alaska and the lower 48.

Don:

I appreciate your help.  When things don't work, unless there is a manual or helpful advice, the inclination is to think there is no alternative.

Alaska is my home.  And, I would like to have the PC there.  Certainly, my ultimate goal.  The state being a veritable utopia for those with interest in outside activities, having something other than a tent to camp along streams filled with fish and placer gold appeals to my old bones. 

I purchased the PC  more than a year ago only to have travel shutdown because of the flu.  I took delivery in Oregon, where the restrictions were imposed early.  Because that state had everything closed when I got there, I ended up parking the rig and returned this spring to drive around the Lower 48

The Canadian Government is continuing the travel restrictions.  And, have extended the marine travel on cruise ships to Alaska until February of 2022.  Highway travel restrictions remain and are renewed on a monthly basis.  I think those restrictions are contrary to any US / Canada agreement made when the Highway was built or money spent to upgrade it.  Western Canada residents I know, who are in the service industries, express little support for ALCAN  closures

I purchased extra clips. I also drew arrows with the sharpie so I wouldn’t forget the routing.

VERY nice!!   

Thank you for the detailed instructions and pictures. We have also noticed the knobs seem like they’ll spring open. Glad people commented on that too.