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floog45 · 08-17-2019, 05:21 PM

I'm sure everyone has been frustrated by hook-up configurations offered by Campgrounds. What would be an ideal setup? What should be a minimum distance between hook-up points? Should points be centered on the site, forward, or aft of center? What is the maximum the sewer connection should be above ground?

Phil Perrin · 08-17-2019, 05:46 PM

I'm still part timing, but I prefer the hookups to be towards the rear of my TT as that's where my hookups are.
I think that the fresh water should be at least 12" off the ground and that the sewer connections should be as flush to the ground as possible.
We stayed at 2 KOAs this summer on our way to and from the big family reunion in Maine that the sewer connections were 8-10" above the ground! My rig doesn't sit that high, so I was having to work the waste out when we were packing up in the morning.

Mr_D · 08-17-2019, 05:59 PM

Some areas require the sewer inlets to be above ground so rain and other water doesn't flow in but it does present a problem for low rigs.

Encmerk · 08-17-2019, 06:10 PM

My ideal would be power and cable near the back. All water and sewer amidships. This trailer and last one had power and cable in back. The only thing that changed for me was the water going from all they way at the back curb side compartment to just forward of the axles. Most campsites that have it all together work out pretty well. I do believe everyone would love lower sewer connections, but as stated above, code sometimes prevents that.

redhooker · 08-17-2019, 06:44 PM

Ideal for us is exactly how Fort Wilderness does it. Sewer in a recessed stainless basin, two spigots, and an emergency hose coiled at the ready.

twogypsies · 08-17-2019, 10:26 PM

OP: Are you building a RV park?

It's lots easier, financially, for the park to install them all in the same area. RVs have utilities in different spots so it would be hard to please everyone.

TXTiger · 08-18-2019, 07:20 AM

Because some RVs have their hookup in the back, some in the middle and some in the front, the campground should put their hookup in the middle. That way it is the same for rear, and front RVs and just right for middle ones. Most places I go to have the hookups in the rear and I often have to use an extension for the sewer and water and sometimes a 50 amp extension as well.

Wayne M · 08-18-2019, 08:01 AM

Water and sanitary connections on my MH are just in front of the rear wheels. My electrical compartment is one more forward of that one. So for me any where in the site that doesn't require extensions of any sort. I like the campgrounds that have two sewer drops. Makes for easier positioning considering my electrical and water lines are 50 feet.

It really comes down to your rigs configuration.

TXiceman · 08-18-2019, 08:24 AM

For most of the RVs, if the hook ups are about 1/3 of the distance from the rear, it will work fine. Most motorhomes ahve the hook ups in front of the rear wheels and most trailers have the hooks up either in front of or to the rear of the wheels.

Lately, been seeing lots of 5th wheels with the power connections on the back corner. The best place is to put the connections about at the 1/2 way length of the site and this will accommodate most of the RVs. But we carry an extra 25 foot of water hose, water hose and power cord....just in case.

Ken

Gary RVRoamer · 08-18-2019, 10:15 AM

The park doesn't always have full choice. There are often sanitary regulations requiring separation of sewer lines from fresh water, set-backs from the roads, etc. Plus with Rvs plumbing, electric and cable configured every which way, there can be no right answer for everybody. I've even seen a few trailers with the water & sewer connections on the curb side!

jaearhart · 08-18-2019, 10:40 AM

A CC layout, design and utility infrastructure is based on too many variables to list here. Location, terrains, climates, Codes ,Rules, Regulations are some of the decisive factors for investment.

RKins · 08-19-2019, 06:24 PM

If the sites are pull through and very long, you need to know where the flat level portion where the rig will park is. If you put all connections at the rear, that could be 50+ feet from where you actually need them. I would agree center is ok and should be workable to all but the weirdest configurations, and keep the sewer connection as low as possible.