The growing hoses seem to be a GREAT idea! We used them in April during our first outing of the year. I even recommended them to other RVers. The problem is how they are made. They seem to have spiral cuts running the length of the silicone hose inside the fabric covering, the allows the hose to grow and shrink. These spiral cuts are not depth controlled, and leaks start. I have had 4 of these hoses, and though they were great, until they started leaking. Unless someone can find one that actually works and does not spring leaks, they would be the answer to hoses, both RVing and around the house. They advertise the DAP hose at about $50, but I will not be the one to spend that much for a hose that has such a BAD rep.