powere winders for water hose and electric cord

Still doing it the old fashioned way, unkinking and swearing all the way. Thought that was normal.

Mine came standard on my MH and I would not be without them. The 50 amp power cord is a bear to deal with if you have to manual handle IMO.

Yep,
Our coach, an Itasca Horizon, 36GD with the C-7 330HP CAT, came with both a power reel for the water hose and, the 50A Shore Power Cord. I'm not sure I would have paid for the options, if I'd have ordered this coach, back in '03 when it was special ordered. But, after using them, it has sure made things considerably easier when wrapping up and getting ready to vacate a campsite/RV park spot. It's pretty nice to just push a button and, with a rag wrapped around either one while retracting it, to keep things clean as they get coiled up, it's really nice.

Not to mention, it's really easy to control that garden hose and make wrap up in neat and orderly fashion so that it pays out easily the next time you need it.
Scott

Mine came with a power water hose, which I love. It works great and has never been a problem.

My power is on a reel with a hand crank. Easier than stuffing it into a compartment, but still a bear to crank up, wish it was power.

I got nuttin on adding them aftermarket though. :(

Adding an aftermarket power cord reel is VERY expensive, but can be done if you have the space. You just need 12 volt power to make them work. Here is one of the most popular brands. Not all of them have to be on a reel. This company makes a grabber that pulls the cord and coils it into a box. Glendinning

On my previous coach, I add a mechanical hose reel, like the old gas station type. I mounted it in an unused bay and ran PVC to the water bay.

I only had enough room for 1 power reel so I chose to install the power cord. The 25 foot water hose is easy enough to handle but the 50 amp power cord wasn't much fun. For me the install was pretty easy as I already had 12 power in the wet bay. Power reels are well worth the cost and effort to install. Atleast for me they are.

I might even sacrifice a bay. I think I am ready to shell out some big bucks. I agree the 50 amp is heavy. As age takes its inevitable toll I look for easier ways to do basic tasks.

I have the hose reel and power cord reel from Glendinning. They are the best in the market

I installed this power cord reel in my electrical bay:

Power Cord Reel

and this manual hose reel in my wet bay:

Maunal Hose Reel

I was able to find the power reel from an individual who had purchased two from a closing RV shop and got it for 1/2 price. I also used a wireless D.C. motor controller so I can extend and retract the cord using a fob.

They make setup and breakdown at the CG much easier and well worth the expense IMO.

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

Mine came with an electric cord reel installed. I'm glad I have it because winding and storing that big thick 50 amp cord would be a real chore to do manually.

I was thinking about installing a hose reel, but still have not concluded as to whether or not I really need it. It would be a nice convenience though.