which size drinking water hose?

I replaced the plumbing in my 75 Prowler... Frozen and busted...
Lowered the cost of purchase.
I put in 1/2" water lines and a quality pressure reducer at the hydrant.

What difference does it make? Not a lot, my inside hydrants all neck down to 3/8".

I did have the peace of mind that the previous plumbing was gone, and My plumbing did not leak.
Last Fall, I made dang sure I did everything when I winterized my trailer.
I blew out the lines, then filled them with the Pink stuff.
It will take a couple minutes to drain all the lines and run clean water thru them before I take it out this Spring.

I'm fixing to have a total knee replacement in March, so my camping will come a little later, after I've done a bunch of rehab.

My current favorite water hose is by "Flexzilla". This 5/8" hose stays really flexible even in sub-freezing temperatures. I carry a 3' length, a 10' length, and two 25' lengths that cover every situation I've run into so far.

Flexzilla Garden Hose, 5/8 in. x 25 ft., Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Drinking Water Safe

For drinking no difference for showers like no difference and for filling the on board tank 5/8ths or 3/4ths

Some years ago due to an issue with the city water where I'm parked I started filling the on board and using it (There were multiple issues including 120 PSI at the faucet) Most of those issues are now resolved (I have a good regulator) but I still fill and pump.. Since wife died I can go 3-4 weeks w/o filling. I stay in two parksm Summer it's 2/weeks 2/weeks.. Winter 2/1/2/1. So I fill up just before I leave Wed. and I'm good till I get back. no need to break out a hose at the other park.

And though the hose is hooked up today.. It's full of air so freezing is not an issue if it gets cold.

Ed_Gee wrote:

jayflight116 wrote:
Got my new trailer now accessorizing. 1/2" or 5/8" water hose? which would you recommend? will it make much difference one from the other? thanks in advance.

If you want the best.....easiest to handle and rolls up super easy, Get this -
Zero G water hose

I bought one of these last year and love it! Much easier to handle and store than the white rv hoses.

enblethen wrote:
5/8 inch drinking water rated. Get a good quality one with cast style fittings.
Camco Water hose

This is a good, strong hose - but is so stiff, it's almost impossible to work with if the temp is below 80 F... and even then it's not easy.

Rob

I use a white 1/2 inch hose.

I don't worry much about what brand of hose or whether it's " drinking water safe ".
Never drank RV water.

I keep 2 of the same looking hoses. Just to freak people out when they see the "same hose" hooked to the water spigot one minute and draining a tank the next!

Really depends if you want to brag to your camping neighbor about the size of your hose, or if you just want water to the camper...lol

Doesn't matter unless you have 3 bathrooms and everyone showers at once.