Hello,My cheap vinyl hose that I used to rinse things off and flush my black tank blew a hole and fittings to fix it probably would cost as much as I paid for it. I need a replacement and would like something light weight and kink free that doesn't take up to much space.I looked at the pocket hose and most of the comments on here that were negative regarded the plastic fittings on the hose as the problem. The new hoses have brass fittings now so I was wondering if anyone has used them with the brass fittings and how they worked out for you.If there is another type of hose that works well I'd like to hear about those as well.Thanks!Dave

This is a simple way to use flush tanks, no extra hose to mess with!

Many of the "pocket hoses", especially early ones just did not last. But now I have found the "perfect hose" for our MH. Sorry, don't know the brand. I only know that it seems like a heavy cloth or vinyl that is very flexable and can be easily coiled up, warm or cold. I'll never go back to the typical RV hose. Only downside is that it is not drinking safe but we use jugs, etc. for that anyway.

Years ago I bought a grey coloured 1/2" 25' long grey water hose at Camping World and it still serves the purpose just fine for off loading grey water and as a flushing hose.I like it because it's easy to identify by it's colour and although no longer sold I notice CW now sells this one that would likewise serve the purpose just fine.

We have had both the early plastic connector hoses and now the metal connector hoses.My problem with the early hoses is that they came loose at the connectors. Not the connectors themselves but the hose coming off it.The new metal silver colored 5/8 hose works very good. I bought the 50 foot version for use on washing the windshield and other general purpose chores. It works great. Have had it for a couple years.Lowes Zero-G

I have a slinky-like self-coiling hose from Christmas Tree Shops that seems to work reasonably well. I can't speak to its long-term lasting power yet, but at something like $10 including a nozzle it's not exactly a high-ticket item to replace.The claimed length is rather optimistic; I think it would only stretch that long if one were to uncoil it completely. It is long enough and works well for general odd jobs with the RV, at least so far for my needs.

Best hose to carry for general purpose & flushing tanks

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 22, 2018
Friend of mine suggested one of these new Stainless Steel Jacketed hoses. You can step on 'em. Run over 'em and more.. I wound up buying one. Have not used it yet.

Would not recommend for use washing the roof as I dont want to "Drag" the hose across the body of the motor home. but I have a cheap hose for that.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 22, 2018
Cummins12V98 wrote:
This is a simple way to use flush tanks, no extra hose to mess with!

Yes I do agree it is a simple way to flush tanks.
but even with a vacuum breaker it is possible for bacteria from the black tank to find a way into your fresh water system.

To be safe ALWAYS disconnect from the Black tank ALWAYS after flushing

One simple way to do that is with a set of Quick Connects. You may use the same hose (not recommended) but you simply move the hose from one to the other to flush.

Dump the Y

I use a Y, and a short hose with a quick connect DISCONNECTED when not in use.
Halmfamily
Explorer
Jun 21, 2018
SoundGuy wrote:
enblethen wrote:
Lowes Zero-G

Seems great for flushing tanks, etc, but NG for gravity draining my grey water tank as there would be insufficient pressure to make it expand. :(

Zero G does not expand like the cheap ASOTV hoses do. These are great hoses, we now have 2 for the RV and one for the house.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Jun 21, 2018
enblethen wrote:
Lowes Zero-G

Seems great for flushing tanks, etc, but NG for gravity draining my grey water tank as there would be insufficient pressure to make it expand. :(
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jun 21, 2018
enblethen wrote:
We have had both the early plastic connector hoses and now the metal connector hoses.
My problem with the early hoses is that they came loose at the connectors. Not the connectors themselves but the hose coming off it.
The new metal silver colored 5/8 hose works very good. I bought the 50 foot version for use on washing the windshield and other general purpose chores. It works great. Have had it for a couple years.

Lowes Zero-G

X2 ..

I use this to rinse my black tank, and to do general rinsing of beach stuff, wheels, etc...

It coils up and does not take much space... It is lightweight and seems to be durable
DrewE
Explorer II
Jun 21, 2018
I have a slinky-like self-coiling hose from Christmas Tree Shops that seems to work reasonably well. I can't speak to its long-term lasting power yet, but at something like $10 including a nozzle it's not exactly a high-ticket item to replace.

The claimed length is rather optimistic; I think it would only stretch that long if one were to uncoil it completely. It is long enough and works well for general odd jobs with the RV, at least so far for my needs.
enblethen
Nomad
Jun 21, 2018
We have had both the early plastic connector hoses and now the metal connector hoses.
My problem with the early hoses is that they came loose at the connectors. Not the connectors themselves but the hose coming off it.
The new metal silver colored 5/8 hose works very good. I bought the 50 foot version for use on washing the windshield and other general purpose chores. It works great. Have had it for a couple years.

Lowes Zero-G
SoundGuy
Explorer
Jun 21, 2018
Years ago I bought a grey coloured 1/2" 25' long grey water hose at Camping World and it still serves the purpose just fine for off loading grey water and as a flushing hose.

I like it because it's easy to identify by it's colour and although no longer sold I notice CW now sells this one that would likewise serve the purpose just fine.
Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Jun 21, 2018
Many of the "pocket hoses", especially early ones just did not last. But now I have found the "perfect hose" for our MH. Sorry, don't know the brand. I only know that it seems like a heavy cloth or vinyl that is very flexable and can be easily coiled up, warm or cold. I'll never go back to the typical RV hose. Only downside is that it is not drinking safe but we use jugs, etc. for that anyway.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2018
This is a simple way to use flush tanks, no extra hose to mess with!

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