Need some ideas on a NEAT way of storing my 50' fresh water hose. Would like something I could store it in, and remove the hose and storage "device" from compartment.Thanks in advance.

I got one of those plastic Christmas wreath cases from Walmart. You can get a couple of hoses in it.....my problem, it's wider than my compartments are. I was tempted to stow it under the bed (lots of room, but a PITA to get at). I've yet to use it.Prior to that, I had a Rubbermaid bin that fit in the compartment under the RV....it also allowed me a place to put some tools and fittings, as well as the water filter.

PapPappy wrote:I got one of those plastic Christmas wreath cases from Walmart. You can get a couple of hoses in it.....my problem, it's wider than my compartments are. I was tempted to stow it under the bed (lots of room, but a PITA to get at). I've yet to use it.Prior to that, I had a Rubbermaid bin that fit in the compartment under the RV....it also allowed me a place to put some tools and fittings, as well as the water filter.Yeah, that would take up too much room I'm afraid. I seem to remember something about a bucket, but can't find it.I was also thinking about one of those circular wrap things for electrical cords, but not sure they make one big and sturdy enough for 50' of water hose.

50' of hose is a lot of hose...especially when you try wrapping it up.Might be able to coil it up inside a 5 gallon bucket....but don't know if that will fit thru compartment door of your rig.Could cut it in half and install new ends (brass one...not those cheap plastic junk). Two 25' hoses are easier to coil up/stow. Plus usually only need one to hook up water.

We store ours in one of those clear storage containers with the top that meets in the middle and kind of overlaps. All fresh water stuff in one box, dump hoses and water hoses used for that in another, etc.

Chevyman2006 wrote:Need some ideas on a NEAT way of storing my 50' fresh water hose. Would like something I could store it in, and remove the hose and storage "device" from compartment.Thanks in advance.i use a plastic hose reel similar to the one in the picture. mine has a handle on top, stores 100' of 3/8 hose and sits upright in the storage compartment..maybe 6"-8" of floor space. unreel as much as i need and reel it back in when done. couldn't be simpler.

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Dave_n_Holly
Explorer
Dec 09, 2011
rockhillmanor wrote:
Need some ideas on a NEAT way of storing my 50' fresh water hose. Would like something I could store it in, and remove the hose and storage "device" from compartment.Thanks in advance.

I have bought every contraption and have thrown them all out. They either didn't work, where hard to handle or they took up too much storage bay space. I do sporting events where shore power is sometimes over a hundred feet away so I carry 'many' rolls of 100 ft hose and several 30 amp extension cords.

MEGA CUFF, the only way to go! Roll up electrical cords, hoses and clamp on the cuff, its' adjustable for tight fit and it has a handle to carry it. You now can lay all your cords and hoses 'flat' on top of each other in the bay.

Many hardware stores are now carrying Mega Cuffs in stock.

Gets my Vote! X2
bluck
Explorer
Dec 09, 2011
Chevyman2006 wrote:
JayWalker2009 wrote:
I hate to ask such a basic question that might seem stupid, but do you really camp at CG's that require 50' of freshwater hose to reach the connection?

Yes I do.

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JayWalker2009
Explorer
Dec 09, 2011
down home wrote:
There are a variety of very good ideas. I didn't read all the posts.
I am somewhat handicapped with back etc. Good hoses weight a ton, when you are bent over trying to get it out of a compartment or coil a stiff one up.
I like to use short ones that are light and easier coiled. A 25' seldom used, a couple of 15', and a couple of 10' and 4' and one 50' hardly ever used. Only enough hose(s) for the site.
Someone has got to be making a powered hose reel that will handle a 50'and fit a standard bay. Problem is it will take up space for other things. The way the things are now made might as well just buy a new one, at each campground, or look for the ones, on the picnic table I left across America. Just buy a bag one hose ends.

I would definitely buy a hose on a reel that is similar to the extension cord on a reel i have for camping. I wouldn't need a 50 ft one, but would love to have a 25 ft reel. I know they make them for the house that you wind up and back out, but they are just to large. Would love a more compact version to toss in the RV storage when packing up.
LarryJM
Explorer II
Dec 09, 2011
Old-Biscuit wrote:
50' of hose is a lot of hose...especially when you try wrapping it up.

Might be able to coil it up inside a 5 gallon bucket....but don't know if that will fit thru compartment door of your rig.

Could cut it in half and install new ends (brass one...not those cheap plastic junk). Two 25' hoses are easier to coil up/stow. Plus usually only need one to hook up water.

I agree and I even cut down one of our 25' ones into a 10 and 15' length so with the third 25' section I have the option of 10, 15, 25, 35, 40 or 50' lengths to meet whatever I need. I couldn't envision messing with a 50' hose for a 15' hook up and then getting all the water out of it for long term storage so it would dry.

Larry
down_home
Explorer II
Dec 08, 2011
There are a variety of very good ideas. I didn't read all the posts.
I am somewhat handicapped with back etc. Good hoses weight a ton, when you are bent over trying to get it out of a compartment or coil a stiff one up.
I like to use short ones that are light and easier coiled. A 25' seldom used, a couple of 15', and a couple of 10' and 4' and one 50' hardly ever used. Only enough hose(s) for the site.
Someone has got to be making a powered hose reel that will handle a 50'and fit a standard bay. Problem is it will take up space for other things. The way the things are now made might as well just buy a new one, at each campground, or look for the ones, on the picnic table I left across America. Just buy a bag one hose ends.
vcallaway
Explorer
Dec 08, 2011
JayWalker2009 wrote:
I hate to ask such a basic question that might seem stupid, but do you really camp at CG's that require 50' of freshwater hose to reach the connection?

When traveling we often are parked at someones home. We've needed 50' of hose to fill our tank. I carry 2x25' and 1 10' hose.

I use cable clamps like pictured here already.
wny_pat1
Explorer
Dec 08, 2011
A small round clothes basket works great and is very reasonably priced in the dollar section at the hardware store. I use one of them for my 50 amp cord also.
lovelifefullest
Explorer
Dec 08, 2011
I have 50 foot and I use one of those garden hose reels.. easy to put away and only lets out what you need...
Old_Blue
Explorer
Oct 14, 2011
I carry two 50', two 25', and a couple coiled hoses for the tank flush. I carry the larger hoses in a zippered bag, and the two short hoses just rolled up in the water area and the coiled hoses in a plastic tub. I know that it is a lot of hoses but needed them once so just leave them in the m/h.
Bill
Chevyman2006
Explorer
Oct 14, 2011
JayWalker2009 wrote:
I hate to ask such a basic question that might seem stupid, but do you really camp at CG's that require 50' of freshwater hose to reach the connection?

Yes I do.