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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soling2003
Explorer
Jan 26, 2013
That does actually look pretty good. You could even route the hose and leave it always hooked up to the inlet. mmmmmm
stormrider54
Explorer
Jan 15, 2013
www.geckotoes.com

Go to photo gallery on this site and it will show you instructions and materials needed to build a moble water hose storage unit good for 25' of hose. Looks like it won't take up much room, thinking of trying it myself.

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MSGMadhatter
Explorer
Dec 08, 2012
Storage of Water Hoses: My storage compartments are small. I got tired of wrestling hoses aroound. I bought an aluminum hitch shelf (2'x5');slides into your receiver. I keep my hose on a hose reel like you use at home. I can roll up 50' fast and easy.
Don't forget to plug both ends.
tsetsaf
Explorer III
Nov 21, 2012
Plumbed this legacy auto wind real into our fresh water intake. Placed it inside the enclosed bay and routed the hose through the service bay. Works great. Auto wind by Legacy
wintersun
Explorer II
Nov 18, 2012
I carry four hoses, a 25' flat vinyl hose, a 25' flat fabric hoes, a 10' flat hose, and a 5' hose. The flat hoses take up very little space and most of thee time the 10' is all I need. I use the 25' and sometimes both 25' hoses when filling up the tank at the house or at a friend's house along the way as we travel. The flat hoses are less convenient but take 1/2 the space of a standard 50' round hose, and most of the time I am using the 10' semi-flat hose.
mbrule
Explorer
Nov 16, 2012
rhagfo wrote:
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.

Why do you have a 50' water hose? Heck most of the I have never had an issue with getting hooked up with a 25' water hose,I didn't know that they made the potable water hoses in 50' lengths.

I too often need fifty feet and have used more.

I stay at the Fryeburg Fair in ME every years and need 50' and a "Y" adapter.
tenbear
Explorer
Nov 16, 2012
I have 3 hoses of different lengths. I use the shortest I can but have used all three at the same time, over 50'. Just coil them up, fasten the ends together (on the same hose) and toss then in a tub. No dirt gets in and no leakage, and shorter lengths are easier to coil.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Nov 15, 2012
This is what I do and it works out very well. I use a Rubbermaid Tote
It keeps everything togather and clean and when I get to the campground I take it to the water hookup spot and it is all there and ready to go. When it is time to leave I just drain the hose and put it back with the Regulater and all of the things that I used for the hookup.
Bob_Vaughn
Explorer
Nov 12, 2012
rk911 wrote:
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.

I had one of these and the problem I had with mine was water would collect inside the reel and when I went to put it inside my basement the water would run out onto the floor so I junked it.....
Doug_and_Cassi_
Explorer
Nov 12, 2012
I carry one of the flat hoses that roll up for an extension only when needed. They will burst in the sun and wear out quickly from the movement on the ground. Mine has a few pin holes but still works when needed. Waters the lawn at the same time too!