Water hose too short?...again....?

There is a warning about "Streatchable" hoses in the world of RV's (like the Pocket hose)

They Retract when pressure is lost. and can pull the inlet off an RV.
Easy fix it is true but easier not to fix.

For taste.. IF you use a filter (And I suggest you do) put it as close to the RV as you can get it. Not at the park end of the hose but at the RV end. You may need a short (like 3')hose for the final link. Or the ultra short that comes with the filter in some casews and a 90 degree elbow connector.

I'll keep my Zero G hoses. We have over 200' of hose for when we camp without water hookups and have to use a spigot that might be quite a ways away to fill our fresh water tank. They don't retract but they are so much easier than a standard hose and a lot lighter. We also have a 25' Zero G hose that we use when we have water hookups. his is our 4th year with them. no issues so far.

When needed I have 250' of collapsing hose that rolls up flat. Generally the 25' is fine.

don't those magic hoses have to be filled/pressurized to be extended. so don't you need to pull/stretch them out to reach the spigot or whatever before you can put water in them?
seem impractical to me since there are flat and oval hoses that take less room that a standard one.
bumpy

garyhaupt wrote:
Why didn't EYE think of this...ever have to s-t-r-e-t-c-h that water hose and are just a wee bit messed up? The new collapsible water hoses will take that scenario away. I am on an Off-Road camping FB page and someone asked the question this morning....Amazon to the rescue!


Gary Haupt

which is why we carry an extra 25' of white water hose.

Lwiddis wrote:
Why is there such a fear of onboard fresh water tanks?

Same folks that refuse to use their toilet.


Gary

RobWNY wrote:
How do those hoses hold up with constant water pressure in them? Do they fully retract after being expanded for a length of time or start leaking?

We have had a yard one in use for a year now and no issues at all. Collapses as soon as the water is turned off. No leaks.


Gary

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N1FB8WV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Here is the one i got. Notice drinking water safe. As far as longevity, so far so good but only got it this year. No leaks. Lots have started using them now. Everyone that sees mine at the campgrounds wants one also.

How do those hoses hold up with constant water pressure in them? Do they fully retract after being expanded for a length of time or start leaking?

I always carry a 50' and 25'. I haven't had to use both ... yet !