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Fubeca's avatar
Fubeca
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015

Sealing smooth-bor water fill hose to tank?

My water fill hose fell apart after 10 years so I bought a new one (ouch! Camping world sure thinks it is made of gold). Similar to this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351405026317?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

It installed easily - but I can't get it to seal up on the tank side, I'm always getting a drip.

I've tried tightening the clamp, adding another clamp - but I don't want to over tighten and collapse the inlet tube. Anyone have any tips? Can I use a sealant like pipe dope?
  • 3oaks's avatar
    3oaks
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2015
    When I replaced my 9 year old fresh water fill hose, it appeared to have clear silicone sealant or similar sealant around the tank inlet stub end, along with a hose clamp. And that was the original from the TT manufacturer.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Nov 05, 2015
    If you're filling a tank why do you need it to seal? I think most folks like me just use a white water hose and hang it in the opening.

    Perhaps I'm not understanding what you're doing.

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