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cavrob
Explorer
Apr 03, 2018

best fresh water hose

We are buying everything we need for our new TT and are looking at hoses to bring fresh water into the trailer. We want at least 100' since we will be camping at parks where we will often be attaching the hose to taps further away from our site. Are the white ones really the best? Will they leave a nasty taste in the water that comes through? What about a good rubber garden hose? We want a hose that is going to be safe and flexible (not one we are going to have to fight with to role up).
  • 2012Coleman's avatar
    2012Coleman
    Explorer II
    Apr 06, 2018
    The OP simply stated that the spigot was far away and needed a long hose to hook up. Sounds like a lot of assumptions are being made to me. I could give a rats behind as to how you use a community spigot to fill up your containers. :R :R

    Now, if you had thought to ask the OP if he was hooking up to a community water source instead of assuming it and then preaching to him for your pulpit, then different story. ;)
  • myredracer's avatar
    myredracer
    Explorer II
    Apr 06, 2018
    As far as I'm concerned those quick disconnects aren't suitable for RV-ing. You should never let the potable hose ends touch the ground and should attach the ends together for storage to keep contaminants out. Can't do that with quick connects unless you remove the fitting every time but that no longer makes it "quick". I bought one a few years ago and then realized I can't connect the ends together.
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    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2018
    GrandpaKip wrote:
    Wow, some of y’all need to calm down and really read SG’s posts. Not once did he state that he was permanently hooked up. In fact, he said he was filling his 30 gallon water tank or his aquatainers.
    Of course, it doesn’t help when just about every reply to criticism is snarky.

    I just bought one of those pocket type hoses from Lowe’s that is drinking water safe. Haven’t used it yet and I’ll write something about it later.


    If he was just filling his container(s) there really would be no need for him to use a quick disconnect, now would there?
    IMHO the only time you should be hooked up to a common spigot is when you are in the area and are filling up your FW tank or other container, and in those cases there is absolutely no need for a quick disconnect.
    bumpy
  • GrandpaKip's avatar
    GrandpaKip
    Explorer II
    Apr 06, 2018
    Wow, some of y’all need to calm down and really read SG’s posts. Not once did he state that he was permanently hooked up. In fact, he said he was filling his 30 gallon water tank or his aquatainers.
    Of course, it doesn’t help when just about every reply to criticism is snarky.

    I just bought one of those pocket type hoses from Lowe’s that is drinking water safe. Haven’t used it yet and I’ll write something about it later.
  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer II
    Apr 06, 2018
    Bumpyroad wrote:
    SoundGuy wrote:

    Since this OP is obviously a newbie I merely pointed out that although they have every right to access water from a community spigot just as anyone else does they don't have the right to permanently connect to that water supply. Using a quick disconnect or a Y ensures that others will have ready access to this same supply. It's not rocket science. :R


    you are learning, and that is good. a quick disconnect which is what you originally stated is meaningless if somebody else wants to hook up a hose. a Wye as I suggested would avoid some issues. but leaving something screwed onto the spigot be it a hose or quick disconnect preventing somebody else from easily hooking up is discourteous.
    but obviously you will never admit what everybody else in this thread states, you are in the wrong.
    bumpy


    X2 NEVER HAPPEN
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2018
    I would never leave a hose connected to a community spigot. I have a Water Thief and use that to fill my fresh water tank. Unhook when I'm done filling. If I needed water at a spigot and some dumbazz had a permanent hose hooked up I'd remove it and leave it on the ground after I got done using the spigot.
    Spigots are there for everyone to share.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2018
    SoundGuy wrote:

    Since this OP is obviously a newbie I merely pointed out that although they have every right to access water from a community spigot just as anyone else does they don't have the right to permanently connect to that water supply. Using a quick disconnect or a Y ensures that others will have ready access to this same supply. It's not rocket science. :R


    you are learning, and that is good. a quick disconnect which is what you originally stated is meaningless if somebody else wants to hook up a hose. a Wye as I suggested would avoid some issues. but leaving something screwed onto the spigot be it a hose or quick disconnect preventing somebody else from easily hooking up is discourteous.
    but obviously you will never admit what everybody else in this thread states, you are in the wrong.
    bumpy
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Apr 06, 2018
    ScottG wrote:
    Me? I would disconnect your hose, toss it in the mud and leave it there.


    Bumpyroad wrote:
    I think toss it in the mud would be a good solution for a quick connect that I had to remove to hook up my hose.


    So let me get this straight ....

    I've connected to a community water spigot with my hose so I can fill Aquatainers sitting in the back of my truck OR run the hose back to my trailer sitting on a nearby campsite so I can fill it's fresh water holding tank. Recognizing this is a community spigot for use by all I've connected to with a quick disconnect fitting so should someone come along looking to fill a bucket or pot or whatever I can courteously disconnect to allow them to do so. You come along with a hose for the same purpose I'm using mine for and now you're offended because I got there before you? Seriously? What makes you so special that you'd disconnect my hose and "toss it in the mud"? :@ Tell you what - try it and let's see where that gets you. :R

    The OP said in their original post - "We are buying everything we need for our new TT and are looking at hoses to bring fresh water into the trailer. We want at least 100' since we will be camping at parks where we will often be attaching the hose to taps further away from our site."

    Since this OP is obviously a newbie I merely pointed out that although they have every right to access water from a community spigot just as anyone else does they don't have the right to permanently connect to that water supply. Using a quick disconnect or a Y ensures that others will have ready access to this same supply. It's not rocket science. :R
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    ktmrfs
    Explorer II
    Apr 06, 2018
    pianotuna wrote:
    Hi Bumpyroad,

    I had those and thought they were the cat's meow. Unfortunately each of mine developed pin hole leaks. Probably my own fault for not using a pressure regulator.

    Bumpyroad wrote:
    I did buy a semi-flat/oval standard plastic hose once that was easier to roll up and store however.
    bumpy


    I've used mine for about 4 years now, quite a bit of use. However, It's a very rare occasion when I stay hooked up to water, and just use mine to fill the onboard tank. As such, the hose seldom sees any real pressure, so if it has or developed a pinhole leak, I'd likely not know it.

    It's great for that. takes way less space then a regular hose.
  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    Apr 05, 2018
    It amazes me how people worry about "what ifs".

    Personally in 30,000 mile of towing across a couple of dozen states, I have never had water pressure that my little brass regulator or power issues that my 2000 joule surge protector/polarity checker has not handled.

    I have had terrible tasting or no water, I have had power failures but spigot wars? Let's get real.

    I am sure there are those who have had these issues, And yes I have had a few major annoyances, the most exciting being a road hazard that shredded my tire, bent the rim and broke one of the TT springs on the Interstate.

    But it is all part of the RV life.

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