Freshwater Hookup Port Question

[the_e-man]

Hi All,

After getting a new camper last spring, I had to think of a different way to hook up my freshwater hose. The new camper had a universal docking station. That meant I had to run a hose up through a port in the RV floor to hook it up inside a storage compartment. I couldn't seem to get the hose tight enough and had a drip. I think I have solved that. I used one of the flexible hose couplings that come with a water filter and put that in between the hookup and the hose. I also added a few other things like a quick connect and a better water hose. I did a writeup of all the parts I use to hookup my freshwater hose at drinking water hose connections

Wondering what people do to plug the port in the floor. I would prefer not to have mice, ants or other pests come into the camper through that hole. So far, I have just been stuffing a rag in around the hose. Anyone have a better solution?

Thanks

[Edd505]

bob213 wrote:
Replace existing port with a deck plate thru floor that you can cover when not in use. Small one just for hose.
deck plate

+1 simple and cheap

[the_e-man]

Thanks again to everyone for the great ideas.

After some experimenting, the suggestion that worked best for my situation was the sponge. I used a thick sponge like you would use for tiling, cut it out to the size of the port, and then cut a slit to accommodate the hose.

Helpful conversations like that is why I like these forums.

Regards.

[cpaulsen]

I usea piece of a large pool noodle.....amd make the hole in the noodle big enought for my 2 hoses and cable to go thru and.

[schlep1967]

Switch out your hatch for one of These.

[momentum_rv]

2chiefsRus wrote:
we use a heavy duty sponge for tile grouting. Cut it to shape of the hole with a slit cut into the inside hole for the hose.

x2 works great!

[2chiefsRus]

we use a heavy duty sponge for tile grouting. Cut it to shape of the hole with a slit cut into the inside hole for the hose.

[DutchmenSport]

Or, just fill your fresh water tank, disconnect the hose, close up the hole, and pump the water from your tank, no pressure regulators needed, no critters, bugs, or problems, and it also makes you keenly aware of how much water you are using.

[the_e-man]

Thanks for the answers so far.

Bob213 said "Replace existing port with a deck plate thru floor that you can cover when not in use." I appreciate the idea.

Just to clarify, the port has a flip up plate that covers the hole when not in use. When I put anything through the port - like a hose or cable tv cord - the plate is in the open position and there is a significant gap around the hose & cable. It seems like a bad idea to have an open hole in the floor leading into the storage compartment.

Thanks Yosemite Sam1 for the steel wool idea. Sounds promising.

Any additional recommendations?

[bob213]

Replace existing port with a deck plate thru floor that you can cover when not in use. Small one just for hose.
deck plate

[schlep1967]

K Charles wrote:
I put a 90 degree elbow on before the hose. The hose fills the hole quite nicely.

+1 Brass 90 degree elbow. Also make sure you replace the rubber washer every now and then.

[K_Charles]

I put a 90 degree elbow on before the hose. The hose fills the hole quite nicely.

[Yosemite_Sam1]

Steel wool will be a better plug than rag that a mice can still gnaw through -- assuming your flooring is not wood, thin plastic, etc .