Freshwater hose storage ideas

[Chevyman2006]

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.

[Dave_H_M]

I am with Old-Biscuit here.

Mine are in 25 foot lengths. When not in use they are coiled up with the tow ends screwed together and tossed on the pile in the basement.

[tmmiller]

Check out this idea for storing your fresh water hose. Can easily hold 100'....maybe 150'!
http://pin.it/t-rvLpn

[big_bird_2]

I see you have a FW, we do to and store such items as hoses in the basement under the bedroom. Each item is kept in plastic storage boxes like the sewer hose, electric cable and fresh water hoses. I use different colored boxes and mark them with a marker pen. I can keep things separated for sanitation and easy access. I also package my sewer hose in a plastic bag that contained a bed cover we purchased that has a zipper closure.

[R12RTee]

rhagfo wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
For me also 25' is usually enough. I have two 25' hoses. The one seldomly used hangs from a large hook in the basement. The one that gets used all the time gets put in the truck bed behind the hitch along with the 50 amp cord and big 6x6x12" landing gear blocks.

Sorry, small Hijack here for a moment.

Cummins12V98 just got to ask.
1. why not carry the power cord and water hose on the basement of the 5er? My goal is to have a tote of perishable food, as the only item to load when we want to head out.

2. Why why 12" tall landing gear blocks? Doesn't your LG have drop down extensions? It seems to me that a 12" tall with a 6"X 6" base would be unstable.

I believe the 12" section lies on the ground. The 6x6 gives a 5.5" lift to the camper.

[DianneOK]

I sewed a heavy duty bag for ours....in camo colors!!! Works great....with limited storage in the tc we know exactly how much space it takes up.

[Dave_Pete]

Didn't read through all seven pages so maybe this idea was covered.

I installed pegboard with hooks in my under-bed outside storage compartment on the front wall of the compartment, where I hang crank handles, hoses, electric cords, etc.

By doing this I can hang several hoses to use a short length much of the time, and additional sections as needed for when a greater distance is necessary. Makes both coiling and storage easier. I screw the hose female and male connectors to each other after coiling, eliminating the need for zip ties, Velcro straps, etc. as well as keeping the inside of the hoses clean and sanitary. I keep other fresh water pieces and inline filter in a dedicated canvas tool bag. Incidentally, another bag for electric hook-up, another for camp set-up, another for etc.

Pegboard installation is described elsewhere on this forum, specifically under travel trailer modifications.

[noe-place]

I have two 25' hoses rolled up and stored in a compartment with no trouble. I do keep the sewer hose rolled up and stored in a waterproof bag though.:B

[elkhornsun]

I carry a 25' thin rollup hose, a 25' web type that collapses into even less space, and a 10' normal water hose. Most of the time the 10' is all that is needed to fill the water tank or to hookup at a campsite. The extra 50' is for times when I truly need that length of hose which is about 5% of the time. The three hoses take less space than a regular 50' hose and 80% of the time the 10' one is all that I need.

[gdwsr]

Found this site for wreath bags in 25", 30", and 36"

http://www.holdnstorage.com/holiday_red_25_round_christmas_wreath_storage_bag-hs_644751077.htm

[oktf1black]

I use milk crates to store my fresh water hoses, as well as my black water slinkys, and my electrical adapters and extension cords.
The crates are well ventilated and do not take up a lot of space under my toy hauler.
If you can't find milk crates, you can get file older storage crates. (Basically the same thing as milk crate)

[soling2003]

That does actually look pretty good. You could even route the hose and leave it always hooked up to the inlet. mmmmmm

[stormrider54]

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.

LOOKS EASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MSGMadhatter]

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]

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