best fresh water hose

[cavrob]

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).

[paddywanpeep]

If that park water supply spigot is community property and not an on-site tap then sure there is ... it's inconsiderate. I've done this rarely and only if the tap was right in front of our site and only because I connected to it with a quick disconnect fitting so if someone else came along wanting water I could instantly disconnect to allow them to do so.

I like the way that you mention it being inconsiderate to hook up to a community spigot and then explain to us that you have done it but for some reason its okay because you have a quick disconnect LOL. If its a community tap it doesnt matter if its close to your site or not - dont hook up to it like its yours, pretty simple.

[SoundGuy]

Lwiddis wrote:
Reconsider staying attached to water in favor of filling with water and using your water pump. Less chance of a burst RV water pipe and flooding.

Second Chance wrote:
There is absolutely nothing wrong with staying connected to the park water supply all the time...

If that park water supply spigot is community property and not an on-site tap then sure there is ... it's inconsiderate. :R I've done this rarely and only if the tap was right in front of our site and only because I connected to it with a quick disconnect fitting so if someone else came along wanting water I could instantly disconnect to allow them to do so.

Since more times than not we're camping on sites without individual water taps I always have a system on hand anyway to collect fresh water as we may need it so that being the case I find it just as easy those times we do have on-site water to still not bother connecting to it but instead just fill the trailer's fresh water holding tank from that supply and use the trailer pump just as we always do.

No one way is the only right way. 😉

[Second_Chance]

Lwiddis wrote:
Reconsider staying attached to water in favor of filling with water and using your water pump. Less chance of a burst RV water pipe and flooding.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with staying connected to the park water supply all the time... as long as you have a good quality, adjustable pressure regulator (diaphragm operated - not the straight-through kind - they are just flow restrictors). Our RV waster systems are designed and tested to handle the pressures above and beyond what most parks can muster up. We just find the most affordable potable water hoses on Amazon intended for RV use that have the best overall reviews (and I always read all the negative reviews... they are often complaining about packaging, shipping or something else not related t the product).

Rob

[pianotuna]

Hi,

I use this type of hose:

[rhagfo]

neschultz wrote:
Zero-G ......Been using one for years. We have a 25’ that is sufficient almost all of the time, but have an extra 50’ one for other times.

We have been checking these out good for drinking water and other water use. Likely
To get two, one for drinking water, and one for general use.

[LVJJJ]

I use the new Apex Zero G hose, rolls up into a small box (actually just folds up), no kinks, ends are very high tech and high quality.

Got real tired of rolling up a cold, stiff hose dripping water all over my shoes. Zero G takes care of that.

[exintrunk]

stickdog wrote:
I've always found that a jigger of CC and a twist of lemon makes any water from any color hose taste better.

beer has the same effect.....and you don't need a hose at all.

[SDcampowneroper]

Keep in mind that dark colored hoses heat up a lot in sunshine which lessens the strength of the hose. If the water pressure is not regulated at the faucet to standard 40-45psi, the sun heated hose might not take it and blow out. Always best to ask the camp about their pressure, drinking quality.

We carry an assortment to suit every situation.

[cavrob]

Thanks, everyone, for your comments. I will definitely not get a garden hose!

[neschultz]

Zero-G ......Been using one for years. We have a 25’ that is sufficient almost all of the time, but have an extra 50’ one for other times.

[Lwiddis]

Oh, stickdog, DONT mix CC with water for heaven’s sake!

[2oldman]

Talk about easy to roll up! This stuff is like string. You're not going to want a regular hose again.

[rbpru]

Most campground have a water spigot fairly close. If it is not, it usually is not yours or is for public use. There are a few exceptions but not many.

In direct answer to your question,
* You want an RV drinking hose, not a common garden hose.
* A fresh water hose is usually blue or has a blue stripe in it and is made from non-toxic, low odor material.
* Fresh water hoses are use only for providing fresh water, not flushing your dump tank slinky or washing your RV.
* Two 25 footers is all I ever needed. Two A 25 ft. and a 50 ft. are far more handy than a 100 ft. hose.


Yes I certainly drank my share of water from a old garden hose growing up but if you recall, you let it run until the water was cooler.

When camping your hose can lay in the sun for hours. If the funky tasting garden hose water get into you RV system and can be quite annoying.

If you are new to camping, take suggestions about what you cannot live without with a caution. I still have a couple of products that "no camper should be without" still sealed in there original containers four years later.

Safe travels

[BB_TX]

I carry 3 shorter white fresh water hoses and use one, two, or all three depending on how far I need to go.

[stickdog]

I've always found that a jigger of CC and a twist of lemon makes any water from any color hose taste better.