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RV Tech Tip: A Hose of Plenty

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March 14, 2018
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    March 14, 2018

    rv tech tip for water hookups

    RV Tech Tip for water hookups: a hose of plenty.  

    When hooking up at the campground-water faucet, a 25-foot hose is often a bit excessive. Whether it’s sunny or not, the coiled-up 25-footer generally acts as a heat sink, making the water too warm before it enters the trailer.

    To solve this, I cut a 25-foot hose into three pieces (two 10 feet and one 5 feet in length). I purchased two sets of 3⁄8-inch repair connectors to make three complete hoses. Now, I have five hose lengths to choose from: 5 feet, 10 feet, 15 feet (one 5-footer and one 10-footer), 20 feet (two 10-footers) and 25 feet (using all three). I find that most of the time the 5- or 10-footers will do. It keeps things clean, and I don’t have to drain all the excess water from a longer hose length.

    This RV Tech Tip for water hookups will come in handy for those hot days when you want your H20 as cool as possible!

    Check out Camping World’s selection of water hoses and more RV products.

    James H. Jipping, Holland, Michigan

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    48 comments

    1. Anonymous

      Ever think of a few water bottles in the fridg? Cheaper and handy.

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      June 13, 2018
    2. Anonymous

      The water hookup idea is great! I would add that you could use quick-connect fittings and make it even easier. I have the quick connects on my water filter. They do not leak even after 10 years of use.

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      June 2, 2018
    3. Anonymous

      You can buy 10 foot RV hoses at Walmart. . . .

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      May 24, 2018
    4. Anonymous

      The make bags for keeping groceries cold (or hot). I suggest putting the excess hose in one of these vs having to bother cutting the hose.

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      May 22, 2018
    5. Anonymous

      That’s. Fine you can buy bottled water cheaper than purchasing multiple hoses and multiple connectors….Just dont drink the water coming in from the hose….just sayin

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      May 16, 2018
    6. Anonymous

      Good tip!!

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      May 15, 2018
    7. Anonymous

      Great idea! Will use next week.

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      May 15, 2018
    8. Anonymous

      Great idea. I like it. Thanks

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      May 15, 2018
    9. Anonymous

      Great tip.

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      May 15, 2018
    10. Anonymous

      My little diddy was to put a brass quick between my camper and water hose so I do not have to screw the hose onto the camer or unscrew it at shut down.

      I also put quick connectors on my cable line for the same easy conectablity.

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      May 15, 2018
    11. Anonymous

      Very good idea

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      May 15, 2018
    12. Anonymous

      I carry a hose from Walmart. It’s one of those collapsible that expands up to 50 ft and comes with it’s
      own reel and hangs on the wall. When I’m hooked up at the park I just coil it up beside the coach. So far
      I love it.

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      May 15, 2018
    13. Anonymous

      Good hack !! We are new to the life and look forward to trying these helpful hints! Thanks

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      May 15, 2018
    14. Anonymous

      Smart

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      May 15, 2018
    15. Anonymous

      I’ve used hose repair kits for years and never had one leak. Buy a good one with brass fittings and you’ll never have to worry about it

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      May 15, 2018
    16. Anonymous

      Where did you purchase the garden hose box? And how long of a hose will it accommodate?

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      May 15, 2018
    17. Anonymous

      Replace the washers once in a while.

      That is where 90% of the leaks come from.

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      May 15, 2018
    18. Anonymous

      Use only compression repair fittings , properly size the will last as long as original.

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      May 15, 2018
    19. Anonymous

      Using quick connects would be even better than the regular repair connectors.

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      May 15, 2018
    20. Anonymous

      I connect with my 25′ hose and coil the rest in the shade below my RV. Problem solved, and I’m not storing and sorting through multiple hoses.

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      May 15, 2018
    21. Anonymous

      The people at our neighboring campsite had the repair kit on their hose completely fall off the hose during the night and ended up flooding their site. I don’t trust them, and have had few that didn’t leak.

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      May 15, 2018
    22. Anonymous

      I agree. Repair parts quickly leak.

      -1
      April 7, 2017
    23. Anonymous

      I agree. They leak.

      -1
      April 7, 2017
    24. Anonymous

      Be sure to use a pressure regulator AT the campground faucet. Not shown in picture.

      1
      April 6, 2017
    25. Anonymous

      Great thanks!

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      April 4, 2017
    26. Anonymous

      how do you keep those hoses from leaking?

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      April 4, 2017
    27. Anonymous

      Thanks. This is a good idea.

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      April 4, 2017
    28. Anonymous

      I’ve been doing this for years.
      Except I bought the sections from Camping World. The repair fittings can leak at times and a leaking water line is not acceptable at any campground. Dollar for dollar it may have been a little more expensive but they are long term investments. If you drain them, coil them up and screw the ends together for storage they will last for years.

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      April 4, 2017
    29. Anonymous

      Great idea. I have longer lenghts that i never have used .

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      April 4, 2017
    30. Anonymous

      You can also keep a container of water in the refrigerator and have 40 degree water all the time regardless of the ambient temperature. No trip hazards, no repairs that are destined to leak!

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      April 4, 2017
    31. Anonymous

      You would do good to show a water pressure regulator at the tap end of the hose. There is protects not only the RV, but the hose as well.

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      April 4, 2017
    32. Anonymous

      Add correct size foam insulation and you will keep the water at a lower (summer) or wramer (winter) temp. Just saying.

      -1
      April 4, 2017
    33. Anonymous

      Some people need to get a life so they don’t have time to cut up something that already works….seriously, I find it hard to find repair connectors that won’t leak under pressure!

      -1
      April 4, 2017
    34. Anonymous

      They sell 10 foot hoses. So I bought several and put in quick connects. Now I just plug in till I get the length I need.

      -1
      April 4, 2017
    35. Anonymous

      The picture doesn’t show it but you need to put your pressure regulator at the source (hose bib). This protects your hose and your RV from high water pressure. Happy RV’ing!

      JM, Albuquerque, NM

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      April 4, 2017
    36. Anonymous

      Good idea!

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      April 4, 2017
    37. Anonymous

      Great solution for a little problem!

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      April 4, 2017
    38. Anonymous

      How about using quick disconnects to make it even easier to connect hoses

      1
      April 4, 2017
    39. Anonymous

      I put the extra hose under the camper in the shade, so I don’t have any tripping or the hose getting too hot

      1
      April 4, 2017
    40. Anonymous

      Good idea.

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      April 4, 2017
    41. Anonymous

      I haul with me some lengths of flexible foam pipe insulation and put them on the hose to keep the heat/cold away. Then I coil up the excess hose and place it under my rig or in the dock station to keep it out of the sun/cold. It literally takes only seconds to put the foam on/off the hose and it comes in 4′ or 6′ lengths so it’s easy to manage, and, it is easily cut with scissors. I also use this foam to cover the hand held shower head hose in my shower so the hose does not mar my shower as we are driving down the road. Hope this has been helpful for all my traveling friends!!

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      April 4, 2017
    42. Anonymous

      I agree with the comment about the repair parts leaking. I have tried several different types and they all leaked in a short time.

      -1
      April 4, 2017
    43. Anonymous

      Seems you didn’t give any attention to the propensity for after market hose repair parts to leak after a short time of use!

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      April 4, 2017
    44. Anonymous

      thanks good tip

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      April 4, 2017
    45. Anonymous

      I just bought a garden hose box that rolls up the hose and only pull out the amount of hose I need. John Dahlman, round rock, tx

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      April 4, 2017
    46. Anonymous

      Tks Great idea

      -1
      April 4, 2017
    47. Anonymous

      Pic looks like a tripping hazard. Make sure to have enough for hose to lay on ground between faucet and RV>

      -2
      April 4, 2017
    48. Anonymous

      Great idea thanks

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      April 4, 2017

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