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02-05-2020, 10:36 AM
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I bought one like your first choice and haven't tried it yet. However, I've read several people say that they burst if left under constant (and quite varied campground water) pressure like a lot of us do when we RV. I may just end up using it around the house. The second one appears to be RV rated so maybe it would stand up to sustained pressure.
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02-05-2020, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Whitesburg
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i use a water regulator, i hope that eliminates the consent pressure problems.
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02-05-2020, 11:01 AM
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Location: Longs
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Water regulator may not help in the summer. If you leave the coach for any extended time, or if you haven't used the water the sun beating down on a dark colored hose will heat the water in the hose and increase the pressure. Sometimes the pressure gets high enough to burst the hose. I've had this happen with a few garden hoses even when the spigot is turned off but the hose is not drained.
I have not had any issues with the bulky white RV hose so I plan to stick with it. Yes it is a pain but it works.
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02-05-2020, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Salem
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I use a Zero G type flexible hose. Only used it during this season. I love it.
Pros.
Rolls up regardless of temp.
Stores in a small place.
Cons
It builds up a lot of PSI so when unhooking it takes forever to relive the pressure so you can completely unscrew it. I now use a 2 way hose splitter. That way I can open the unused side and the pressure relieves instantly.
It's black so left out in the sun the water is very warm. But my previous blue kink free (not always) hose was really warm as well. So not really a concern.
My blue kink never kinked but in colder 40* and below the hose was too stiff to roll up to fit where I hang it. I usually rolled it up as best I could and just threw it in the truck bed.
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02-05-2020, 12:13 PM
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Location: Nor Cal
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I bought a Zero-G from CW. Hooked it up to my outside hose bib at home and the nozzle blew off from the pressure. Maybe it was a fluke and the replacement has worked OK. But if that’s an indication of quality, I wouldn’t take the chance on my trailer FW hookup. I only use it for my black tank flush and use a Camco white hose for city hookup.
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02-05-2020, 12:13 PM
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x2 on the Zero Gee hose, really nice to take care of and drinking water safe.
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02-05-2020, 01:09 PM
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Location: Rock Island
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I have a 25’ blue drinking rv water safe hose for primary use and a 50’ expandable type hose as backup and for when I’m a few feet short for the 25’. It’s small enough to fit in a gallon zip lock after it has dried. I have found that the connections on the expandable screw on and have been loose. That could explain why some have the end blow off. I need to make sure they are tight each time I use it.
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02-05-2020, 01:19 PM
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Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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We like the blue 5/8" or 3/4" hoses labeled for potable water. They are cheap and easy to coil. We have tree in case we need a longer run. Aso, if you buy one of those hose baskets from Amazon you can rotate the basket to coil the hose.
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02-05-2020, 03:28 PM
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Location: Mount Joy, PA
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Zero G has been working for me. We use a pressure regulator and have had it hooked and charged for 4-5 days on multiple occasions.
I do not see where it takes very long to compress after disconnecting. I like it a lot. With smaller storage space it's compactness is valuable.
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02-05-2020, 03:54 PM
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Location: Minnesota
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I have a few of the cheap white RV hoses, and do not have any issues with them. But I coil them, connect the ends, then I use a couple pieces of 2 sided hook and loop material to keep them coiled. They stay nicely contained in the cargo hold.
Key element, make sure what ever you buy is drinking water safe. Most seam to be now days.
If I was to buy a new hose, I would strongly consider a Flexzilla hose. I have a few around the house and they work really nice.
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02-05-2020, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomson
We like the blue 5/8" or 3/4" hoses labeled for potable water. They are cheap and easy to coil. We have tree in case we need a longer run. Aso, if you buy one of those hose baskets from Amazon you can rotate the basket to coil the hose.
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Forgot to mention we get them in the RV department at Wal-Mart
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02-05-2020, 04:44 PM
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Location: Inland Empire, California
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I used the standard RV hose for a long time but hated the kinks and coiling. Now I use and love my stainless hose. No kinks and very easy to coil. I use a pressure regulator and filter and have not noticed any added taste or problem with my water.
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Retired electronic technician (45 years in the field)
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02-05-2020, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ggilbert
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We had one of those “magic” hoses for washing the 5th. Nice in that it didn’t take up much space. I found it not very durable, it didn’t last long. For fresh water I have a blue “RV” type hose and it’s stiff when cold but coiling it into the tote keeps it under control.
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02-05-2020, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimD
I used the standard RV hose for a long time but hated the kinks and coiling. Now I use and love my stainless hose. No kinks and very easy to coil. I use a pressure regulator and filter and have not noticed any added taste or problem with my water.
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Now this looks interesting. My question was if it was drinking water safe and it is. Thanks for the tip. 
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02-07-2020, 07:51 AM
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Location: Whitesburg
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that stainless steel hose looks like a good option.
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02-07-2020, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: new york
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerR
x2 on the Zero Gee hose, really nice to take care of and drinking water safe.
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02-12-2020, 01:54 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Coos bay
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Best water supply hose FLEXZILLA
Most RVing hoses sold are horrible to coil up , they get hot and they get cold and you can’t unroll them.
I had that problem in the summer and in winter. I went to the best possible option is the Neon Yellow/Green FLEX-ZILLA hose it comes in 25’, 50’ and longer. I have had mine for 2 years and love it ever since. NO KINKS, supple and lasts forever. Pricey but you ‘ll never look back.
It is Silicone base and approved for drinking water. Max pressure 150 psi
Good luck
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02-12-2020, 02:15 PM
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Location: S. Indiana
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I use self coiling water hoses. I have two 25' hoses. A little pricey, but, very easy to handle, very durable and drinking water safe.
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02-12-2020, 03:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ggilbert
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Zero G is the best hose !
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