Best rv freshwater hoses & fittings according to redditors
We found 30 Reddit comments discussing the best rv freshwater hoses & fittings. We ranked the 15 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 30 Reddit comments discussing the best rv freshwater hoses & fittings. We ranked the 15 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
BoM:
Item | Cost
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utility tub | $26
faucet | $20
water filter | $40
GFI w/ housing | $23
drinking water safe hoses 2x | $14
wye valve | $6
expanded metal grate 2x | $40
caster wheels 4x | $23
15' 14 gauge extension cord | $16
various other fittings | $30
total (give or take) | $238
Items from HD and HF don't have tax included, so the total should be a little (~7%?) higher.
This was my wife's idea. I sketched it out and my father-in-law saw the sketch and decided to make it for me. He was a welder/fabricater before he retired. The frame is made from old bed frames.
I need to figure out a way to pay him back for making this. He's not a big beer drinker anymore.
Buy this water bed water changer or this python replacement connector. Buy this hose. Buy this brass adapter.
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Congratulations. You have a 50 foot python for less than $25. You can build a part out of PVC that hangs on the side of your tank for less than $5 and it'll let you control the flow of the water into or out of your tank. Not having to stand at your tank during water changes is nice.
I like using a hose specifically designed for drinking water. I have one on my RV and the water never tastes like "hose" even when the water sits in the hose for days.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-22783-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B004ME11FS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495550996&sr=8-2&keywords=camco+water+hose
No way running the furnace will keep your tanks from freezing in those extreme conditions. You’ll need 3 things.
Tank heaters.
A heated water supply hose.
RV antifreeze.
Facon 12" x 18" Holding Tank Heater Pad for RV Camper Trailer with Automatic Thermostat Control (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT9EUG9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BpkwCbPVC0C2K
Camco 25 25ft TASTEPure Heated Drinking Water Hose with Energy Saving Thermostat-Lead and BPA Free (22911) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABONB0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NrkwCb85DA2HR
The heaters and a little anti freeze in the tanks as you flush and wash will keep them from freezing.
Unless something that is not biodegradable was added to the tank (toy as you stated) everything will eventually breakdown. The question is do you have solid buildup in the tank? One way that can happen is the lack of water use, the black tank needs plenty of water all the time. Is it possible while dry camping your family conserved water while flushing?
If you are at a park, I would recommend you fill the tank fairly full with water. Let that sit 24 hours to hydrate any solids, then dump. It helps if you have a clear sewer attachment so you can see what runs out, and back flush with the one I linked to above.
If you still have a problem, add a cup of kitchen detergent (such as Dawn). Fill your tank just slightly. Then drive around in your RV, too much water you won’t get the agitation on the bottom of the tank. You want just enough water so when you slow down or accelerate you slosh. If the buildup is higher on the walls, you can increase the water volume and repeat. This won’t clean so much the lower section of the tank but will start to work the higher tank sides.
This should only be done after keeping the tank full to hydrate for 24 hours or the solids will be still firmly stuck to the walls. Some will say ice cubes but from my own experience and others testing it, the ice cubes do no better then pure water.
When driving I don’t have to go far. It’s more quick starts and stop, possibly some turning. You don’t need to do it at high speed, the key is agitation so abrupt changes will keep the water moving.
I like the Geo Method for maintenance. The basic idea is a water softener to keep things from sticking and soap for grime and smell. Start by adding two cap fulls of Calgon and 1/2 calgon cap of Dawn with water. Borax can be substituted for Calgon, it can be less effective and Borax should be dissolved in hot water before adding to the tank.
The way we do it is, dump leaving a park. Put the chemical in the tank with a bit of water before our next stop. When we arrive we fill the blank tank 1/3 or so and repeat.
Get a pressure limiter to put on your hose inlet to the camper.
Camco RV Brass Inline Water Pressure Regulator- Helps Protect RV Plumbing and Hoses from High-Pressure City Water, Lead Free (40055) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD08U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DjnPDb5XWP2Q9
Camco 25' 25ft TASTEPure Heated Drinking Water Hose with Energy Saving Thermostat-Lead and BPA Free (22911) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABONB0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cDJLDbHTD5VAQ
Ok get a gasket a pvc spigot flange and put that on the concert and then run a new pvc standpipe for the overflow. The water will flow in the pipe and just drain through the old pipe in the bottom. This way you just kinda leave the old pipe alone while keeping its functionality. This is what I am talking about for the base.
This one was recommended to me and has worked great. Camco RV Brass Inline Water Pressure Regulator- Helps Protect RV Plumbing and Hoses from High-Pressure City Water, Lead Free (40055) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD08U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gVM5AbWXJT3SX
Upvote for what sounds like the best answer. Test this by reducing the water pressure at the source and then retry your bathroom fixtures. Solve the problem by installing one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Pressure-Regulator-High-Pressure-40055/dp/B003BZD08U).
Yup that's a good one. Also, for water connection make sure you're using a hose design for drinking water, just in case. Something like this: [Hose]
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https://www.amazon.com/Camco-50ft-Premium-Drinking-Water/dp/B004VHXS20/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525059730&sr=8-2&keywords=rv%2Bpotable%2Bwater%2Bhose&dpID=41JqKDXPb1L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1)
Yeah, I'll lock it because it is so compact. I was looking at using this one but again it was too big for my application. JR Products 9690-200-023 City Water Fill with Check Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002UHVX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qQjIzbQCMFW19
No, I don't think it would hurt at all, but why would you want to fill up your grey tank that much faster? Personally, I don't have that much issues with dumping and flushing my black water tank, but I can understand why some would rather not use it for solids. If that's the way you choose to use it, you can still use the back water tank for urine. You'll still want to put the chemicals down there to help dissolve the TP for the women who use it, and prior to dumping, just fill it with fresh water to help push everything out. I also use the flush king to back flush to make sure I got most of it - http://www.amazon.com/Valterra-F02-4350-Black-Flush-Reverse/dp/B008O9DV78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397824185&sr=8-1&keywords=flush+king
Do you think it could be replaced with something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Pressure-Regulator-High-Pressure-40055/dp/B003BZD08U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541378815&sr=8-3&keywords=hose+pressure+regulator
Ask and you shall receive! You can save over a dollar fifty on this nifty pressure regulator that is definitely the exact one you need! You're welcome!
A few more things:
Camco 40043 TastePURE RV/Marine... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006IX87S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
303 (30306) Aerospace Protectant,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XBCURW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Camco RV Brass Inline Water... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD08U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These are fun but not a requirement:
MPOWERD Luci Solar String Lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYPDPKC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
MPOWERD 1004-005-001-002 Luci Lux... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076JSCMPG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Again not a necessity but I like it, keeps your water house pointed down not out
The Everything Candida Diet Book:... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZD03K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Love this because depending on where you are, it’s really nice to have an extra water source for washing things and keeping dust down on the road
2wayz All Metal Body Garden Hose Splitter. Newly Upgraded (2017): 100% Secured, Bolted & Threaded. Easy Grip, Smooth Long Handles y Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019MS0HK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fOhxDb2J6NVSQ
I've been using a Camco TastePURE Water Filter paired with a Camco Premium Drinking Water Hose and have not had any issues.
If you need a 50 footer, I couldn't recommend this one any more for its quality. I go directly from the tap in the ground with a filter set up just like this.
I use one of the drinking water hoses... http://www.amazon.com/Camco-22783-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B004ME11FS/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1419784454&sr=1-2&keywords=drinking+water+hose
If there happens to be a water tap coming off the main water line (eg, I have one in my backyard that comes right off the line before it goes to the house) you could use one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Winterize-Motorhome-Camper-Travel-Trailer/dp/B0056XBBB8/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9QUEYZ/ref=psdc_9425932011_t3_B003BZD08U
The water coming out of both places should be from the same source so there shouldn't be a difference but I'd recommend getting some dedicated drinking water hose. No worry about anything leeching from the hose then.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-22853-Premium-Drinking-Water/dp/B004RNR9BY?th=1&psc=1
Later on I will try what you said but since it’s the first time I will play it safe plus I’m on a very tight budget.
I saw this cheap on but it also comes in 1/2 inch.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ME11FS/
I’m not sure what standard would be.
Garden hoses give garden hose flavors. You need to purchase a [food grade water hose.] (http://www.amazon.com/Camco-22783-TastePURE-Drinking-Water/dp/B004ME11FS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419776783&sr=8-1&keywords=Food+grade+water+hose)
Get a drinking water hose. Makes brewing outdoors a lot more convenient.
I'm thinking of using this to extend a faucet in my garage.
Camco 22475-X Water Diverter https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003BZD01W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TVjVCbS7TY4EE
Bug bombs and seal everything you possibly can (all the seams etc).
And bleach the shit out of your tanks. Dump a bunch on your grey and black tanks and then go for a drive with it. Add some borax too. Get it all sloshed around. Then get a tank cleaner wand (https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A01-0184VP-Master-Blaster-Tank/dp/B000BGHYDO) and clean your black and grey tanks really well.
Do you see water or just #2 looking down the toilet hole?
Are you sure the dump valve is actually opening?
Do you have a black tank flush feature?
You might want to try something like this to fill the black tank from the outside to see if it loosens anything:
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-39062-Flush-Holding-Rinser/dp/B000BUQOAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396915174&sr=8-1&keywords=tank+flush
Could also try to blast it out from the top:
http://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A01-0184VP-Master-Blaster-Tank/dp/B000BGHYDO/ref=pd_sim_auto_33?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VH1YZD0GHN2QGKEEADF