Fresh Water Hose Storage

[Dan Sundt]

Wondering how everyone stores their fresh water hose. I can't decide if I should screw the ends together to keep bugs and dirt out or leave them open so that the hose can air out and not grow mold inside.

[OldCoot]

Here's what I did. Haven't tried the flat hose for extended periods of time, so I will carry the regular hoses this winter in FL and if the flat hose works, will get rid of the regular hoses next spring.

[steveh326]

I drain the hose and screw the ends together. never had an issue so far.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by steveh326

I drain the hose and screw the ends together. never had an issue so far.

X-2 Youroo!!

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by steveh326

I drain the hose and screw the ends together. never had an issue so far.

Originally Posted by youroo

X-2 Youroo!!

Same here.

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Here's what I did. Haven't tried the flat hose for extended periods of time, so I will carry the regular hoses this winter in FL and if the flat hose works, will get rid of the regular hoses next spring.

I have tried my flat hoses a couple of times now. I am in serious need of hose washers - the hoses that I have spray water at their connections. Unfortunately, I also can't find the ones that I thought I brought and haven't had a chance to hit a hardware store. Fortunately, I kept 25' of my good water hose and have been using that.

[mcnabbwr]

Originally Posted by youroo

X-2 Youroo!!

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[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by mcnabbwr

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X4 I use some baling twine to keep it tight.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

X4 I use some baling twine to keep it tight.

Heh. I use Velcro OneWrap for the same purpose. I have miles of that around and use it for all sorts of things.

[steveh326]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

X4 I use some baling twine to keep it tight.

if you like bailing twine, you will love copper wire. cut a couple 1' and 2' (or whatever)lengths of romex (12 gauge is best but 14 gauge works fine too)... strip the 3 wires out of the romex sheath... leave the insulation on the individual wires... use them to wrap up hoses, cords, etc anything that needs tied up... you will wonder how you got along without them

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by steveh326

if you like bailing twine, you will love copper wire. cut a couple 1' and 2' (or whatever)lengths of romex (12 gauge is best but 14 gauge works fine too)... strip the 3 wires out of the romex sheath... leave the insulation on the individual wires... use them to wrap up hoses, cords, etc anything that needs tied up... you will wonder how you got along without them

I found the twine in a cabinet in the garage 25 years ago when I moved in to the place, I figure it was a house warming gift.

Used the extra Romex to wire in a couple more lights over the work bench...

[Loraura]

I roll it up on one of these reels from Home Depot:



Just have to squeeze the hose flat a bit to get it hooked in at the start.

[Old car]

Rolled up and held together with Velcro. I carry 75 foot of hose (all 25' lengths) them in a small plastic tote with secured cover. Just pull out one lenghth at a time or more if needed.

[jeff64]

My experience with the flat hose( mini fire hose) is they don't hold up well and are prone to springing leaks after a year. These are like what CW sells on a windup reel? yes?. Valtera makes a white/ blue stripe hose that collapses pretty flat and can be wound up on a flat cord keeper that I think I'm on my 3rd year with. You might check it out on Amazon

[aceinspp]

X5 I use the wire wrap that came with the hose to tie the hose. Later RJD

[BamaBob]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Here's what I did. Haven't tried the flat hose for extended periods of time, so I will carry the regular hoses this winter in FL and if the flat hose works, will get rid of the regular hoses next spring.

now THAT is a great idea OC! Keep us posted on how the flat hose works for you - if it works well that will be the end to one of the most unwieldy things I have to pack (#2 is that &%$! 50 AMP cord! )

[Dan Sundt]

Sounds like everyone screws the 2 ends together to keep the inside sanitary which is what I was doing. Just wasn't sure if I was growing mold also. Thanks for all the quick replies. I think I need some Velcro straps too.

[thetanu539]

I roll mine nicely (a little OCD), screw the ends together, strap with velcro, and store in a small round wreath storage bin in the front pass through compartment.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob

(#2 is that &%$! 50 AMP cord! )

Since I've been going directly from one campground to the next, I've stopped rolling up the 50amp cord and instead sort of roll it and then throw it into the back of the truck. It's my greatest guilty secret.

[widogmom]

Originally Posted by steveh326

I drain the hose and screw the ends together. never had an issue so far.

Yep, exactly...then put it in a plastic tub from Ace Hardware that I keep clean. Fill gizmo wrapped in paper towels in my clean dishtowel drawer.

[MudyOvl]

To organize my hoses, cords and tools, I purchased a 3-pack of these Rubbermaid Cargo bins at Costco.


Cargo Bin | Rubbermaid


They fit perfectly in the my storage area under the bunks in my Flagstaff 23LB. Each one holds quite a bit and they have rubber feet for stability and solid bottoms so any spilled liquids are contained.


FYI, I drain and couple my hose ends when storing. No issues yet.