Water hose

[troutstalker]

When connecting to camp ground water, it doesn't have to be a white hose correct? Any garden-variety garden hose will do the trick, as long as it's clean? I assume it's white just so it doesn't get confused with other hoses.


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[Terier]

It doesn't have to be white but it should be a fresh water hose. I'm not sure about garden hoses so I will other's chime in. I look for "Fresh Water" hose on the packaging. From what I have seen most fresh water hoses are usually white color but I have seen a blue one before.

[RamblerGuy]

Some hoses are certified for drinking water, other hoses are not. Read the labels. As far as I know certified drinking water hoses are white.

Even brass fittings may be labeled "not for drinking water", just because the manufacturer didn't go to the trouble to have the raw material and their manufacturing processes certified. Labels usually state something like "May contain lead, known to the State of California to cause ...". The key word is "MAY". Unless the product is specifically for drinking water they just put that label on and get about their business.

Just buy a white one and as you said, you will always know it wasn't used for some nasty service. By the way, drinking water hoses have been white for many years. I am still using two that I bought for my popup over 25 years ago. But in my ignorance (before California stepped in to save all of us) I filled my tank and water jugs with my garden hose.

We drank out of regular garden hoses for years and no one ever had a problem (that anyone really knows of).

[Black]

White hoses are made for drinking water...made of food grade material.
The garden hoses tend to give a "rubber taste" to water. I would NOT use them.
But that's just me...you do what you want.

[f5moab]

Yes, there is a difference. Garden hoses can contain lead or other toxic chemicals (such as BPA) that might be dangerous to human consumption. A potable drinking hose is certified for supplying water for human consumption. And they are not always white, I believe some are light green and still certified for potable water.
What is a Lead-Free Garden Hose? (with picture)

Are you watering your garden with lead and BPA from your garden hose? - NaturalNews.com

[mtaylor42]

I was told (by the dealer's tech) that the white hose won't disintegrate like a regular hose. The small fragments of rubber clog the filter in the trailer. He also said to always use a pressure regulator and an external filter to pre filter the water as it's cheaper to replace.

[troutstalker]

Thank you all very much for responding with the fabulous information. Looks like I can get a hose certified for fresh drinking water from places like Home Depot.

I don't want to have to drive the 25 to 30 miles out to a camping world or our dealer to pick up a hose.


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[Terier]

You can get one from Wal-Mart in their RV/Auto section. I bet you can order it online so you don't have to drive at all.

[f5moab]

One white, one light green, both safe drinking hoses.

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[Campin Cajun]

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

[dannyabear]

I do on occasion, just a swallow to wash down a pill.

[Brother Les]

Walmart has an 'RV' section that has the hoses you want. As stated before, get a water pressure regulator for the water hose in the same 'RV' section.

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?

Yes.

[f5moab]

I do on occasion, but I fill the tank with a potable water hose; after sanitizing it. I don't camp in places where there are water hookups.

[ChooChooMan74]

I drink the water all the time. I don't filter and clean my water system to buy crappy and expensive bottled water.

[campfire joe]

Originally Posted by Campin Cajun

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

I suppose I swallow a little when rinsing after brushing my teeth.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Campin Cajun

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

I tried but my head hit the bottom & side of the Sink! So I used a Cup to drink from. Youroo!!

[Campin Cajun]

Originally Posted by youroo

I tried but my head hit the bottom & side of the Sink! So I used a Cup to drink from. Youroo!!

Good one. The reason I asked was because these days some people put a whole lot of emphasis on the quality of water they drink. I use the water from my faucet to make coffee, so yea I drink it also.

If you are the type to use only bottled water then it really doesn't matter what kind of hose you use as your supply line. You can save a few bucks that way.


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

[Black]

Originally Posted by Campin Cajun

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

I do, but never went camping in the States so can't compare.
But here in Ontario, it's the only water I drink while camping, and at home also !

[exploreco]

Originally Posted by Campin Cajun

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

I personally do, but the wife doesn't. She usually has water bottles. But she is that way at home too. She is from the country where she is used to filtering water and I am from the city where I am used to drinking it out of the tap.

I usually fill the tank at home unless I know how the water is at the campground. But I do drink and make coffee from it.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Campin Cajun

Who here drinks the water out of the faucet in their camper?


2013 Berkshire 390 BH

We do and have for 15 years.
Also use a "green" hose.