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Old 01-26-2016, 10:37 AM   #1
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Self Coiling Blue Fresh Water Hose

For years I have used standard white fresh water hose to supply city drinking water to my rig. I have looked at the blue self-coiling drinking water hose. The self-coiling aspect appeals to me. However, what has stopped me from buying is it that the hose is only a 3/8” diameter hose while the white hoses are ½” or 5/8”. It would appear to me that the 3/8” would restrict the water flow coming into the RV. In a number of parks we have camped in, water pressure seems to be a problem. Does anyone own or have experience with the blue self-coiling water hoses? Is my theory true??
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You didn't mention much about your rig i.e., do you have a shower etc. The smaller diameter will reduce the flow. However, unless you are in a hurry it may not be a consideration.
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You didn't mention much about your rig i.e., do you have a shower etc. The smaller diameter will reduce the flow. However, unless you are in a hurry it may not be a consideration.
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We went with we hope a very long term solution. The RV Water Filter Store has great info on all things RV water related. Filters, pumps, regulators, and hoses too. We picked a 25' Grey with Stainless Steel fittings.

For times that 25' is not long enough, we use a flat roll up hose, as it is easy to store. When using this hose, I add a regulator off of the hose bib, as I do not feel this wind up flat hose is as robust as the grey conventional hose from RV Filter Store. (The RV has a built in home pressure regulator, that protects the coach systems, and I feel the grey hose can handle relatively high pressure without concern. Upon occasion, I will also use the hose bib regulator with he grey hose, if the park has warnings about high water pressure.)
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I bought one some years ago, thinking the self-coiling feature would be convenient. The 3/8 ID greatly reduces water volume to the RV, so, I went back to 1/2" ID white hose. I will buy 3/4 ID if/when I find one.
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For years I have used standard white fresh water hose to supply city drinking water to my rig. I have looked at the blue self-coiling drinking water hose. The self-coiling aspect appeals to me. However, what has stopped me from buying is it that the hose is only a 3/8” diameter hose while the white hoses are ½” or 5/8”. It would appear to me that the 3/8” would restrict the water flow coming into the RV. In a number of parks we have camped in, water pressure seems to be a problem. Does anyone own or have experience with the blue self-coiling water hoses? Is my theory true??
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I found a cheap hose reel and keep my water hose on that. It is relatively easy to roll up the hose and put it into a bay. The coil hose would be a PIA in my opinion.
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