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Old 01-09-2017, 07:53 AM   #1
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Heated water hose

What are people using to keep the water supply hose from freezing in the winter? I have found a few hoses with heat strips but the ones that are rated for drinking water seem to be 1/2" hoses. It seems like that is too small to supply the RV.
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Old 01-09-2017, 07:58 AM   #2
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Look around. there are regular sized (5/8 or 3/4) heated hoses with the heating element inside the hose. They are pricey but work.
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Old 01-09-2017, 08:21 AM   #3
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Why not just fill your fresh water tank and disconnect your hose. No worries about freezing then.
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Old 01-09-2017, 06:20 PM   #4
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1/2" hose is heaps big enough to supply a large RV with far more water than many on-board pumps can supply.
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My heated hose froze solid last week in Texas at 20 degrees. I had used it previously for a few years with great success, however they do have a limit to what they can do. I learned to do as previously stated and to disconnect the hose and use on board water. I hope this helps.


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Old 01-09-2017, 07:32 PM   #6
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8* here in PA. last night, Pirit 50' heated hose, heat taped frost proof hydrant, no problems. I also have insulation around the hydrant. The important part on the hose is to insure the thermistor at the end is exposed to the cold so it will turn on.
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As said already, a 1/2 inch hose is big enough to provide more flow than you can use in your rv. As a bonus it's easier to carry around.
I'd agree though , just fill the onboard tank daily and put the hose away.
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Old 01-09-2017, 07:44 PM   #8
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Heated hoses are easy to find. I just bought one from Camping World up in the NW. They are spendy. I wish I would have saved my money and just filled the onboard tank as needed and kept the hose stowed. Now I have a very spendy heated hose I have used for two weeks in my basement and who knows when I will ever use it again... 😃
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