Carrying a hose around

by Celticbiker Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:22 pm

As I'm sure we're all aware, van conversions are a little limited for space and it always irked me to have to carry around a long heavy hose in order to fill the tank.
Well, I recently purchased an xhose for the house and figured it would be ideal for keeping in the van too.

This one is 50ft(15 metre) weighs 500 grams and is in a box 255x75x100.

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by Sue68 Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:04 pm

Is the spray nozzle removable?

by bertb Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:54 pm

Take a look at this Sue68.
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Looks as though it will roll up very small.
Bert

by Celticbiker Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:13 pm

Yes the spray nozzle is detachable.
As the box size suggests, it does pack down very small.
Mine isn't an xhose, it's a copy and only cost £16.

by bertb Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:20 pm

OK CB. That's a better price. Does it roll up as small or does it occupy the whole box?

by Dutto Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:59 pm

Celticbiker wrote:…………. it always irked me to have to carry around a long heavy hose in order to fill the tank.
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Hi there,

Did you by any chance own a caravan before you got the MH? think_smiley_46

I carry a 4m length of garden hose, complete with all the required adaptors. It lives behind the driver's seat.

I have no problem filling the tank because I just drive the MH over to the tap! champagne

Best regards,
drinksallround

by Celticbiker Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:21 pm

@ bertb
It does occupy the whole box but it's still a sight smaller and lighter than a normal hose.

@ Dutto

Never been a tugger Dutto .
It wasn't the length but the small size and lack of weight that made me think it would be useful.
Sorry sorry.
Now I come to think of it I was a tugger for a while with the trailer tent.

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by Wingrider8368 Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:45 pm

You can buy a 50ft roll flat hose from Amazon, with change from £10, it goes onto a reel that looks to be only about
1 - 1 1/2 inches thick. I just did a search for roll flat hoses and found it. Hope this helps, sorry about the yellow background, if it shows up when I post

by birdtrek Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:09 pm

I always use the clear 10mm pipe and keep it on top of the gas bottles in a sealable bag.
Though most sites have a hose available.

by mikethebike Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:21 am

Hi i never thought of carrying a hose around. hugegrins

I use sites with water and i top up with a 1 litre plastic bottle.
I like the exercise.
regards

Mike

by Traficlady Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:57 am

I use a 5 metre hose from the camping shop. I roll it into a plastic bag and stow it under the driver's seat with the electric hookup cable.

Nora

by bertb Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:43 am

Thanks for the info Celticbiker. I use a plastic watering can but I might try one of these. Moving on each day means I don't carry a lot of water about with me!

by mikethebike Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:52 am

Hi Bertb, Same with me. I started always with a full tank of water. T then found it was unnecessary.I do not go the the sahara.
Water is found all over Europe. also the weight is reducing your payload for other maybe more important items.
Its also deadweight ,reducing your MPG.
However each to his own.
regards

Mike

by daisy mae Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:38 pm

I have the blue flat hose on a holder which is for the fresh water,it is food grade, doesn`t take up much room, I also carry a watering can.

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