{"id":3783,"date":"2020-04-27T18:06:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T01:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=3783"},"modified":"2020-06-16T15:19:28","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T22:19:28","slug":"care-for-your-rv-freshwater-hose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-your-rv-freshwater-hose\/","title":{"rendered":"Care for Your RV Freshwater Hose &#8211; How to Store it Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Storing and taking care of your freshwater hose properly may seem trivial compared to other things involved with setting up and maintaining your RV, but it could be the difference between clean and contaminated drinking water. With these maintenance tips and storage hacks, you can rest easy knowing your water supply is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are many different ways to store your freshwater hose from putting it in a bin to coiling it on a reel. No matter your preference, as long as you store it away from your other hoses and keep it clean you\u2019ll be good to go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_153846223-1-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_153846223-1-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_153846223-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_153846223-1-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_153846223-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo ID 153846223 \u00a9 Hafakot | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants to maximize space in their RV, but when it comes to your drinking water hose you want to do it right. With the maintenance tips and storage hacks below, you\u2019ll be able to keep your water supply safe while getting the most out of your storage space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66166a80af961\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66166a80af961\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-your-rv-freshwater-hose\/#Caring_for_Your_Water_Hose\" title=\"Caring for Your Water Hose\">Caring for Your Water Hose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-your-rv-freshwater-hose\/#Proper_Drinking_Water_Hose_Storage\" title=\"Proper Drinking Water Hose Storage\">Proper Drinking Water Hose Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-your-rv-freshwater-hose\/#Water_Hose_Storage_Solutions\" title=\"Water Hose Storage Solutions\">Water Hose Storage Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-your-rv-freshwater-hose\/#Closing_Thoughts\" title=\"Closing Thoughts\">Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caring_for_Your_Water_Hose\"><\/span><strong>Caring for Your Water Hose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a small part of your setup and breakdown, but your freshwater hose can play a large part in your RV experience. Dirty water poses a significant health hazard as there are so many things that can get in your water and make you sick, and that\u2019s the last thing you want to deal with on the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you connect your drinking water hose you should inspect the ends for structural damage and debris. You have the potential to drink anything that gets in the hose, so keep that in mind when you look for dust, dirt, and other contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also good to remember whatever is in your hose can potentially end up in your freshwater tank. If there is dirt or contaminants in your hose while filling your tank they will likely end up in your freshwater pump too. Debris is deadly to a water pump, learn how to<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-rv-water-pump\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> properly care for you RV water pump<\/a> in our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to sanitize your drinking hose about twice a year, and you can do this easily by filling a tub or bin with a diluted bleach solution (about 1 cup of bleach to 5 gallons of water) and letting the hose soak in it for about 10 minutes. Rinse the hose out right after, and you should be good to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re breaking down camp, make sure that you get as much of the water out of the hose as you can. This will keep algae, mold, and mildew from building up, and will give potential contaminants less liquid to spread around in. You can also take steps to protect the ends of your hose like screwing the ends together, putting<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00BDEOGA2?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\"> hose caps<\/a> (Amazon Link) over the ends, or covering the ends with plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_75556849-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_75556849-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_75556849-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_75556849-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_75556849-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo ID 75556849 \u00a9 Mraybin | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_Drinking_Water_Hose_Storage\"><\/span><strong>Proper Drinking Water Hose Storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right RV hose storage option will go a long way toward keeping contaminants and debris out, and there are several things you can do storage-wise to keep it as clean as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll want to do is get a dedicated bin for that hose. You may be tempted to just store it with your other ones, but that\u2019s just asking for trouble. You already know what goes in your black water hose (and if you have the clear plastic connections you\u2019ve seen it too).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how many times you flush your black water hose out, you\u2019re not likely to get all of the fecal bacteria out that can cause you issues. This is because many bacteria form structures called biofilms, which are little collections of microbes that stick to each other and the surface they form on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These biofilms can contain harmful bacteria like salmonella and E. Coli, and you\u2019ll want to keep those little beasties as far away from your fresh water supply as possible. The biofilms can release bacteria into the environment anytime, so mix that with a little residual water in the hose, shake it all around the bin as you travel, and your fresh water hose is now contaminated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what about the flushing hose? The one that uses non-potable water but nothing nearly as unsavory as your black water hose? You\u2019re still better off keeping it separate from your drinking hose. Odds are you\u2019re not nearly as careful with how you handle that hose because you don\u2019t have to be, and cross-contamination can happen too easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Hose_Storage_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Water Hose Storage Solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So now you\u2019re probably wondering how to store your RV fresh water hose most efficiently. Since every RV is going to have a different compartment layout for your water inlet and different storage space I can\u2019t tell you what will work best for your exact setup, but I can give you many different options to try out so you can find the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the size of your RV&#8217;s water hose will impact the types of storage solutions you can use. Learn more about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-water-hose-size\/\" >How to Pick the Right Size of Water Hose<\/a> for your RV in our article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hose Reels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a place for an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007X7P5CG?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> RV water hose reel<\/a> (link to Amazon) in the same compartment as your water inlet, then set up just got a whole lot easier. You can run your inlet down to the reel with a couple of fittings and some pipe, and then all you have to do is crank. You would have to take the hose out to sanitize it but it would still be one of the most overall convenient ways to store your freshwater hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you can\u2019t store the reel in the compartment with your inlet, they can still be quite useful. Unfortunately, they can also be quite expensive, especially if you opt for one with<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00ASF6AR4?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" target=\"_blank\"> automatic retraction<\/a> (Amazon link), but you can get around this by making your own reel out of a wire spool. The only downside to using a reel is that any water left in the hose may leak out if you don\u2019t cap it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07MG8L441\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13529\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Liberty Basics 510 Wall Mount Hose Reel Bronze\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MG8L441?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Liberty Basics 510 Wall Mount Hose Reel, Bronze\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41stFXNDYTL.jpg\" alt=\"Liberty Basics 510 Wall Mount Hose Reel, Bronze\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MG8L441?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Liberty Basics 510 Wall Mount Hose Reel, Bronze\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Liberty Basics 510 Wall Mount Hose Reel, Bronze        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Side winding hose reel holds up to 100' of 5\/8\" garden hose<\/li><li>Wall mounted key hole design for easy installation and removal for winter storage<\/li><li>6 foot black leader hose included<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MG8L441?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hose Caddy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to store your RV water hose the easiest, it doesn\u2019t get any more simple than throwing it in a bucket. Grab a five-gallon bucket from your local orange home improvement store and just coil your water hose into it whenever you\u2019re traveling. The best part &#8211; you can even sanitize it right in the bucket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something a little fancier you can pick up a handy hose caddy like the one pictured below. You can keep all your freshwater hose related items, like your filter and pressure regulator in it, and it&#8217;ll keep your hose tidy at the campsite. See our must-have<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/recommended-products\/rv-essentials\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> RV Essential Guide<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07956YKXH\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13601\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Wrap-It Storage - Super-Stretch 12   8 Pack  - Elastic Hook and Loop Cinch Straps - Extension Cord Organizer Hose and Cables Straps Cord Wrap\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07956YKXH?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Wrap-It Storage - Super-Stretch, 12' (8 Pack) - Elastic Hook and Loop Cinch Straps - Extension Cord...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41e0+UD5Y9L.jpg\" alt=\"Wrap-It Storage - Super-Stretch, 12' (8 Pack) - Elastic Hook and Loop Cinch Straps - Extension Cord...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07956YKXH?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Wrap-It Storage - Super-Stretch, 12' (8 Pack) - Elastic Hook and Loop Cinch Straps - Extension Cord...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Wrap-It Storage - Super-Stretch, 12\" (8 Pack) - Elastic Hook and Loop Cinch Straps - Extension Cord...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>GET ORGANIZED: Super-Stretch Wrap-It Storage Straps are perfect for wrapping up cords, hoses, rope and so much more! For organization jobs...<\/li><li>WRAPS TIGHT: Made with elastic hook and loop allowing you to tightly wrap up and bundle items for clutter-free storage and organization....<\/li><li>MULTI-PURPOSE: Use these storage straps as an extension cord organizer, cord wrap, cord keeper, hose strap and cable straps; or for hose...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07956YKXH?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hose Storage Bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option to consider is a hose bag, which generally comes as either a mesh or duffel-like bag. It holds the coiled hose together without taking up any additional space, and that\u2019s always a big plus on the road.fafg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One downside to a hose bag like the reel is that it may get a little messy if you don\u2019t get all of the water out, but as far as space conservation goes you can\u2019t beat this hack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07PFFLWQJ\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13602\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Camco Camper\/RV Equipment Storage Bag | Features Lined Interior w\/Breathable Mesh Top & Barrel Lock Clasp | Includes 3 Id Tags for RV Storage and Organization | 16\u201d in Diameter x 10\u201d Deep  53097\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PFFLWQJ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Camco Camper\/RV Equipment Storage Bag | Features Lined Interior w\/Breathable Mesh Top & Barrel Lock...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51-ZOUXUAuL.jpg\" alt=\"Camco Camper\/RV Equipment Storage Bag | Features Lined Interior w\/Breathable Mesh Top & Barrel Lock...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PFFLWQJ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Camco Camper\/RV Equipment Storage Bag | Features Lined Interior w\/Breathable Mesh Top & Barrel Lock...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Camco Camper\/RV Equipment Storage Bag | Features Lined Interior w\/Breathable Mesh Top & Barrel Lock...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Multiple Storage Uses: Compactly stores your RV fresh water drinking hose, grey water hose or electrical cords<\/li><li>The Perfect Size: Measures 16-inches in diameter x 10-inches deep<\/li><li>Features: Bag features a lined interior with breathable mesh top and a barrel lock clasp on a draw cord<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PFFLWQJ?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Hooks and Hang Your Hose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I definitely have a tendency of overthinking things, but sometimes the best solution is the one that requires the least brain power. You can mount a large hose hook to the inside of your compartment and just hang the hose once it\u2019s coiled. You will want to make sure the ends are protected, but this is a quick and easy hack to keep your hose up and out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screwing the ends together will keep water from leaking out in transit, but make sure that you sanitize it regularly to keep mildew from building up inside from any residual water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hose Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use wreath boxes, which are slim, plastic cases normally used to store wreaths, and they\u2019re like the hose bags but entirely enclosed. It may not work for larger hoses, but a wreath box is easy to store and will keep any leaks from spreading in your compartment. You can find them at Michaels, Target, and online as well in a variety of sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to a wreath box is a cable organizer box. You&#8217;ll want to find one that is built for larger cables and hoses so it will actually close around your freshwater hose. It&#8217;s also recommended to coil each half in opposite directions to prevent tangling and allow the hose to unwind from only one side at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B003YJLNNW\" data-aawp-product-id=\"13603\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Cordpro CP-XL Heavy Duty Cord and Large Hose Organizer,Yellow,X-Large\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003YJLNNW?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Cordpro CP-XL, Heavy Duty Cord and Large Hose Organizer,Yellow,X-Large\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41njdrIrcFL.jpg\" alt=\"Cordpro CP-XL, Heavy Duty Cord and Large Hose Organizer,Yellow,X-Large\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003YJLNNW?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Cordpro CP-XL, Heavy Duty Cord and Large Hose Organizer,Yellow,X-Large\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            Cordpro CP-XL, Heavy Duty Cord and Large Hose Organizer,Yellow,X-Large        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Holds up to 150 ft. of 12\/3 electric cord, 100 ft. 10\/3 electric cord, 60 ft. of 3\/8\u201d air hose, 50 ft. 1\/2\u201d air hose, 50 ft. \u00bd\u201d...<\/li><li>For use with cords, pull cord halfway through the unit, then wind each half in the SAME direction. Both halves will unwind at the same time.<\/li><li>For use with hoses, wind each half in OPPOSITE directions. Both halves will then only unreel from one side at a time. This prevents kinking...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                        \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003YJLNNW?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The DIY Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see the opportunity to build your own storage solution, go for it! You can find videos of people who have constructed drawers under their RV for their hoses, specialized shelves in their storage compartments, and a wide variety of other DIY hacks to make their water setup easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use almost anything to make a holder sleeve for your hose, from building one out of wood or plastic to using cargo mesh to hold it in. The goal is to get the hose as flush to the wall, floor, or even ceiling of your compartment as possible so feel free to experiment and find what material will work best for your hose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Closing Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your freshwater hose is an important piece of your RV functionality. Keeping it clean and maintained will keep your water supply safe, and so will storing it properly. While storage solutions can be as simple or involved as you want them to be ultimately the best one will be the one that works best for your setup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Storing and taking care of your freshwater hose properly may seem trivial compared to other things involved with setting up and maintaining your RV, but it could be the difference<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"author_meta":{"display_name":"Diane Dee","author_link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/author\/dedavies3\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dreamstime_m_153846223-1-300x146.jpg","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/category\/rvs\/rv-maintenance\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">RV Maintenance<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">RV Maintenance<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":"0","relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 4 years ago","modified":"Updated 4 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on April 27, 2020","modified":"Updated on June 16, 2020"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on April 27, 2020 6:06 pm","modified":"Updated on June 16, 2020 3:19 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"Photo ID 153846223 \u00a9 Hafakot | Dreamstime.com","series_order":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3783"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3783"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3783\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4228,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3783\/revisions\/4228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}