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Old 05-21-2013, 03:19 AM   #1
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Hello, when camping with a popup we never hooked up to water at the campground. Now that we have a nice trailer we will hook up to water. My question is on hook up hoses. Is there any difference between the "RV" hose and a garden hose besides price? Should I use an inline filter?

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Old 05-21-2013, 03:40 AM   #2
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White RV white hose is for a better tasting water. Plain old garden hoses give off stinky hose smell and a funky taste especially when sitting around in the hot sun..The RV white hose won't



I always use a filter, I suggest the same.

Plus i always use a pressure regulator.



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Old 05-21-2013, 04:46 AM   #3
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I fill my water tank at home with soft water. I don't trust to many of our local campgrounds water supply. This eliminates the need to drag out a hose and for a pressure regulator.
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Old 05-21-2013, 06:12 AM   #4
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RV hoses are rated safe because they are lead free.
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RV hoses are rated safe because they are lead free.Â*
Yes...Most people don't know that regular garden hoses contain lead. When you buy a new garden hose you will see the warning. But then it is only known to the state of California. lol. Makes you wonder how we survived as kids. I still drink from the hose occasionally.
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Old 05-21-2013, 03:08 PM   #6
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Thanks for the tips. I will get an RV Hose.
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Old 05-21-2013, 11:55 PM   #7
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http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Consumer/Story?id=3369894&page=1



I didn't know that.. No wonders i am gaining weight !.

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Old 05-22-2013, 02:07 AM   #8
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Definitely going with the RV hose; I don't need to kill any more brain cells!
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