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05-18-2018, 11:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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Cut Up Fresh Water Hose
Yes-I did it on purpose and into 3 pieces.
Was over on another RV Mode Site where a guy posted his idea of cutting his 25 FT fresh water hose into one 5 FT length and two 10 FT lengths.
Having camped with my GF in her Little Guy teardrop travel trailer I recall having to step around, over and/or trip thru excess water hose when we were right next to the water outlet. (Will not go into language issues here.)
Took under $10.00 and about 30 minutes to make the cuts and install the new couplings. Now I can, using various lengths, use only enough hose of 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 feet to connect to the fresh water outlet.
It curls up nice and neat to fit in an ottman I have under the passenger compartment. Other things in the ottman include water regulator and thief, sewage hook ups, and electrical adapters and surge protectors.
And the ottman is very handy for use as a extra outdoor seat.
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Cal Bridgers
YNCM USN-Retired (64-90)
RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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05-19-2018, 12:23 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-19-2018, 12:56 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,326
THOR #7035
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I've never had any problems curling up excess hose next to the faucet.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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05-19-2018, 01:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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Never camped with my GP either!
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Cal Bridgers
YNCM USN-Retired (64-90)
RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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05-19-2018, 03:10 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34J
State: Idaho
Posts: 17
THOR #11186
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Thank you for taking the time to post your project.
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05-19-2018, 05:53 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Nothing wrong with cutting up the drinking water hoses, but I wouldn't store any sewer related items with drinking water items!!! Yuk!
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Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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05-19-2018, 01:21 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Travelin' Texans
Nothing wrong with cutting up the drinking water hoses, but I wouldn't store any sewer related items with drinking water items!!! Yuk!
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I agree...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-19-2018, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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Yuk from me too, too! Sewer hookups (adaptor ends) are in resealable plastic bags. They are thoroughly cleaned and dried BEFORE putting into the bags.
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Cal Bridgers
YNCM USN-Retired (64-90)
RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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05-19-2018, 09:31 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-21-2018, 01:44 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37KT
State: California
Posts: 69
THOR #3681
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I use the CordPro XL with a 25ft hose. Only unwind what I need and leave the rest under the RV in the cordpro. Nice neat and tidy. Stores nicely.
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Southern California
2018 Thor Challenger 37KT
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05-23-2018, 07:37 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum WS 31
State: Indiana
Posts: 24
THOR #8403
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gauthig, great idea using cordpro. did not realize it would hold a hose. Question, do you find that the hose kinks at all? TIA
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05-23-2018, 08:08 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37KT
State: California
Posts: 69
THOR #3681
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheQ
gauthig, great idea using cordpro. did not realize it would hold a hose. Question, do you find that the hose kinks at all? TIA
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I put in a good non-kink hose and the unit holds al of it. The key is the internal divider, one section of the hose is wound shorter and in a different direct as the other side. The shorter one stays by the RV so the CordPro XL can stay right at or underneath you RV.
Never had a kink, but again I think that is based on what hose you use. I actually found a good price hose at Lowes that was non-kink and drinking water safe.
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Southern California
2018 Thor Challenger 37KT
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05-23-2018, 08:47 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Nevada
Posts: 3
THOR #9171
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Nice job Master Chief! This makes perfect sense to me...I think I will give it a try. Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
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05-23-2018, 09:35 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37KT
State: California
Posts: 69
THOR #3681
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Safedoriska
Nice job Master Chief! This makes perfect sense to me...I think I will give it a try. Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
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Same to you, been a long time since I head that farewell. Glad to see old see dogs on this forum.
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