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Old 03-06-2017, 05:48 AM   #1
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Water hose

Is there a true difference in what hose you should use when hooking your RV to a water bib? Is an RV type hose better than a regular garden hose?
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Old 03-06-2017, 05:56 AM   #2
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It depends on how old you are. If you are over 45 and used to drink out of garden hoses as a kid, then any hose will be fine. If you are under 45, you will die if you drink out of a garden hose! But seriously, the special RV water hoses are made out of FDA approved materials that do not release toxic substances such as lead.
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Old 03-06-2017, 05:57 AM   #3
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"Drinking water safe" hoses are made of certain materials that don't have what are considered dangerous chemicals. That said, I used regular garden hose for years and haven't been told I have any health issues related to said use. Last 6 years I have switched to "safe" hose.

RV hose doesn't have to come from RV parts store, just read the label. Should be available at most any HW store.
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Old 03-06-2017, 06:02 AM   #4
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Yes...You want to use a hose that is rated for drinking water. A regular garden hose is not and will release toxins into the water that you will be able to taste.
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Old 03-06-2017, 06:22 AM   #5
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Thanks for your quick replys!
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Old 03-06-2017, 07:15 AM   #6
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I personally never drink the water from an RV park, I bring my drinking water. Park water is used for showers, cleaning, flushing, etc.. That said, I do use a white hose because I have several of them.
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