Water Fill Connection

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Because of the location of the water fill connection I find it difficult to attach the typical RV water hose without cross threading it a few times. The hose is too flexible to get it aligned easily.  The solution I found is a hose leader from DeWalt, it has a ridged section that makes alignment easier.

The leader is not approved for RV water systems, so I don’t use it on the city water connection, it’s just to fill the tank.  Before connecting, I purge it for a few minutes to hopefully remove any residual chemicals.

[jd1923]

[taylor.coyote]

another solution: quick release

Many options for quick release parts are available. Below is an example. You should do your own research. Be sure to find solid brass without lead content. The parts I have are all brass, do not have O rings and have never leaked.

 

https://www.amazon.com/VEASEER-Connect-Connector-No-Leak-Fittings/dp/B0B1DK7RRT/ref=asc_df_B0B1DK7RRT?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195839596703&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=86946&hvtargid=pla-4583795319923287&hvocijid=3404890068333995373-B0B1DK7RRT-&hvexpln=0&th=1

 

 

 

Edited 18 hours ago by topgun2
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[2008RN]

I used Eley Hose quick disconnects.  I have used Eley products for around 15 years.  They are superb products although expensive.   I used the hose leader as shown above to hook to the  RV  Hose bib.  Then the other side is the Female Quick disconnect.  I have 3 different hoses of differing lengths with the quick disconnect fittings  on them.  I have a 2 stage filter with dial pressure regulator and eley shutoff valve and Eley quick disconnects.  Finally  the city water, Fresh water, and boondock fill all have the Male disconnects on them.   I removed the  screw in  stoppers and connected  1"  rubber Chair leg Caps to the chains to seal the male quick disconnects.  With all of the disconnects I am able to connect everything up in just a couple of minutes.  I do have to lean over for about 10 seconds, but that's it.  Sorry for the upside down  picture. 

 

Just an Eley plug. We have 2 acres, and we bought 2 Eley hose reels with one with 175 ft hose and the other 200 ft.  (My wife does want automatic sprinklers) I went through  several $150 reels lasting a couple of years each before failing before finding Eley. All of my hoses  have  Eley shutoffs and sprinkler accessories all have Eley quick disconnects. Everything Eley is 5/8" inside diameter all the way through and my hose bibs are 3/4" with 1' pipe feed from the well.  I have never had a problem with any Eley products.  In the long run, I have saved money on not replacing hoses and reels on a regular basis. 

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by topgun2
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