Experts-need your advice again, this time...a hose

kdee69 replied on 29/09/2016 08:07

Posted on 29/09/2016 08:07

We are off tomorrow on our second forray  - managed to snatch two late available pitches at Rowntree York! 

We are only 30+ miles from York so this time are happy to fill the tank at home but obviously we need a water hose at some point!

My question is - I see food grade written re hoses, and people have xhoses etc...what do we need to buy? What sort of length would you recommend for using with a M/H. What sort of connector for the tap end and if more than one needed, what sort do I order?

Your advice is invaluable for a newbie like me so please, suggestions, links, photos will all be welcome!

 

Fysherman replied on 30/09/2016 07:22

Posted on 30/09/2016 07:22

Yup I saw that from his avatar. 

If it's his turn, then just fill up. I certainly used to do. Appreciate he is talking about off site but I never had any bother.

Crematoriums are usually good for a tap near the road by the way. 

KeithandMargaret replied on 30/09/2016 10:01

Posted on 30/09/2016 10:01

We've used Crematorium water supplies in France a couple of times and dropped a €2 coin in the box outside the gates.

Entente cordiale – and all that!

ABM replied on 30/09/2016 10:58

Posted on 30/09/2016 10:58

Unless  you  are  using  a  "SERVICED"  pitch  you  only  need  about  three  or  four  yards  of  plastic  hose,  the  selection  of  Hozelok  fittings  and  a  nice  bright  watering  can  of  two  to  two  and  a  half  gallons  capacity.

Use  the  hose  if / when  you  pass  the  MHSP  and  the  w/can  to  top  up  in-between  times.--  The  exercise  will  ensure  your  appettite  is  sharpened  !!

By  the  way,  A B M has  never  ever  drunk  from  the  water  tank  --  he  uses  a  cup  or  glass  Wink.  but  he  does  drink  water  taken  from  the  tank  !!

Brian

EmilysDad replied on 30/09/2016 11:02

Posted on 30/09/2016 11:02

 .... Crematoriums are usually good for a tap near the road by the way. 

I hope you chose an appropiate time Wink

Fysherman replied on 30/09/2016 11:09

Posted on 30/09/2016 11:09

 

I hope you chose an appropiate time Wink

That would be a first Happy

rayjsj replied on 30/09/2016 15:34

Posted on 30/09/2016 15:34

We've used Crematorium water supplies in France a couple of times and dropped a €2 coin in the box outside the gates.

Entente cordiale – and all that!

Write your comments here...on the Hebrides, Harris,Lewis,Uists  I found that Cemeteries also usually have a tap. Also all Ferry points have tap and rarer...a casette emptying point. Very handy to know. 

QFour replied on 30/09/2016 16:33

Posted on 30/09/2016 16:33

Lots of other places .. Quays, Grave Yards, Beach Taps, Pubs etc. I just get the watering cans out and go for a walk .. We spent 3 weeks away in September and had two nights on campsites. Didn't have any trouble at all filling up Laughing

kdee69 replied on 02/10/2016 18:55

Posted on 02/10/2016 18:55

Thank you to all who responded. I've ordered a food grade hose from Amazon 7.5m - wouldn't have even considered it without all the epxert advice - so thank you!

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