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What kind of drinking-water hose should you use for an RV?

The useful decision is not colour. It is keeping a hose dedicated to potable water, choosing a practical length, and storing it so the clean ends stay away from sewer and general-purpose gear.

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QUICK ANSWER

Use a hose sold for potable/drinking-water service and keep it dedicated to the trailer fresh-water system. Pick the shortest length that still works at the campgrounds you use most often.

Best for

✓ Campground city-water hookups

✓ Filling a travel trailer fresh-water tank from a potable source

✓ Owners who want a dedicated fresh-water kit instead of repurposing a garden hose

Skip or verify first if

• The hose is not intended for potable water

• You are buying by colour alone without checking length and fittings

• The hose will be stored loose with sewer equipment or contaminated fittings

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TRAILERSTEAD VERDICT

A dedicated potable-water hose is basic RV kit. Fit is mostly about length, storage and keeping the fresh-water side of the campsite setup clean and separate.

  • ✓ Keep it dedicated to potable water.
  • ✓ Choose length for the campsites you actually use.
  • ✓ Store clean hose ends away from sewer equipment.
PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS

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Researched assessments of published product specifications, not hands-on tests. Use the fit notes and source links before buying.

POTABLE-WATER START
TastePURE drinking-water hose, 10 ft × 1/2 in
Camco

TastePURE drinking-water hose, 10 ft × 1/2 in

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A compact dedicated potable-water hose helps keep drinking-water gear separate from rinse equipment.

Fit checkChoose a potable-water hose long enough for typical campground pedestals without carrying far more hose than you can store cleanly.
RESEARCHED PRODUCT · NOT HANDS-ON TESTEDModel / variant: 22743 · retailer SKU 040-1961-0

Tradeoff: 10 ft can be too short. The retailer page has conflicting length text; confirm the package is the 10-ft variant before ordering.

Check fit: Measure hookup reach and confirm the exact length and hose-thread connections.

View exact product at Canadian Tire ↗ Non-affiliate product linkSource reviewed 2026-10-28. Price, stock and shipping must be confirmed with the retailer.Product specifications source ↗

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How much hose do you need?

More length gives flexibility, but it also means more bulk, more water left in the hose and more storage. Think about where campground pedestals usually sit relative to your inlet and whether a second short extension is more practical than one oversized hose.

Pair it with the regulator

For city-water hookups, the pressure regulator belongs on the supply side before the hose. If you use an inline filter, keep the entire fresh-water sequence together so setup is repeatable.

Fresh-water storage matters

Cap or protect the hose ends after draining and keep the hose in a clean bin or bag away from sewer fittings. The separation habit matters more than matching colours.

QUICK ANSWERS

Questions owners ask before buying.

Can I use a normal garden hose for RV drinking water?

Use a hose specifically sold for potable or drinking-water service for the trailer fresh-water system rather than assuming a general garden hose is appropriate.

How long should an RV drinking-water hose be?

There is no universal length. Choose enough reach for the campgrounds you use while keeping storage manageable. Some owners prefer a primary hose plus a short extension for unusual sites.

Should the water pressure regulator go before or after the hose?

The common setup is regulator at the campground water source before the potable-water hose, so the hose and trailer receive the regulated supply.

Can the fresh-water hose be stored with the sewer hose?

It is better to keep potable-water gear physically separated from sewer equipment and to protect the clean hose ends during storage.

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