Best Budget Friendly: Camco TastePURE Drinking Water Hose for RV

Let’s talk RV water hoses.

After spending several hours researching this topic and interviewing two experts in the RV field, we learned a few key tips to pass along:

  1. Before using the hose, be sure to thoroughly rinse the hose out. Debris and dirt can get in there during the manufacturing process. 
  2. For cold weather trips, consider a heated water hose—since most hose bibs are above the ground, you may need to heat the water to avoid having it freeze.
  3. When not in use, attach the two ends of the hose together to keep bugs and dirt from getting in.

 

For the best budget-friendly RV water hose, we liked the Camco TastePURE as the best choice—this reader favorite comes in several length options and is super easy to install and use.

What We Liked

• Easy to use.

• BPA and phthalate free.

• No rubbery taste to the water.

• Made in the USA.

• Low lead content.

• Lightweight.

What Needs Work

• A bit stiff on first use. 

• Can kink if not careful.

Best Heated Hose: Camco Heated Drinking Water Hose

Here at the home office in Colorado, we know that RVing isn’t just limited to the summer months. If you plan a winter trip with your RV, dealing with freezing temperatures is a concern. The solution for your water line is a heated RV water hose. After looking at several options, we found this model (22911). In a nutshell, it protects against freezing down to 20 degrees below zero. 

What We Liked

• Easy to use.

• Lightweight at 7 lbs.

• Also great for livestock, kennels.

• Works well in cold weather.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

Best For High Pressure: Valterra AquaFresh High Pressure Drinking Water Hose

Most RV water hoses are designed for use with water pressure under 100 psi—and some are best at just 40-50 psi. But what if your only option is a high pressure hookup? This hose by Valterra would be our choice.

What We Liked

• Works up to 160 psi pressure.

• Great for camping as well.

• No aftertaste.

What Needs Work

• A bit pricey for a 25′ hose.

Best Flexibility: Camco EvoFlex 25-Foot Super Flexible Drinking Water Hose

One frustration with RV water hoses we heard from our readers are hoses that are inflexible—or retain their shape when turned or twisted in a particular way. That can be frustrating when you need to uninstall and store away the hose. For the best flexible hose, we liked this model: the EvoFlex. It is designed to have “no memory”—and that flexibility is excellent in real world situations like camping.

What We Liked

• Lightweight.

• Made in the USA.

• No memory—very flexible!

• Durable connectors.

What Needs Work

• Could be easier to coil for storage.

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