Zero-G Hose Fail! Also, What is Inside this Hose?!

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[WanderingWeekends]

I'm not hard to please and I'm aware bad apples happen... no big deal. I just don't prefer to do business their way. Had a polite customer called me with a failed product and was willing to give my product another chance I would JUMP at the opportunity to keep them as a customer... IF I had confidence in my product. If I knew my product was hit and miss I would refund them the way they paid (cc, check, ect) or better yet improve my product. In this case a Visa gift card is my best case scenario... if they approve my claim. Just shady business in my opinion.

[bassfishga]

In a pinch I purchased one of the white RV hoses from Walmart. As soon as I hooked it up and turned on the water the hose came separated from the end. I had to run back to the store on a busy Friday evening to exchange it. I also have a 25 ft Zero-G hose and haven’t had any problems with it. Had it over 2.5 years.

[JakeVickers]

I've been using Zero-G hoses on our camper. The first one I bought is the one we normally still use even after 5 years. I have a longer one in case I need it. I don't think the staining and mold inside are any different than you would see inside a regular hose or water pipe in use for a water system today. I might sanitize mine every so often now that you've gotten me thinking about it, but I'll continue to use my Zero-G hose until it fails. I feel that the benefits are still there and the downsides you point out will exist in any hose anyway. Thanks for the video!

[jimlongest]

I had two Zero Gs. One for drinking water the other for sewer clean out. The drinking water hose leaked at the housing on the 2nd trip out. Had to run to Wally World to get a new RV/Marine hose. Will probably use it until something happens to it. Thanks for showing the inside. I've been thinking about which end of the water system to keep my filter. I currently have it connected to my regulater which is connected to water source. Now I'm thinking about putting it on the other end of the hose right before it goes into the RV. Great videos. Keep them up. Good luck on finding the Holy Grail of hoses.

[kevincameron]

Thanks for the info. I was about to buy one for my camper. The mold is probably from it collapsing wet and not drying. I’m still using the white water hoses for my drinking water.

[Giesis]

Love mine. We had two that are 5 years old. Not a single problem. Would never get other type.

[g-pawmikey]

A very informative video with good insight, it shouldn't be perceived as a negative one. I use the zero G as my extension, if the hose on my power reel is not long enough, its the white camco RV/Marine hose. As its on a reel, so its no fuss. I always sanitize my hoses when I sanitize my fresh water system. I do it every 3-4 months, always prior to storage and before use after storage. I use an inline filter changed every 90 days and a water softener tank. The black tank flush hose is an off brand something or other, flex hose, Best Choice I believe. I have had good service from my use of the Zero G hose, although it sees limited use. The orange color staining is iron, I believe reverse osmosis, deionization process or water softener is what removes iron. I may be incorrect, but I don't believe any filter can remove it.

[EarlBalentine]

I have used Zero-G at my home and RV's for over 10 years and never had a leak problem, but the inside stain is disturbing. I will try your other recommended chose for my next RV. THX

[garyag]

I’ve got two 25’ and one 50’ Zero G for the last 2-3 years, love em. Couple of times a year I put some Clorox and shake them up. Also I use a water filter at faucet. Pretty sure you don’t want to look inside any water pipe. Be interesting to see what the new water hose is you get.

[pogveteranar]

We use the basic white colored drinking water hose. As for the filter, we have never used one because we don’t drink the campground water. However, we did buy a filter this season for our new camper because a friend told us it can make our water system last longer, not sure if that’s true but willing to try it.

[jonathanfrench]

Had mine going on a year with e 5th wheel and another at home two 25’ers linked in the sun all day. No issues love then. Inside is probably similar but any hose will do that in my opinion. Filter is a VERY good idea and like other have stated we don’t usually drink out of the faucet in the RV bottled water is the norm.

[drkeds]

Thanks for the update! I have a zero-G hose but recently have switched to the Camco EvoFlex. I just like the Camco product better. And in attempt to minimize getting any nasty stuff from the campground spigot I arrange things in this order; pressure regulator -> Camco hose (with quick connects) -> Clearsource 2 stage RV water filters -> then a very short (2') hose into the RV inlet. Have never had questionable water yet.

[richardblanchard]

I ordered a pair of the Zero-G ones a month or so ago and they just came arrived. We have not used them yet, but now my enthusiasm is curbed a bit. I am not real surprised at the inside. The more gray end is closer to the filter, which is probably a charcoal type filter. Maybe that is why it is a bit gray. (I always flush a new filter before hooking it up to the hose.) It is a bit perplexing that the one end is gray and the other is more rust colored (common in well water pumps). Keep us posted!
Thanks!

[ColtonsDad]

I bought one in January to use this camping season with our new camper. This weekend we made an overnight trip to a local campground to try things out and it leaked right out of the box. It was coming from the connection itself like it wasn't sealing properly on the spigot. So the hose didn't fail, it just isn't made very well. I had to run home to get the white Valterra hose that came in a starter kit with our new camper. At home I replaced the gasket in the zero-g hose and it seems to have helped but it still leaks some. But only when there isn't demand for water and there is pressure built up. It would work fine to fill my tank I think.

[Punkin]

We have been using the blue Camco hose for a few years. It's a little stiff when cold. We bought a Flexzila hose and have used it on our last three trips. So far so good. It is very flexible and has worked well.

[shannon]

I too was like you. I recommended them to everyone. 😳 Same fail at the connection. I loved them so much I have 3 of their leaky hoses in a pile in the garage. 😩 I then purchased the contractor edition and so far it's not leaking but same design... I'm certain it will. I'm a slow learner. Anxious to see if they refund your money. Thanks for the info!

[apatriotofhopedanjohn]

Thanks for the info, I will be waiting to find out the conclusion.

[LouCetrangelo]

Thanks on a great video. I bought a 25` ZeroG hose and loved how easy it was to coil up and put away. After using it to wash the RV I realized how little water actually came out. The ID is very small and greatly restricted the flow.

I am now using a flexzilla 5/8" dia hose and it is night and day better for flow and yes it is also drinking water safe. I also think it is easier to coil up even on a cold day. I only wish they made them in colors other then green. I bought a second one for the black tank flush but I had to mark it up with a magic marker to tell which was which.

[peterbloss]

We have used the simple white fresh water hoses for years. I am still using the first one I bought in 1999 when we bought our pop up. Flush all good each time they are used. I am also using Clear2O prefilter and solid carbon filters this year to see if they are an improvement over the blue Camcorder carbon filters. It worked well on our 6 day, two park trip after Easter.

[kthoennes]

Thanks very much for posting this. Matches my experience exactly. Initially I thought they were the greatest hoses on earth, then they start failing.