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.

[@GanderFlight]

Most manufacturers would replace the item under warranty by sending you a replacement item. Instead they're sending you a gift card that (if the amount is enough to purchase the exact product again) allows you to buy another product however you want OR to use the money to purchase one of their competitors items. I'm genuinely curious, what is shady about this practice? I'd actually prefer it because if I had a failure of a product and no longer wished to use it a replacement item would be exactly NOT what I was looking for.

[@WanderingWeekends]

@@GanderFlight I understand your point. My point is I don't want the hassle of looking for another product. Give an option maybe? Just not how I would do business. Take care of your customers. On that note they've approved my claim for $29.95 which is the lowest price they've ever sold for. If I wanted to replace with another 50ft zero-G it would cost me $36.95 (add shipping if you aren't a Prime member) Research is done and I'll be moving to this... amzn.to/3uMfXfZ Time will tell on this one...

[@GanderFlight]

@@WanderingWeekends I think you're spot on with the best solution being to give the customer an option. On the claim amount, I did notice on their warranty page that if you don't provide a receipt that the refund will be for the lowest price currently available. Now that, I disagree with - the amount should be enough to cover getting a replacement to my door at the time of the warranty claim - receipt or not. I'm interested to see after this season what your thoughts are on the new hose! :)

[@dontwantnospam]

As an Amazon affiliate, didn't you purchase the hose from Amazon? You are aware you can go through your purchase history and reprint the receipt. Also all hoses will stain and can have mold in them. Just it is much more visible on a white background. That's why we always make the last 4 feet filtered. We put a filter on at the tap and a high filtration cartridge just before it enters the trailer.

[@andresd9146]

@@WanderingWeekends awesome definitely let us know how the new hose works out. Looks pretty good

[@g-pawmikey5508]

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.

[@garyag45]

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.

[@Cori1776]

We just decided to buy a new hose every year because every hose has problems or at least gets gross inside unless you sanitize it each time but who does that? No one. Hoses aren’t expensive so just buy new ones frequently.

[@jonathanfrench5323]

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.

[@surfquest73]

I'’ve had a Zero G hose going on 2 yrs, with no issues so far.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Hopefully they stand behind the ones that don't last... there seems to be plenty. Not sure I'm a fan of a Visa gift card but it's better than nothing... IF they do it...

[@reberhardt]

@@WanderingWeekends Use the gift card to buy another Zero G

[@luminousveiws]

I think the card shows confidence. You could use it on some other hose! But the reality is there are many using the ZeroG for years, if they had a big problem we'd hear about it.

[@lmallard3788]

Wow! We will have to buy 2- one to see how it is made and other to use.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Good luck. Teknor Apex sent me 3 more to try and duplicate what happened. They all leak.

[@stangodard1]

I’ve seen 2 Zero G hoses fail. One was mine at the sticks and bricks, one was a neighbor at a campground. I’ve never trusted them as a primary hose. I use the common white hose for that, but would love to find something better. I do use the Zero G for black water flush though. I love the fact that it takes up such a small amount of storage space. Thanks for another great video!

[@WanderingWeekends]

Appreciate you watching and commenting!!

[@frankstith7800]

Zero-G 25’ and 50’. Only been RVing since October 2020, so not very long, but the zero-g has been good to me.

[@santini1953]

We don't drink water from zero G . We use bottled water.

[@sandybostian1188]

I use the regular white one but was thinking of a zero g. We have a very small trailer so compactability is a premium but it still has to work.

[@WanderingWeekends]

trying this one... time will tell... amzn.to/3uMfXfZ

[@edwardlagow6886]

Probably similar to the SnowJoe Aqua-Joe fiber jacketed no kink hose . Mine burst in the middle of my 75’ 1/2” hose . Was rated for 600psi , the warranty process takes about 10 days total, you submit picture evidence of the damage, they issue you replacement immediately, in my case they are sold out of the 75’ models and upgraded me free to the orange commercial 3/4” hose 75’. The shipping is the longest part. 3-5bisiness day UPS by ground , warranty transfers to new unit .

[@elisamuelcuadrado2144]

No issues with mine but I’m going to replace it at the year mark. I don’t drink any water except bottled water in the RV.

[@budellsworth1265]

Have you thought of installing a mobile filter housing at the hook up then have the hose go to the travel trailer? Also at this mobile filter housing have second housing for water treatment.?

[@WanderingWeekends]

We have a pretty decent filter system setup.

[@budellsworth1265]

@@WanderingWeekends cool!.....I didn’t know you all had one. My bad. And to think it still did that damage to the hose. Happy trails to your family. You have a great channel to learn from.

[@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.

[@WilliamNau]

I have never had a problem with mine. As far as the inside, never take a look at the inside of the city water lines running to your house. You will never use that water again.

[@EBKRV412]

This is oh so true. I use to do a lot of utility work and 4 inch main water lines were so clogged up it was lucky to have a 1 inch opening were water could pass through. If a majority of people had seen this they would never drink or bathe with the water supplied to there house again or they would just be completely grossed out haha.

[@computerfixer06]

I bought a similar flexible hose at Home Depot a few weeks ago, haven't had a chance to use it yet though. Woke up to 30 degrees in MN this morning, glad I haven't run water in the camper yet!

[@Giesis]

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

[@erichagan1379]

I bought one off of Amazon and it started leaking after using it 3 times. However the end is sealed or compressed is the flaw. Great idea, but epic fail on the workmanship.

[@teamfusionracing]

Wow, so many comments about hoses failing? I don't have a Zero G, but I have about 15 different hoses we use around home... including several green flexzilla hoses. I can't recall any hoses "failing" unless they were just really old. I don't buy cheap hoses any more because life is stressful enough already. Cheap hoses are terrible to use. But still, mine never failed... I just got tired of fighting with them. BTW, I have a 100' flexzilla that's at least 10 years old... abused, faded, etc but still works fine. That's another vote for "green". I considered getting a Zero G to keep in the RV.... but I will take a pass for now. Thanks for the heads up

[@russellhancock9765]

I normally but the Plain White R.V. specifically for Drinking water. To keep it from freezing, I get at least a 100 light string of Minature Incandescent Christmas Lights and Duct Tape them to the house and put water pipe insulation over the lights. My hoze has never frozen. I usually plug it in, if the temperature is going to be below 40° F.

[@brianccarr]

Camco freshwater hose with cam lock fittings seem to work just fine.

[@E_House]

We've had ours for 3 years now and haven't had any issues yet. I do worry about mold growth though...

[@timscott70]

Are those solid steps the 26” or 30”. I have the same RV and will be adding those after watching your video. Thanks in advance.

[@WanderingWeekends]

We actually have the 28inch step.

[@timscott70]

@@WanderingWeekends looks like a perfect fit. Thanks! Huge upgrade on the 2800BH. Can’t wait to do this!

[@myleshansel7950]

Mine has worked fine for years, question. Why a separate hose for the black tank flush???

[@WanderingWeekends]

many times the water at the dump stations isn't potable water.

[@myleshansel7950]

@@WanderingWeekends I don't use dump stations, we always try for full hook up's so I can dump right at the site. But I do understand now for the extra hose, thanks

[@ChanceP]

I love some zeroG hoses... great for storage and easy to handle! I just think like everything else just needs to be replaced every once in awhile, like tires, power cables and ect.....

[@ChanceP]

We also fulltime travel and things just get used a lot and thrashed on the road.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I don’t disagree... but this one only lasted about 30 nights 😔 ... and they only refunded 80% of the cost to buy another one. Bummer.

[@KingRatt]

My end came off on the third use.

[@dougmorris5625]

IMPORTANT that you read the info on the BOTTOM of he box, especially the coupling care information and the warranty information. My two Zero-G hoses have lasted five years so far and I would not own any other hose!

[@vdubing01]

Man..... who you calling hose!? 😅 I almost bought one of these the other day, and thought NOPE! I better go watch your video first. I'm glad I did. I think I'll just stick with the white camco hose. They've never given me any problems.

[@WanderingWeekends]

😂🤣

[@rocks2rocks06]

every zero G hose I own leaks at the connector. I only use them for black water flushing "non potable water use". the material is porous and why it collects gunk. my 20 year old white hose still going strong and after each use the water is blown out with oil free air.

[@gantfrost7749]

I think any hose will stain inside over time. And the leak you had at the connection, I wonder if that could have been fixed with a hose clamp?

[@WanderingWeekends]

I cut open a 22 year old white hose in another vid. It was squeaky clean.

[@bigdanc.8429]

I was thinking about purchasing zero G hose but now have to wait to see what the new holy grail hose is.

[@Preparedglueguy1]

ditto

[@patticrompton4425]

Same problem, less then a year old, and you can't fix them. Love them because of the light weight but iam done. They are not cheep

[@BrewReview]

My 25ft Zero-G broke after using it to water my backyard for about a month. Mine shredded at the male fitting end as well, just popped right out! I submitted a claim but haven’t heard anything from them. Went to the garage and got out my trusty heavy rubber hose. More of a pain to use and store, but with brass fittings and a seemingly invincible build, I’m convinced these flexy hoses aren’t worth the hassle. Also shady I haven’t even heard from the company yet after two weeks time. Shame. We’ll see how long my 50ft lasts, but my rubber one is on backup in case.

[@claycarter3535]

Going on 3 years with my Zero-G hose and it sprung a leak. Hose cracked near the male fitting. It does kink too if you do not wind it up without any twisting.

[@bobw349]

Had one on order just canx the order!!

[@JordanStJohn-sl7zl]

Dang, I just bought both blue and black 50' Zero-G hoses for our new camper.... Hope we have better luck than that!

[@stephaniefitch4713]

And find it slightly disturbing that it did that.

[@bowers396]

I have these zero G hoses on my camper and I also have flexzilla hoses at home love both. I saw you might look into the flexzilla, they're made by the same company as zero g.

[@bowers396]

I stand corrected the flexzilla is not made by apex. Hopefully I didn’t confuse anyone.

[@bobr7867]

Now that’s a bummer! We’ve had our Zero G about a year and it’s still fine - tho every soft collapsible hose we’ve had in the past failed fairly quickly so we didn’t use them for quite a while. We were hoping the Zero G would be the ticket long term. Thanks for the info - and let us know if you find a viable alternative! 👍💦

[@WanderingWeekends]

Will do!

[@pauls477]

Great video thank you. And there is no way on gods green earth i would drink water from ANY RV / rv park water system.

[@beerbelly6670]

I have no problem with mine. Did you use a water pressure regulator? I also use one for work every day with no problems. I have noticed they changed there design on the black ones.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Yes we use a regulator.

[@coreymerritt7742]

I’ve had my zero g hose in front and back of my house 4 years no problem but I’ve always used the white camco drinking for the travel trailer and a crappy cheap green hose for the sewer black tank flush 😁

[@WanderingWeekends]

This one failed after about 30 days of camping. They seem to be hit or miss. I hope the other 2 I have work out.

[@coreymerritt7742]

@@WanderingWeekends Flat Hose Camping / Marine/ RV Polyurethane Hose 5/8-inch x 25 ft. Blue on eBay or Home Depot don’t know how it is but looks good for storage

[@WanderingWeekends]

I’ll have a look!

[@jetdriver]

You’ve had one hose failure. Certainly the mold is disturbing but do you know that other hoses aren’t subject to this? It seems a little premature to swear off the hoses if they have delivered good service to date.

[@WanderingWeekends]

My complaint is the destruction of your hose and then best case scenario they send you a Visa gift card which takes weeks to arrive (per their information). Why not offer a simple refund or have some confidence in your product and send another hose. They do not send replacement hoses to customers.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Also keep in mind we’re weekend campers. While I’ve had the hose about 8 months it’s only been in use around 30 days. Kinda sad.

[@jetdriver]

@@WanderingWeekends I fully understand your frustration. I had a suitcase where the handle failed under warranty recently and before they sent me a brand new suitcase I had to slash open the front with a knife and send them a picture. Certainly the hose should not have failed. However, even the best companies with the best products have things go wrong. There is a bright side to the Visa gift card. If they sent you a brand new hose you’d be stuck with it even if you no longer wanted their product. Or you’d be stuck waiting for the replacement to arrive. This way you can go right out and buy what you want knowing they are sending you the equivalent of cash. As long as the amount actually covers the cost of a replacement and is delivered with reasonable speed I’m personally ok with that policy.

[@kevincameron8437]

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.

[@ski3435]

Have you cut open your white hose to see what's on the inside? Maybe it looks worse....

[@wareairaviationservicesllc4933]

Do all hoses mold?

[@WanderingWeekends]

Well I thought about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn_LhX1-d7eJjaM

[@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!

[@WanderingWeekends]

Based on the comments they’re very hit or miss. I don’t hear of many Camco hose failures... they’re simply a pain to deal with. I just received the EvoFlex hose.... we will see how that one goes.

[@paulacartwrightjohnson8479]

We have used these hose but they have fail. We tried them twice. No more!

[@WanderingWeekends]

Love the concept... but they just aren't worth the money...

[@rogervaught3985]

So, what was the refund resolution?

[@WanderingWeekends]

They sent me a Visa with the amount I paid for the hose… unfortunately it wasn’t enough to have covered a new hose (not that I wanted another one).

[@Griff8898]

Great review of what's going on inside the hose. I too have been loving the benifits of the zero g, but I also have so much faith in it that I carry a spare (also for those suprise faucets 10ft to the back of the camper). I love the pack ability of them, but it does seem too good to hold up. So far mine have lasted a couple of years, but so has my ragged expandable hose I use for the black tank flush. Maybe they are lasting because I keep expecting them to fail, just to prove me wrong.😄

[@WanderingWeekends]

Haha! They’ll last you 20 years!

[@wildeman7443]

Mine leaked on the third outing from new. I always buy extra just in case, so I changed filter, connector, added Teflon tape and then eventually open “my brand new in box” replacement and it leaked as well. Complete garbage and I wouldn’t buy them again. In fact I just ordered some camco “normal” hoses. Old ones will be going into garbage. Worthless

[@RM-um9dg]

Try Flexilla, they are great. Not as light as Zero G for storing, but not terribly heavy compared to some, and in all other ways a great high quality hose

[@annamarnold]

Do you mind sharing the link where you submitted your warranty claim? This exact same issue just happened with my 100’ zero g. I was just looking for any way to try and salvage it because they aren’t cheap hoses.. Luckily I happened upon your video and learned about the warranty! I just can’t figure out where the right place is to submit the claim?

[@WanderingWeekends]

You have to call their customer service team for the link. :-/

[@situationaladventures]

Can you run tests on what a regular rv water hose would have looked like on the inside? Would the mold issue be any better? Is there a better way to store hoses to prevent it?

[@WanderingWeekends]

Great question. Definitely not saying it’s just a zero-G problem as far as the mold goes. Just found it interesting. I’d suggest a good filter system and a periodic hose sanitization. It’s possible the collapsing feature of this hose prevents it from drying out though. Tough to say.

[@situationaladventures]

@@WanderingWeekends Roger that. Thanks for responding!

[@thecasualrver]

I had the same issue with one of mine Zero-G hoses (4-years old), cut off the ends took a photo and in 12 hours I had a Visa card sent to me via digital card. As far as the mold and staining goes, any hose can have that issue, many factors can contribute to that, quality of the water source, storing the hose with water still left in, storing the hose with both ends connected to each other, etc.

[@jellybeanmom06]

I am having the EXACT issue. The leaking and I am about to fill a hot tub. I was just going to get a rubber washer replacement but I won't bother. I will be getting something else.

[@WanderingWeekends]

They’re garbage. After this video they sent me more to try. They’ve all leaked.

[@richardreynolds7042]

I have 2 of those that failed in less than 2 months. They were only used a dozen times or so. Mine both split longitudinally. I won’t buy another one.

[@jimlongest3469]

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.

[@timjbolchoz]

I had two of these hoses in use on two different outside spigots. I attached common garden nozzles on each. The hoses never leaked but when I went to take the nozzles off they had galled to the hose connections and could not be removed. I can't find a store locally that has a hose repair kit for the Zero-G hose. I won't buy another though I like their flexibility.

[@jimmyramirez5787]

Mine leaked the first RV trip with it. JUST the way yours failed at the crimped part.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Here’s the hose I’ve been using… it’s great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5PRZ5eFdqyjopo

[@jasonholbert6529]

How is the evo holding up ? My zero g finally failed. And wanted to know how the evo has held up after a year of use.

[@WanderingWeekends]

It’s rock solid! I happily recommend them. That said I have another option coming in a video soon!!

[@ronaldpigeon4713]

I have not used those type of hoses but was considering to save space. Right now using the white overpriced RV style hoses. So far no problems. Was not sure how the expanding hoses would hold up to constant UV and under pressure. Maybe just a bad hose?

[@WanderingWeekends]

Maybe so... but it’s the shady warranty claim process I have an issue with. As a small business owner if I had a customer politely call with a failed product and that customer was willing to give my product a second chance I would jump at the opportunity to keep them as a customer... if I was confident in my product. A Visa gift card is my best case scenario here and I just dont like doing business that way.

[@ronaldpigeon4713]

@@WanderingWeekends That I 100% agree with you. If it is warranted for x years then should last or compensate. Looking at the comments here looks like 25-30% failure rate? The problem is I think few of us really expect a product to last like a maker may claim (me anyway). I want it to but seldom do they and the companies in my opinion bank on few claims since folks just get another... However at the prices they should perform as claimed... Thanks.

[@jimbotwoten]

I literally bought one 1 hour ago, washed half of my car and the hose pulled out of the faucet hook up end.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Yep… they’re junk. The replacements they sent me have also failed.

[@jamesholmes9493]

Not negative if it’s real world

[@nztabletmyimhyll9245]

Nothing is worse than those "pocket" hoses that expand and contract. I got 5 uses out of it and it failed at the coupling like yours did under low pressure use. I have a zero g now and its held up better, but I'm not working it like a normal household hose. I only use it to clean my boat because that rubber comes off on the fiberglass.

[@ronaldpigeon4713]

I thought the pocket and zero g were the same, expanding hoses?

[@nztabletmyimhyll9245]

@@ronaldpigeon4713 yeah. Totally different. Only way to describe is is the hose feels like it's made out of balloon rubber and elastic so that when it pressures up it's grows. "Pocket" is the brand name.

[@ronaldpigeon4713]

@@nztabletmyimhyll9245 so what exactly is a zero g hose? Thanks.

[@TheGrainSideUp]

Interesting, but not surprising. I have had two 100' zero G yard hoses for well over 6 years. No issues, no leaks. About the only thing is the shield color has faded from the Texas heat. What is not surprising is what you find inside the hose, but I wonder what you find inside other hoses? I had a ladder that broke and the manufacturer made me cut the ladder legs before they sent me a replacement ladder. I didn't understand it, but I did it and sent them pictures. I guess they do not want you to sell the old ladder....maybe a liability issue??

[@WanderingWeekends]

I’ve been using a Camco EVOFlex for nearly 2 years now. No black buildup.

[@TheGrainSideUp]

I did watch your steel braided hose video. I may have to pick up your set up for our trailer.

[@mackenzielenz8229]

I wonder if their replacement policy changed... I had a black zero-G hose about 2 years ago go bad. I put in a request for replacement, and similar to your situation, I had to cut the ends off my failed hose. I did that, provided the proof, and they actually shipped me a replacement instead of a refund/visa gift card.

[@mackenzielenz8229]

FYI in my case the inner rubber of the hose detached from the hose end, so it was leaking through the cloth fabric which is the outer layer of the hose.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Apparently they have changed that policy. I received about 85% of what it would cost for a new one.

[@thebrizzy]

Thats why i buy cheap white hoses

[@gvayers2495]

Love the ZeroG. We have a 25 footer and a 50 footer. Love the convenience, portability and usability. Also have a third 50 footer that I use for utility purposes. We also have 2 of the blue Camco insulated/heated hoses (@ 20-25 ft each). Have had a problem with an end on one of the Camco hoses. The end literally separated and came apart. It flooded our 5th wheel’s basement storage compartment for hours before we discovered it. Fun! Fun! (But I digress) As for the Zero G - Sounds to me like the test for you should be whether or not they stand by their warranty. Yes, it failed; but that is what the warranty is for. I would still keep recommending the Zero G ... unless they don’t stand by their warranty. Then, if they don’t, you would need to determine whether you got enough value out of it to use it (essentially) without a warranty.

[@timothybrown3558]

So I have a zero-G that I use as a secondary hose for dousing the campfire, clean-up, neighbor control:). I was somewhat suspicious of it for potable water so never used it that way. So far no leaks. On the subject of garden hoses though, I spent a lot of money on one for my wheel-less home and thought nothing of the aluminum fittings rather than brass fittings. Those aluminum fittings are now like they have been welded tight, or I am getting weaker in my old age, I can’t loosen them.

[@generationgapreviews4026]

Hey check out Eley hoses. They aren’t cheap, but their hose reels and hoses are amazing. They are polyurethane, drinking water safe, lead free and resistant to mold and mildew.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Big money... but if you get what you pay for it’s all good!

[@generationgapreviews4026]

@@WanderingWeekends I agree they are expensive. Don’t have one for my rv yet, but do have a hose and wall mounted reel. I have zero-g for my rv until they fail. Good luck!

[@quengafarm]

I've seen this many times, so I still haven't purchased one. I prefer hoses I can repair. I have 2 cheap hoses I got from Target, they get heavy use at my house and I've had to replace the ends once for about $5 a side... much rather have them.

[@pogveteranar9415]

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.

[@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.

[@rocky2416]

I just had the same experience. I thought it was a great product, then... fail.

[@GanderFlight]

While I understand your frustration I don't feel like anything you stated was specific to these hoses. All hoses fail at connection points, all white hoses will have the staining and mold issues in similar situations... where is the issue with Zero G and not just an issue with white colored hoses used at various locations sporadically throughout the year? I love your content but I feel this video might be a bit premature - seems you're flustered and upset - which I get, but I think your concerns are about hoses in general.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Really it’s their shady warranty claim process. I’m not a tough customer. I’m not even upset the hose failed... it’s frustrating but I’m well aware bad apples happen. As a small business owner of someone politely called me with a failed product and was willing to give my product a second chance I’d jump at the opportunity to keep them as a customer... if I was confident in my product. A Visa gift card is best case scenario here and while it’s better than nothing it’s not how I prefer to do business.

[@richardgivens2422]

Going 3 years on the 25' white hose that my RV center threw in with the purchase of the trailer. It has been in heat and also below 32 cold. When spigot is too far away, I have one of those collapsible (good for drinking) hoses that I have attached once. This hasn't been a big issue, as there is usually a WalMart or RV center somewhere near a destination. Good to know, though.

[@benford574]

If you connect your hose together while in storage it to keep the water inside the hose, will grow mold inside it. I filter at my rv so I am sure our hose is gross inside but with a filter that goes down to .5 microns it will get any of the mold out, as mold spores are typically 10-30 microns. Also, why is it such a big deal that they send a Visa card? Honestly if my hose failed like yours did, my response would be to just buy another. As I would assume that would cause me less stress and take less time than trying to warranty a water hose.

[@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.

[@benford574]

@@WanderingWeekends you might be right, but there was a lot of assumptions in your statement about why they give a visa gift card instead of a replacement product. It is possible, and more likely in my opinion, that they do this to save costs on shipping. By using the gift cards they saving on postage, but they save even more on not having to have the personal to pull the product outside of their normal pipeline that is going to the retail stores. I don’t know how they have their business set up but it is very possible that they use a sublet manufacturing company to make the product and ship it directly to their retail stores. If that is the case then to send our replacement products, (on what may be very few warranty claims, we don’t know) they would have to set up a local warehouse to store it and personal to package and ship it to warranty customers. This would be a very large expense. I have no idea if that is true, but it is possible. You could also be right and they are just shady. I would encourage everyone to think the best of people and businesses until they prove themselves untrustworthy. From your story it doesn’t seem they have reached that point yet. Good luck and I hope you get your visa gift card. Btw: did you connect the ends of the hose when in storage? Just wondering for my own knowledge, as I was told by another long time rver to not connect them because it causes mold growth inside the hose.

[@chrisworrell2401]

Mine failed rwo days ago camping in the same exact place, were the brass coupling mates up with the aluminum. Back to the camco white hose.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I’m going to research long and hard to see if I can find something other than that dang white hose! Haha

[@drkeds01]

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.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

Mine burst near the male end. Just cut the ends off and took pictures. Sending pix to them for determination. Probably either get no refund or credit or one that is barely anything. Planning on buying a different hose this time. Oh and the Zero-G hoses WILL KINK EASILY. Especially if you have low water pressure like I do. It is possible to repair the hose with a barbed fitting on each end. But why bother since there will be another hole in another place. Now the hose is maybe a jump-rope! lol

[@WanderingWeekends]

Yep, they’re pure garbage. Great concept… just haven’t made it work.

[@crazysquirrel9425]

@@WanderingWeekends It was good while it lasted ALMOST. It could have worked if they altered the design a bit but that costs them money and the price would skyrocket. Every one of that type of hose has a lot of complaints. Probably will go with a Gilmore Heavy Duty one. Still haven't decided. Flexon seems OK but that too has issues. Some have cheap thin brass fittings but the idiots crimped them on with steel or aluminum. Others are aluminum made to look like brass. And still others are all aluminum so you cannot keep the hose attached to the faucet for long periods. Why can't they make a decent hose anymore? Grandpa had a real rubber hose with HEAVY brass fittings. THICK heavy brass fittings. The kind you could put a wrench on and not worry about stripping anything out. And it too would kink but it still works today. Darned thing was pretty heavy though so you didn't move it around a whole lot. While my pipes are 5/8" roughly (iron pipes actually 3/4" OD), I will opt for a 3/4" hose to reduce any pressure losses over that 100+ feet.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I LOVE this hose. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5PRZ5eFdqyjopo

[@lisamcgrath3132]

We don’t use those. We’ve seen my mother in law have lots of problems with them while using at her house.

[@Punkin1218]

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.

[@WanderingWeekends]

You’re the second one to mention flexzilla. Maybe I’ll give it a whirl.

[@wmcnett]

Pocket Hose has worked well for me for a couple years now, Amazon B07JCD8TG7. Good pressure, compact size, plenty of reach, no kinks, but it will drip slowly at times from the fittings. I've never had a hose that didn't leak a little from somewhere.

[@tonyrodgers6730]

Gee-whiz! I don’t have a Zero G hose but I wonder if my “white drinking water only” hose could have deposits and mold in IT? And if it does is this something that happens to all hoses or is there a “life expectancy” for using a hose or a “bleach” method for maintaining drinking hose reliability and safety? (Maybe another episode?)

[@WanderingWeekends]

I have a subscriber sending me a hose they've been using for 22 years to cut open!

[@webcompanion]

I bought one for the first time last year, it broke after about a week of use around my house. I returned it. Won't buy those again!

[@timleinart1645]

Yup, junk. The carcass on mine split like a dropped melon. Only 35psi !!!

[@rickyp.625]

Ya, they're junk. Mine leaked at the connection like yours right out of the box. Bought at lowe's. I'll try the refund route. Was looking forward to long life and sense of pride with a good hose. FAIL!!

[@roberthoel4903]

My Zero-G hose failed at the same location. Leaked right at the connection. I didn’t purchase another Zero-G, another drinking water quality hose (Aqua Jose) with the same flexibility. Used it once no issues so far. We shall see after a few trips this summer.

[@SM-dv6wi]

We had 2, a blue and a white, both failed miserably will leaks at the coupling…..would love to know any ideas to repair the hose after its cut for a credit?

[@ericyoung6566]

My Zero-G hose leaks from the connection to the water faucet. I have tried adding an extra washer to help tighten it, but it doesn't help. It appears that the water is coming through between the brass(?) inside part and the silver connection to the water spigot and coming out under the black plastic hose end. This is a total waste of money. If anyone else is even thinking about buying one - save your money! UPDATE: I contacted both Camping World (the seller) and Zero-G about the hose. NO REPLY from either place after a month of waiting! Total waste of money!

[@mooreacrestxgardenening4979]

How did the return go? Update. We just tried to use one for the first time and it leaked at both ends.

[@ericyoung6566]

@@mooreacrestxgardenening4979 I contacted the manufacturer and Camping World and heard nothing back for either one. Since then, I haven't bought anything from Camping World and I put the Zero-G hose in the garbage. I bought a Camco EvoFlex blue hose and it is great!

[@redhawk6395]

I have a zero g hose but i only use it for black tank flush so really don't care about the gunk issue inside the hose. For the drinking water I use Camco Tastepure drinking water hose. Hopefully it does not have that gunk you show on the inside of that hose, but I always use a water filter at the "fresh" water tap at my rv site, and then when I run the tap water in my rv I fill a Brita water container and use that to drink from. Maybe I am paranoid, but at least there are 2 layers of protection. I attach the water filter at the water source, then run the tastepure hose to the rv fresh water inlet. After watching your video perhaps I should attach the water filter right at the connection to the fresh water inlet at the rv, then at least it may filter anything collected in the hose before the water enters the fresh water inlet of the rv ?

[@Thomas-qk7wf]

Seeing the inside of the hose certainly makes the case for sanitizing it, at least, every year when you sanitize your freshwater tank.

[@WanderingWeekends]

no doubt!

[@timf6916]

I use clearsource 3 filter system. So far I like it . I use a orange color hose. I think I got it at Lowe’s, it is water drinking safe. I don’t remember the name. I did use zero water hose till the black birds peck holes in it, when we went to the Grand Canyon.

[@rknopf87]

Mine failed after 5 months of full-time use at 60psi, I went back to my Old faithful flexzilla.

[@donnarwilcox]

Which hose did you go with and how happy are you with it?

[@WanderingWeekends]

I’ve used the Camco EVOFlex a good bit. It is good. That said I was just sent a REALLY great option a few weeks ago. Stay tuned for that one. Rugged AND easy to deal with.

[@donnarwilcox]

@@WanderingWeekends I need to buy today. Any way you can tell me the name of it so i can research it?

[@ColtonsDad1]

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.

[@BillUtah]

Not sponsored by Zero G ... 🥴 I was actually thinking about going with these hoses. I just use the camco hoses.

[@rdatkins1]

I don't believe the filter will do anything for the red stuff. It's iron in the water, those filters won't touch it.

[@harryduncan6699]

I’ve used Zero-g for several years, at home and on the RV. I always use a pressure regulator on all faucet ends at both places. I haven’t seen an RV hose that won’t mold so I run the water through a filter at the RV end. Water through the RV is not for drinking or cooking, only water through the Berkey is for that. The first two RV’s we owned I had access to the freshwater tank. I installed deck openings on top of both with screw tops. You wouldn’t believe the mold that grew on the inside top service. In hot weather I checked the tank monthly and usually found it needed cleaning with a brush and Clorox water. If you sanitizing your tank by filling it with dilute Clorox water your going to miss where the mold is growing, so if you don’t have access to inside, fill with Clorox water and drive around getting it to slosh onto the top service. Sanitize your tank twice as much as you think it needs it. The mold in your hose is the least of your worries. You wouldn’t believe the number of RVers that want to argue that the filter should go on the faucet to keep your hose clean. My response is if I’m putting filtered water into my tank it shouldn’t need sanitized. Anyway, I always lower hose pressure and have yet to have one fail, and I have five Zero-G hoses that I use on a regular bases.

[@mikedaegele8567]

I bought the rv hose and it leaks as well right out of the package so I ordered another one and it leaks as well. I will be returning them both to Walmart.

[@daviddion3731]

I’ve had two of these crap out on me but it’s a crap shoot because if you get a good one it can last a good while, however I’ve never used one for fresh water usage.