TPLGT Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I live in a condo community and have an area (spigot) where we can wash our cars. We need to bring our own hose. I ahve a regualr 50' garden hose I haul in my car and then down to the wash area. That garden hose sucks the big one. It is not very easy to coil and it is awkward. Anyone have a 'portable' hose that works well? I have seen those roll up hoses that coil into the box but was not sure if it's any good? Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Portable Ho's? I live in an apt. so I have no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 How did I know this was going to come out... Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENCOB Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 You shouldn't use the "regular 50' garden hose" to wash your car. Use the bucket method for washing and a non garden hose for rinsing. No portable hos here but we have 2 water hoses, both on "made in china" cheap plastic reels in boxes. You're more than welcome to use and keep 1 or both of the reels, I don't like them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I use the bucket method. What the hell does it matter if I use a garden hose or not? I just need something that is easy to coil and put away. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENCOB Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Garden hose is not for cars, save it for your next garden or flower bed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Why is a garden hose bad? What should be used instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENCOB Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Garden hose isn't bad but OP wrote "That garden hose sucks the big one. It is not very easy to coil and it is awkward." So he ought to stay away from garden hoses Simple solution: Walk down to the "area" when another person is using whatever hose and ask to use it after them. Better yet, propose a community car wash day and have an outside party to boot......Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 The expensive hoses tend to be easier to roll up. I think Eastwoods or is it Gariot (sp) has some in there catalogs. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danase Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I've been using a garden hose all my life. Go with the springy coiled hoses. That are light weight and good for carrying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenchan Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 if i had to carry around my hose i too would probably just use the spring coiled ones. and use the Griot's 9 position nozzle with the soap dispenser built-in. then you wont need a bucket. i mean, i would obviously use 2 bucket method on my hobby cars, but on a daily driver who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 I ended up buying this...it rolls up flat into the carrier...works like a champ! Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Ya, that's what I was talking about. BTW I can't believe we had a thread on this topic. It's just a hose...LOL 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 But it's the hose that washed my magnificent ride...we all so over the top on this site. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Home Depot or Lowes has a portable garden hose model, think it was about $35.It has 65' of regular graden style hose that retracts onto a reel in a plastic box. The whole assembly is probably about 20" tall by about 7" wide. I can take a few pictures of mine that I used back during my apartment days. I do like the models that the hose can fold flat though as shown in an earlier post, they are much more compact and probably don't hold any water after the fact to drain out in the back of your car. Found a link, it's nothing special but it works.http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=84955-302-2388100&lpage=none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 That's not portable, Seb. thanks for the thought, though. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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