Teknor Apex AquaFlex Water Hose 5/8 in x 25 ft
Teknor Apex AquaFlex Water Hose 5/8 in x 25 ft — Product description
This is Teknor Apex's AquaFlex drinking water hose, built to connect your RV or boat to a city water supply. It's a 5/8-inch inside diameter hose, 25 feet long, made from FDA-sanctioned, lead-free material so the water tastes like water and not garden hose. The ThumThing coupling makes hooking up at the spigot easy, even with cold hands.
When you pull into a campsite or tie up at a marina slip, the water you drink shouldn't taste like the hose it came through. That's the whole point of the Teknor Apex AquaFlex drinking water hose. It's built to connect your RV or boat to a community water supply through a standard threaded faucet, and it's made from FDA-sanctioned, lead-free material so what comes out the other end is water you can actually cook and drink with.
This is the 5/8-inch inside diameter version at 25 feet long. That length covers most pedestal-to-rig runs at a campground and most dock-to-boat hookups without leaving a giant coil you have to wrestle back into a locker. The 5/8-inch bore keeps a steady flow to your fresh water fill and your onboard pump, so you're not standing around waiting for the tank to top off.
The part boaters and RVers tend to like most is the ThumThing coupling on the faucet end. It gives you a bigger, grippier surface to thread the hose onto the spigot, which matters a lot when the connection is down low behind a pedestal or your hands are cold and wet. No more pinching a tiny brass collar with two fingers. You just grab the coupling and spin it on.
A couple of honest notes. This is a fresh-water hose, so keep it separate from any hose you'd use for tank flushing or waste. And it's not a heated hose, so it won't protect against freezing on a cold night. If you camp in below-freezing weather, you'll want a heated line for the winter and this one for the rest of the year. For three-season use, spring through fall, it's exactly the hose you want coiled in the wet locker.
Keep it drained and coiled loosely between trips and it'll last you a long time. It's a simple piece of gear, but it's the one standing between the campground spigot and your morning coffee, so it's worth getting right.
Key Features
- 5/8-inch inside diameter for steady flow to your fresh water fill and onboard pump
- 25-foot length reaches most campground pedestals and dock spigots without excess coil
- FDA-sanctioned, lead-free material keeps drinking and cooking water safe and clean-tasting
- ThumThing coupling gives you a large, grippy surface for easy hookup in tight or low spots
- Standard threaded connection attaches directly to a community water supply faucet
- Not heated, so it's ideal for three-season use spring through fall
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Teknor Apex reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Teknor Apex AquaFlex RV & Boat Drinking Water Hose, 5/8 in. x 25 ft. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Teknor Apex |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8503-25 |
| UPC | 031724850329 |
| Inside Diameter | 5/8 inch |
| Length | 25 feet |
| Material | FDA Sanctioned |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Coupling | ThumThing Coupling |
| Connection Type | Threaded |
| Heated | No |
| Application | RV and Boat Fresh Water |
Frequently asked questions
Is this hose safe for drinking water?
Yes. It's made from FDA-sanctioned, lead-free material, so it's designed for fresh drinking and cooking water on your RV or boat.
What size and length is it?
It has a 5/8-inch inside diameter and is 25 feet long.
Will it connect to a standard campground or dock faucet?
Yes. It uses a standard threaded connection to attach to a community water supply faucet, and the ThumThing coupling makes threading it on easier.
What is the ThumThing coupling?
It's an oversized, grippy coupling on the faucet end that gives you more to hold onto when threading the hose onto a spigot. That helps when the connection is low or your hands are cold and wet.
Is this a heated hose for winter camping?
No. This hose is not heated, so it won't protect against freezing. It's best for three-season use. For below-freezing conditions you'd want a dedicated heated hose.
Can I use it for anything other than fresh water?
Keep it as a dedicated fresh-water hose. Don't use it for tank flushing or waste, so you avoid any cross-contamination with your drinking water.
