Winterizing Port Hose

[Hawkpat]

My old RV had a quick turn by-pass near the pump for insertion of anti-freeze. The intake hose was pretty small with a female end.

The new 3400 has the winterize port with a standard water intake. Do I just get a small regular hose and cut off a two foot section? or is there a special hose (narrower inlet like the old one)?

Thanks for any assistance.

[bncinwv]

I just cut off a two foot section of old garden hose. Works fine.
Bingo

[steves]

I did as you described - cut an old hose and use that to winterize. I'm not aware of any special hose.

[H. John Kohl]

I got some smaller plastic tubing about 1/2 inch put a hose end on it came out about 6 or 8 inches and a 90 degree elbow then a section to almost the floor of the convenience center. This keeps the suction hose straight so it gets most the liquid and easy to slide into the jug.

[Sierra 117]

I cut off the end of a garden hose, it works fine.

[HOOK]

There are kits available at most RV centers.

[BB_TX]

I bought a 10' white hose at Walmart. Cut it in two. Use one half for winterizing. The other half I can use for the fresh water fill tube should I want to use it instead of the "power fill" feature.

[racerjoe]

I saved a couple of removed wash machine fill hoses. cut off one end and they are a perfect size for filling tank or use as a suction hose etc: and free ..

[dieselguy]

If you don't have a hose to sacrifice ... Lowe's, Home Depot, ACE Hardware have plastic barbed fittings matching the male hose end ... then just buy 3' or so of 1/2" or 5/8" clear tubing usually right next to the fittings at the store.