This reel belongs to the water-handling equipment in my purchase list. Its wall-mounted storage format makes the mounting position and hose route the important layout questions.
I bought GLAHODEN Hundred-Foot Retractable Hose Reel as part of my camper van equipment.
This reel belongs to the water-handling equipment in my purchase list. Its wall-mounted storage format makes the mounting position and hose route the important layout questions.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Giraffe alternatives offer hundred-foot and hundred-thirty-foot hose arrangements. Hose diameter, reach and the room around the swivel bracket distinguish the choices.
Giraffe Hundred-Foot Hose Reel
This Giraffe reel stores a hundred-foot garden hose in a wall-mounted housing. Its swivel bracket and automatic rewind organize the hose around a fixed mounting position.
