Big buddy and quick disconnect hose?

[Jigaman]

These hoses suck when they get cold because they are so stiff. Has anyone had a hose made with the quick disconnect with a better quality hose that actually flexes in the cold temps? Where would you get something like that made at?

 

[2400]

How about one of these?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VVJG6PF/?tag=nodakangler10-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BN7DDSG/?tag=nodakangler10-20

 

[guywhofishes]

https://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/ice_842896/

 

[Kentucky Windage]

I had the local Cenex make mine. Much softer hose material that is much more forgiving in the cold. For the end that connects to the tank, I went with the outside/larger threads connecting to the tank that goes on/off my hand (not the MR heater, fine internal threads that require an adjustable wrench. Make sure the end that connects to the heater swivels. It was cheaper by about $5 and I have a much better product.

 

[guywhofishes]

this is the hose

 

[Jigaman]

yes, that is the one. I'm in the process of trying to find someone in the GF area who can make me a better one.

 

[guywhofishes]

yes, that is the one. I'm in the process of trying to find someone in the GF area who can make me a better one.

or cut the ends off with an inch or two to spare - and replace the hose - use the original hardware

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(using swivel connectors)

 

[Captain Ahab]

More pliable hose sounds great until it kinks like an old garden hose.

 

[shorthairsrus]

U don't need a filter with the new hose supposedly. My old one is flexible.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

More pliable hose sounds great until it kinks like an old garden hose.

I’m on my 3rd or 4th year with mine and have had zero issues. I’ve had a couple others made for friends with the same results.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

U don't need a filter with the new hose supposedly. My old one is flexible.

How often is one supposed to replace the filter?

Paging Hank Hill!

 

[raider]

I bought a refill adapter and fill off a bigger tank... truly portable and 2 of the smaller bottles last me all day without the hassle of the tank and hose...

 

[guywhofishes]

two bottles have never lasted me all day on low/medium

I wonder if mine leaks

 

[Fisherman25]

Maybe flexzilla will make em. That’d be great!