Water connector French Aires

[RSD7a]

Not used many Aires so far on this trip but a couple of Aires we've been in seem to need a specialised connector for the water point. Our range of gadgetry won't touch it. Can anyone explain where to get these things. (In France). Are they commonly needed?

 

[Wooie1958]

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[The laird]

Also the hose lock screw onto tap and push hose onto is common

 

[witzend]

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But when you connect it you get full flow/pressure there is one available in most french hypermarkets which includes a tap

 

[Fazerloz]

Some french aires have had Chicago/ Geka/ Claw Coupings on the taps that I have been on.

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[RSD7a]

This is one I'm struggling with.
Is the connector for this the one on post#3, pushed into the opening?

 

[witzend]

This is one I'm struggling with.
Is the connector for this the one on post#3, pushed into the opening?
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Thats the one either woolies or mine fits

 

[Canalsman]

This is one I'm struggling with.
Is the connector for this the one on post#3, pushed into the opening?
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Yes ...

 

[witzend]

Yes ...

Thats what you need for the normal borne taps would push in But then you,ll need something to connect to that

 

[RSD7a]

Tadaah!
Just pulled into canal side Aire at Thaon Les Vosges (Eastern France) and yes, this is the connector needed here. Purchased at Brico Marche.

 

[witzend]

Thats the one we used the straight thru one at first but got soaked on occasions. When I saw the one with a tap was just what was needed to control the flow

 

[RSD7a]

Indeed. Filling the water bottles especially, without a tap would be a nightmare. €14.95 but worth it for the convenience.

 

[Barney]

Tadaah!
Just pulled into canal side Aire at Thaon Les Vosges (Eastern France) and yes, this is the connector needed here. Purchased at Brico Marche.

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Could not find one to buy in uk prior to trip to France if anyone knows where reply me please

 

[winks]

Here it is on Amazon.

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Cheers

H

 

[witzend]

Could not find one to buy in uk prior to trip to France

Looks like you,ll be heading to a Brico then I,ve noticed theres more in use now than I,ve ever noticed before

 

[Harrytherid]

Double Male Connector | Hozelock Ltd

Allows two hoses to be joined together using two hose connectors. Key Benefits Include: Made from the highest quality materials for ultimate durability Can be used to extend the length of garden hose or use as a temporary repair solution Fits all Hozelock Connectors

www.hozelock.com

Definitely what WOOE1958 said is right but you can pay a lot less for perfectly satisfactory versions. Tool station offer a set of bits and pieces including what you want but no tap for less than three pounds. https://www.toolstation.com/plastic-hose-connector-set/p42950. I generally manage to buy several when I find them for a couple of pounds.

 

[RV2MAX]

So any hozelock type spray gun as used for vehicle wash etc would work ? if you already have one

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[witzend]

So any hozelock type spray gun as used for vehicle wash etc would work ? if you already have one

Yes it would get the water out and you,d be able to control the flow but you,d have difficulty filling a bottle or fitting your hose to it to fill the vans tank. I,ve taken more notice since this thread started seen 4 all have been positioned close to the ground for some reason ?

 

[RV2MAX]

Are these a fairly recent development ? I can see the appeal to the operator , never come across them myself , but then haven't had to take water on in France for a few years

 

[Harrytherid]

4 all have been positioned close to the ground for some reason ?

All the better for dogs to piss on them, I suppose. and you can't wash them off before connecting. No idea of hygiene, those frogs. At Canterbury they fitted a new tap away from the outlet and quite high up to avoid contamination from careless cassette washers and dogs. I did not see it until after I had filled up but I wash the tap with disinfectant anyway so no harm done.