Garage Hose Reel Mounting Ideas

[BobbyG]

I have a metal version of the second one except it is free standing. It has lasted at least 4 years outside. My unit has the hose winder to help wind the hose on. I picked it up a HD or Lowes.

I have had an eye on the Rapid Reel since I need a second one but it does not havee a hose winder helper so reviews say getting it on evenly is more difficult.

Al, is the hose winder helping you're referring to the thing that goes back and forth so the hose wraps uniformly?

[Bunky]

Al, is the hose winder helping you're referring to the thing that goes back and forth so the hose wraps uniformly?

Yes. The hose passes though an opening on the wind assist and the wind assist moves along a bar to feed the hose.

[BobbyG]

Yes. The hose passes though an opening on the wind assist and the wind assist moves along a bar to feed the hose.

Personally, I think this is an important feature that I'd want on a winder especially one costing $135.00....

[Bunky]

Personally, I think this is an important feature that I'd want on a winder especially one costing $135.00....

I cannot believe Rapid Reel does not offer one.

[Shoe_08057]

I use one of these, have no hose bibs in front of house or near the driveway. Might be a little overkill for you, but they do make a smaller cheaper model. This works great dragging my 200+ hose around and its not anchored to one spot. Just a thought.

[Meticulous-Detail]

All good suggestions, but I need something that is space saving. I currently have a free standing one that is in the ground and have to rack the hose myself. I might just go with option 1, bc I only need a 50 ft hose for the front of the house.