The website indicates that the hose stretches from 8 feet to 40 feet and self retracts. For those of you who have one, does it seem like the hose is "tugging" at you when you stretch it beyond say 15 - 20 feet? I would hate to feel like I'm fighting to keep the hose stretched when I'm cleaning the car. The website indicates that the hose stretches from 8 feet to 40 feet and self retracts. For those of you who have one, does it seem like the hose is "tugging" at you when you stretch it... » Read More The website indicates that the hose stretches from 8 feet to 40 feet and self retracts. For those of you who have one, does it seem like the hose is "tugging" at you when you stretch it beyond say 15 - 20 feet? I would hate to feel like I'm fighting to keep the hose stretched when I'm cleaning the car. « Show Less
1948229
this vacumm is decent "small jobs" vac. The bag is very small and after running for more than 5-8 minutes, it heats up. I can't tell you if the heating up is a danger, I just know it happens. As to the cord length, 35-40 is in the range of right but as you get to the end of the range, it will pull out of the base unit so there are some limitations. All in all, i would rate it a 3.5 out of 5; a 4 if like i said, you have very light clean out your car duties. I would have preferred to purchase a wet vac to pull double duty.
1754192
No tugging!! It's the best vacuum I have ever used . i use it on my home as well very long stretch
1948230
Bought one last summer. While it does want to retract, it hasn't been a show stopper. Not an issue with use. Powerful suction for a "car vac."
1948231
Yes, the hose keeps tugging back when your pulling it out. you have to hold it while vacuuming. not fun
1699508
I have the self-propelled model U6401-9RM, and it did not fit correctly. More importantly, the stated length (20') is totally bogus. I would esstimate that the actual length you could use is closer to ten ft. The only way to get closer to twenty feet would be to firmly anchor the Hoover, and even then, the connection would separate. I do not recommend this hose.
703807
i just purchased this machine late sept. read my posting on amazon dated oct 1st. (Wolffe )yes u r right about the attachments being not proper.anyways. i found that it i very easy to get a i inchunion from a old vacuum from a local vacuum store and attach the old extension hose. i have 16ft of hose now . hope this helps. specially when vacuuming thecar. sorry ia had no reason to read your post until now.
784809
I use it to keep plugged in when in gooseneck style cradle with USB power in base in car and usually don't stretch to more than about 18-inches. If I need to take it farther away than that I just unplug the phone so it's not being tugged on constantly while I'm using it. I use a bluetooth earpiece so I don't have to bring the phone all the way up to my ear. That all being said; after several months of constant use, it still is coiled as tight as when I received it.
1592722
That hose is a piece of crap. I wouldn't take one of those again if someone give it to me. Save your money or spend it on a traditional hose. I went back to a traditional hose and will never look at one of these again. Good luck to you if you spend the money on one. If you dont believe me just look up all of the other comments about this hose you will see what im saying is right.
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Oh, I'm sure there's a warranty, but you'd be dealing with the manufacturer directly, and for something that costs $20, how much time and effort do you want to put into getting them to follow through on the warranty? For me, that is zero time and effort. I went out and bought a "regular" hose for less than the shrinking hose. Lesson learned.
1781973
I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks. I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no... » Read More I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks. « Show Less
2206572
a very similar thing happened to me, I did not feel that it was worth the bother to send it back. we had ours for 3 days, and it burst. I cant give you an answer for them. I would not want another one. the first one was enough for me! I wonder if the technology on this type of hose is ready for the market.
2116318
Honestly, I hold it the other way around if I am cleaning the derriere. It works well for me. Sometimes I don't aim it properly and get a bit of water all over the backside but no biggie. Just dry it off and go. It works well but get into the habit of turning off the water valve when not in use. If there is constant water pressure on the hose... It will bust after a few months. Happened to me but they sent me a new right away.
679755
It's one of those accordion-like hoses that can stay expanded or shrunk. When shrunk it is 2 feet, when expanded it is 8 feet.Oh, and it is awesome.
1913760
When you search for the hose make sure it say "Button Lock". Here is a Amazon ASIN number for one of them B000GJER5O. If you put that number in the search bar it should bring it up. This one is 35 ft but there might be some 30 ft button locks also. I hope this helps. Vacuum Cleaner Market
2090615
The original hose is 25' and you can buy a 10' extension, which I did. But I've never had to use the extension.
2158085
i have never troubled to call someone to take a tape measure to the stretched out hose but if its not 50 feet its close - the coils stretch out nearly straight. I do not believe that eight feet are lost to coil I would call it closer to three.
818184
I bought a 75 ft and the same thing happened. I called the company and they aren't responsive to my complaint. I certainly don't recommend buying from them. I don't think they are guaranteed because on the paperwork in the box doesn't state a word about any type of guarantee. I just hooked up 2 50 foot hoses yesterday made by DAP. Bought them at Bed, Bath & Beyond. They are much stronger but I don't see any guarantee in their paperwork. Go online at www.xhosepro.com and check it out.
1048674
Hello yackjack. I have owned one of these hoses for approximately 1 year and it is used 3-5 times a week. No issues at all as it never kinks and when I sometimes end up stepping on it there is no effect to the hose. I bought the 50 foot long in red and I have been happy with my purchase. I keep the hose in a roll-up storage box here on Guam so I can't say if the color will fade or how rapidly if left exposed or if leaving it in the sun somehow effects longevity or integrity. I liked the hose so much I sent one to parents.
551015
I cannot recommend this hose. I got one last summer and loved it....... because it never crimped off. Crimped hoses are a pet peeve of mine. But now I've found it has sprung a leak just under the edge of one of the end connectors. This hose has not been abused in any way! Now I'm on a hunt, as I see several others are, to figure out how to repair it. Most hoses you can simply cut the end off and put a replacement end on. But this hose has this wire in its walls. If anyone knows how to repair it, please post.
2173552
More than a few of the reviewers I had read discussed using the 7/8" hose to put gas into their cars. At least one said the 7/8" will go into his vehicle that takes regular unleaded gas. One reviewer reported that he temporarily got his stuck in the car inlet because there was a small brass lip at the end of the nozzle. His solution was to file the lip off and has not had any issue since doing so. A repeated comment was that in order to empty the can into ones car one would need a funnel to allow more space between the car and the gas can; otherwise, the can may not be tilted high enough without hitting the side of the car.