When an RV freshwater hose leaks or takes too long to disconnect, the correct replacement may be a brass quick-connect coupling, a simple rubber washer, a screened washer or a pressure-control accessory. Camco 20135 and 20136 both simplify compatible garden-hose hookups, but one is an individual auto-shutoff connector and the other is a multi-piece value pack. Use this guide to identify each component without confusing the quick-release fitting with the RV's city-water inlet.
Which part of the freshwater hookup are you replacing?
Quick hose release
Sealing a female hose end
Pressure and routing
Camco part numbers at a glance
| MPN | Part type | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 20135 | Brass quick-connect coupling | Single connector set with automatic shutoff |
| 20136 | Quick-connect value pack | One female connector plus three male mating fittings |
| 20153 | Rubber hose washers | Ten self-locking seals, without mesh screens |
| 20183 | Screened hose washers | Three screen-and-washer pieces for female hose ends |
| 22605 | Brass 45-degree hose elbow | Changes hose direction, not pressure |
| 40054 | Preset pressure regulator | 50–60 PSI-rated outlet; no gauge |
| 40065 | Adjustable pressure regulator | 90-degree body with gauge and shutoff |
20135 versus 20136 brass quick connectors
Camco 20135 provides a convenient quick-release connection with automatic shutoff when separated. Camco 20136 is the value-pack version with one female connector and three matching male fittings, suitable for switching among compatible hose accessories. Both require the appropriate garden-hose threads at their attachment points; neither is a universal connector for other quick-connect brands or plumbing tubing.
Rubber seals or screened hose washers?
If water leaks at a threaded female coupling, inspect the seating surface and its washer first. Camco 20153 provides ten self-locking rubber hose washers. Camco 20183 combines a sealing washer with a mesh screen to catch some debris at the water connection. It is a small inlet screen, not a substitute for an RV inline drinking-water filtration system.
Hose-angle fittings and water-pressure regulators
A hose that bends sharply at the RV can benefit from a suitable 45-degree elbow such as Camco 22605. Check the actual end threads before fitting it. Excessive water pressure calls for a regulator instead: the stainless-steel Camco 40054 is factory-rated at 50–60 PSI, while 40065 is an adjustable 90-degree regulator with a gauge and integrated shutoff. These regulate water; they are not quick-release coupling kits.
