Relhost 125 ft Metal Hose Reel Deck Box Review: Listing Facts and Storage Guidance
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This Relhost 125 ft metal hose reel deck box review covers a hideaway box that holds up to 125 feet of 5/8-inch garden hose, with a manual crank handle, a hose guide, and an aluminum water connection. The product page describes a metal box for yards, patios, and garden sheds. Every product fact below comes from the listing. The storage and watering guidance comes from one university extension service, a second extension answer, and an EPA WaterSense page. The product page is linked once below.
Quick answer
- The listing gives a capacity of 125 feet of 5/8-inch garden hose, with the hose not included.
- The page lists a manual crank handle, a hose guide, and a built-in aluminum water system described as leak-free.
- The listing material field says polypropylene, while the bullet points say metal, so the construction should be confirmed before buying.
- Extension guidance says a hose stored outside should be fully drained, and that temperature swings shorten its life.
How we chose this listing
This listing was selected from a set of hose reel and cart products assigned for this site. The choice used the product page fields and bullet points only. Price, rating, and seller information were not used, and no box was bought or operated for this page.
What the listing says
The product page gives these fields:
- Size options: 125FT Manual, and a 125FT Electric option is also shown
- Brand: Relhost
- Material: Polypropylene
- Color: Grey
- Item dimensions: 19.15 x 10.29 x 16.95 inches
- Style: Modern
The bullet points describe the box as built from strong metal with a rust-resistant finish. They say it holds up to 125 feet of 5/8-inch garden hose, with the hose not included. The water connection is described as a built-in aluminum water system that gives a smooth, leak-free connection. A manual crank handle and a hose guide system are listed, along with a stable foot pedal to keep the box in place during use. One bullet describes the box as brown, while the color field says grey, which is a further detail to confirm before buying.
The listing names the item as a hideaway deck box, which means the hose sits inside the box rather than on an open drum. That affects where the box can stand and how the hose is protected from sun and weather.
How a hideaway hose reel box works in practice
A hideaway reel stores the hose inside a closed box. The grower pulls the hose out through an opening, waters, and winds the hose back with the crank. The hose guide is meant to keep the hose lined up as it winds. The listing says this helps prevent tangling. A box like this can also hide a hose from view on a patio or beside a shed.
The 125-foot capacity is the main figure to check. The listing gives it for 5/8-inch hose and does not give a figure for other diameters. The listing does not state the drum size, so the number of feet that fits in the box depends on the hose diameter and the drum, and cannot be calculated from the page.
The item dimensions of 19.15 by 10.29 by 16.95 inches describe the box. A buyer should measure the placement spot, including room for the crank and the hose exit.
Assembly and setup
The listing does not describe the assembly steps, the time needed, or the tools. It does not say how the box is anchored. The bullet points describe the foot pedal as a stable base, so a buyer should check that the base sits flat on the ground before loading the hose.
Connect the water fitting by hand, then tighten it. The listing says the aluminum system is leak-free, but a loose connection is the usual cause of drips on a hose reel, so the fitting should be checked after the first full wind.
Storage and drainage guidance
Oregon State University Extension says “Hoses can be stored outside as long as you make sure to drain all of the water from the hose.” The same answer adds that draining “ensures that the hose won’t split when any residual water freezes.” A box with the hose inside makes the drain step important, because water left in a closed box can stay in the hose for longer.
Hood River County’s entry in the Ask Extension network says “Hoses can be drained easily by running them over a tall place where gravity forces water to exit the hose.” Running the hose over a raised spot before winding it into the box is the method the extension answer describes. The OSU answer also warns that temperature swings cause the hose material to age faster, so a hose stored outside may not last more than a few seasons.
These points are general hose guidance. They do not describe the Relhost box’s seals or finish. A buyer who keeps the box outside should drain the hose before cold weather, and should consider a spot out of direct sun.
Watering habits that fit a hose reel box
A reel box that makes the hose easy to reach can encourage frequent short watering. The EPA WaterSense page advises: “Avoid watering in the middle of the day when the hot sun will evaporate much of the water before it can get to thirsty plants.” Watering early or late in the day puts more water on the soil, and that applies to any hose setup.
The same page warns that frequent, shallow watering can lead to shallow roots. A reel box does not change that, so the watering schedule should follow the plants and soil rather than the convenience of the hose.
For potted plants on a patio, a reel box beside the pots can make watering quicker. Guidance on watering seedlings and herbs in containers is in the homelycapers guides on watering seedlings and growing herbs in pots.
Who this box suits
The listing points to yards, patios, and garden sheds as places for the box. A buyer who wants to hide a 5/8-inch hose on a patio or near a shed is the clearest fit. A buyer who needs a 1/2-inch hose, a wall-mounted spring reel, or a cart that moves across a lawn should look at a different product type.
The listing names a 125-foot capacity for 5/8-inch hose. Buyers planning a longer run should check whether the figure meets the need before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Is the hose included? No. The listing says the hose is not included.
Is the water connection leak-free? The listing says the aluminum water system is leak-free. No independent source checked for this page tests that claim.
Can the box be used with a crank in winter? The listing does not address cold-weather use of the crank. The extension guidance on draining applies to the hose, not to the box mechanism.
Maintenance tips
Check the water fitting and the crank mounts before each season. Keep the hose drained and wound evenly to avoid kinks. Keep the box out of direct sun when possible, since heat and sunlight weaken hose material and can affect plastic parts over time. These steps follow from the storage guidance above.
If the crank or guide binds, clear debris from the hose path. The listing does not describe a lubrication schedule, so check with the manufacturer before applying a lubricant to any part.
What we could not verify
The listing gives a material field of polypropylene, while the bullet points describe strong metal construction. The page does not resolve this, so the construction of the box cannot be confirmed from the listing alone. The listing also gives two colors, grey and brown, in different places.
The page does not give the drum size, the box weight, the wall or ground anchoring method, or the water pressure rating. The sources used here do not test any hose box, so the leak-free claim and the rust-resistant finish cannot be checked independently.
What the sources do not say
The extension and EPA sources do not discuss the Relhost box, its finish, or its aluminum fittings. They do not give a rated load for a hose inside a box, and they do not address warranty terms. The EPA page is an archived 2017 snapshot, so its advice reflects that date. Specifications should be confirmed with the manufacturer or seller before purchase.
Sources
- Oregon State University Extension Service, “Can I leave my garden hoses outside this winter?” https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/can-i-leave-my-garden-hoses-outside-winter (opened 2026-10-27). Supports the drain-before-storage and temperature-aging points.
- Ask Extension, “Winter hose care,” Hood River County Oregon expert response. https://ask.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=430281 (opened 2026-10-27). Supports the gravity drainage method.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, WaterSense “Tips for Watering Wisely” (archived 2017 snapshot). https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/www3/watersense/outdoor/watering_tips.html (opened 2026-10-27). Supports the midday watering advice.
