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product_id: 1097722
title: "Camco Water Bandit - Features a Highly Flexible Silicone-Polymer Sleeve & ABS Male Water Hose Connection - Works with Damaged or Stripped Faucet Threads or Faucets without Threads (22484)"
brand: "camco"
price: "A$21"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Camco"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1097722-camco-water-bandit-features-a-highly-flexible-silicone-polymer-sleeve
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Flexible silicone-polymer sleeve Stops water leaks instantly Fits damaged or threadless faucets Camco Water Bandit - Features a Highly Flexible Silicone-Polymer Sleeve & ABS Male Water Hose Connection - Works with Damaged or Stripped Faucet Threads or Faucets without Threads (22484)

**Brand:** camco
**Price:** A$21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💦 Connect Confidently, Camp Effortlessly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Camco Water Bandit - Features a Highly Flexible Silicone-Polymer Sleeve & ABS Male Water Hose Connection - Works with Damaged or Stripped Faucet Threads or Faucets without Threads (22484) by camco
- **How much does it cost?** A$21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1097722-camco-water-bandit-features-a-highly-flexible-silicone-polymer-sleeve)

## Best For

- camco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted camco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Leak-Free Hydration:** Say goodbye to wasted water with a secure, leak-proof connection every time.
- • **Durable Silicone Sleeve:** Highly flexible silicone-polymer sleeve adapts snugly for a reliable seal under varied conditions.
- • **Quick & Tool-Free Setup:** Slip it on and go—no clamps or special tools needed, perfect for on-the-go professionals and campers.
- • **Universal Fit Flexibility:** Effortlessly connects to damaged, stripped, or threadless faucets—no more hose hassles.
- • **Certified Safe for Drinking:** Low lead certified and compliant with all federal/state regulations—safe for your family and RV.

## Overview

The Camco Water Bandit is a compact, 3.25-inch hose adapter featuring a flexible silicone-polymer sleeve and ABS male connection. Designed to connect standard hoses to damaged or threadless faucets, it prevents water waste and is certified safe for drinking water. Ideal for RVs, gardens, and travel trailers, it offers a quick, clamp-free installation and complies with low lead content standards for peace of mind.

## Description

Camco's Water Bandit connects standard water hoses to previously unattachable water sources, allowing you to stop wasting water from water hose leaks. This product measures 3 ¼″ long. One end connects to a standard water hose (via a standard ABS male water hose connection). The other end (a highly flexible, silicone-polymer sleeve) stretches to fit over the end of most standard water sources—including damaged/stripped threads, or water sources with no threads at all. This product is drinking water safe and compliant with all federal and state level low lead laws. It is CSA Low Lead Content Certified to NSF/ANSI 372. Water Bandit is not intended for non-threaded kitchen sink faucets or use under pressure. This RV accessory is a camper must-have. Add this small hose accessory to your camping supplies! It’s great for motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, and more.

Review: New style works better than old - This is my second order. I'm much happier with my second order and it works. I was very happy with this new "model." It had a different grey instead of gold screw on base. I hooked it up to the faucet and didn't need a clamp and nothing burst. This hose adapter is very easy to use. You just screw it on the end of the hose and slip the "sleeve" over your faucet spout. Do NOT turn the water on high. You'll want a slower flow. This isn't great for car washes, but I use it to fill up the RV tank from my kitchen or bathroom faucet and it works for that. This is a useful product and it's handy to have around if you have a camper. (I had one before and like other people experienced, it exploded and cracked. I was able to use a small ring clamp to wear it out to the end and still use it until I lost it. It did help me use a hose on my wonky faucet with an abnormal spout. I haven't had any problems with the most recent one I ordered.)
Review: Perfect for filling birth tub! - Used this for an attachment from an rv hose to my shower to fill a birth tub for my home birth. It worked very well and could see it being used in other ways since it’s not just one attachment.

## Features

- Stops Leaky Hose Connections: Connects your hose to unattachable water sources, allowing you to stop wasting water from water hose leaks. It is great for RV water hoses, garden hoses, etc. Enhance your camping experience with Camco RV accessories!
- Compatibility: Water Bandit fits most standard hoses. It works with damaged or stripped faucet threads, and faucets without threads.
- Non-restricting Flow Operation - Discharge end of hose must remain open during use as Water Bandit is not intended to work with back pressure (i.e. no shutoffs or nozzles). Always disconnect when unattended to ensure safe operation.
- Dimensions & Features: This product measures 3 ¼″ long. It features a standard ABS male water connection and a highly flexible silicone-polymer sleeve.
- Simple & Quick to Install: Easily slip the Water Bandit over a damaged faucet while the threaded end is attached to the hose. This product is not intended for non-thre
- Drinking Water Safe & Low Lead Certified: Water Bandit is compliant with all federal and state level low lead laws. It is CSA Low Lead Content Certified to NSF/ANSI 372.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EDOSKG |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,944 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #9 in Tubing & Hoses |
| Brand | Camco |
| Color | Blue |
| Connector Type | Adapter |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (13,503) |
| Date First Available | January 2, 2006 |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 Years |
| Exterior Finish | Silicone Polymer |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00014717224840 |
| Included Components | (1) Camco Water Bandit |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.92 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.25 x 1.42 x 1.42 inches |
| Item model number | 22484 |
| Manufacturer | Camco |
| Material | Silicone-based Elastomer/Rubber |
| Mounting Type | Fittings & Hoses |
| Part Number | 22484 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Dimensions | 3.25 x 1.42 x 1.42 inches |
| Set Name | Single |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | No Size |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| UPC | 014717224840 |
| Warranty Description | Limited 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Camco
- **Color:** Blue
- **Connector Type:** Adapter
- **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 5 Years
- **Exterior Finish:** Silicone Polymer
- **Item Weight:** 0.12 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.25 x 1.42 x 1.42 inches
- **Material:** Silicone-based Elastomer/Rubber
- **Size:** No Size
- **Thread Type:** NPT

## Images

![Camco Water Bandit - Features a Highly Flexible Silicone-Polymer Sleeve & ABS Male Water Hose Connection - Works with Damaged or Stripped Faucet Threads or Faucets without Threads (22484) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eDWP83BkL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How wide would this stretch? Would it fit over a pull out kitchen faucet head about 2.5 inches in diameter?**
A: No.  It doest stretch hardly at all.  It only allows you to push it over an outside water faucet that maybe the threads have been stripped or is just a water pump type with no threads at all. Not to go over a kitchen faucet. When you push it on its thick so it allows for a good seal. Doesn't stretch much but conforms.

**Q: What is the hose fitting size for this thing? 5/8 or 3/4? It just says standard.**
A: The brass threaded male part of the water bandit is a standard GHF (garden hose fitting) that is on any 5/8 or 3/4 inch garden hose. The rubber end is technically intended to fit over a stripped male water hydrant faucet or a stripped male hose end. However, if the male fitting has been cut off of a 5/8 or 3/4 inch hose, you can force the cut hose end into the rubber end  of the water bandit and get somewhat of a decent seal. Sticking the cut end of the hose into the bandit and then securing with a hose clamp is a better approach. In any case, you probably will not be able to apply full water pressure to the water bandit connection. It is meant as a temporary fix to just get you by - but it does work. I've used it at dump stations where the brass fitting has been cut off the end of the fresh water hose and then connected the dump station hose to my own hose to flush out my black tank.

**Q: Would this work on an old 30s-40s style bathtub faucet? I want to use it to put a hose on to wash my dog.**
A: I may be wrong but I don’t think it will fit over the faucet, if you can get it on you may need a hose clamp to keep it on while washing the 🐶

**Q: At a local state park, the fresh water access is simply a rubber hose.  No fitting at all, just a hose with the fitting cut off.  Would this work?**
A: Possibly at a LOW flow rate but you would have to either manually hold it in place or tape/zip tie it or it will fall off. I used it in threaded old fittings and inside on spout with good raised details and it would always pop off unless I used zip ties. Good luck

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New style works better than old
*by A***K on August 31, 2024*

This is my second order. I'm much happier with my second order and it works. I was very happy with this new "model." It had a different grey instead of gold screw on base. I hooked it up to the faucet and didn't need a clamp and nothing burst. This hose adapter is very easy to use. You just screw it on the end of the hose and slip the "sleeve" over your faucet spout. Do NOT turn the water on high. You'll want a slower flow. This isn't great for car washes, but I use it to fill up the RV tank from my kitchen or bathroom faucet and it works for that. This is a useful product and it's handy to have around if you have a camper. (I had one before and like other people experienced, it exploded and cracked. I was able to use a small ring clamp to wear it out to the end and still use it until I lost it. It did help me use a hose on my wonky faucet with an abnormal spout. I haven't had any problems with the most recent one I ordered.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for filling birth tub!
*by E***H on January 6, 2026*

Used this for an attachment from an rv hose to my shower to fill a birth tub for my home birth. It worked very well and could see it being used in other ways since it’s not just one attachment.

### ⭐ This is barely ok, and even that doesn't last
*by G***R on December 23, 2023*

I bought this for the same reason as one of the previous reviewers, to attach a short outdoor hose to my deep sink faucet so I can wash my dog with warm water outside. That reviewer was basically happy with how it functioned, but I'm not personally . The item itself seems well made and useful, but it constantly pops off the deep sink faucet once the water is on. You have to keep the water at barely over a trickle, or.the pressure blam it off, forcing you to go replace it in the middle of washing the dog. I've made great effort to seat the sleeve deeply, and be super conscious that there's no restriction to flow -- for example, using the spray head was quickly out of the question. So when it's actually working, I just have a very tiny stream of water, no spray head, and certainly no pressure. It does function, so that's better than nothing, but only barely. A side note -- the categories for stars are "Durability", "Lightweight" and "Value for Money". They have little to do with the actual ability to use the thing. I only responded to "Value for Money" and gave it two stars. Revised: It's now a month later, and after 1x daily use, it's not working at all. Just pops off immediately, even with all above tricks used. Now one star, would be zero if possible.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*