i took mine out last month as well.defo gonna install it in new van come winter though(oct-march).
its not needed in spring/summer IMO.great for winter though.
i think ill invest in a analogue dial controller to be able to control the dead end cut off on pump better when i do!!
i have hot and cold hose reels
reel 1:claber reel with standard microbore(cold)
reel 2:redashe reel with 8mm thermobore plus(hot)