among the several aspects and features of the present invention may be noted the provision of an improved portable hose reel cart having a low - entry point for recoiling a hose in conjunction with an elevated hand crank for use in rotation of the reel . in an additional embodiment , the elevated hand crank is also used for movement of a level - wind hose guide for positioning of the flexible hose around the hose reel . the present invention also provides an enclosure that includes injection molded panels having integrally formed connectors adapted to cooperate with injection molded as well as extruded panels for assembly of a hose reel enclosure .