An apparatus for coiling a flexible member such as a hose. The coiling apparatus comprises a coil mechanism which is located at the distal end of an elongated body member. The coil mechanism is designed to receive the end of the hose and to coil the hose upon rotation of the coil mechanism. The coil mechanism comprises a rotatable base plate having three projections extending therefrom for receiving the end of the hose and to initiate and then continue coiling of the hose.