Was under the van this last weekend and notices that the heater hoses are
very soft and appear to be thin on rubber.  Planning to replace them.  There
seems to be a difference between the heater hoses presently on the van and
what I expect on a car with heater hoses.  My question----is there anything
special about the heater hoses for the Vanagon that I should know about?

The present hoses appear to have possibly had some kind of protective outer
covering at one time but it seems to have been worn away making a rather
porous surface that is rather thin.  I just want to try and cover any
unknowns (different diameter than normal heater hose or has to take more
temperature than the normal heater hose, etc) before they become GOT-YA
issues.

William