Al-
      I got my hoses from a hardware store.  They are 3/8" I.D. (inner
diameter).  When you pull the old ones out use a connector and feed the new
one in.  There are two little black clips that hold the hoses away from the
frige and can be reached by opening the city water connection on the
outside.  If you don't feed the new one in when you take the old one out I
don't know how hard it would be....but very hard I imagine. Also I always
drink from my water tank.  If people knew what was in their pipes at home
they would be horrified. :)

Cheers-Dave
87 Syncro Westy 176K
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oakland Westfalia" <westfalia@PACBELL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 7:24 PM
Subject: water tank question

> Where do you get replacement hoses?  They look pretty generic, like they
> might be available from acquarium parts or lab equipment dealers, are
> they? I drank from the tap during my July 4th camping trip, but I'd like
> to replace the black part of the hose system ASAP.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Al
> 87 Westy
>
> >>I drink my tank water all the time.  I also drain my tank after each
> camping trip and once a year I clean it with some cleaner/disinfectant
> junk.  I also have replaced the
> hoses that run from the tank to the sink, the hose I removed was BLACK
> inside.   Be
> sure to put plumber's anti freeze down the drain in winter or the
> freezing water will
> crack the  water trap.   M<<
>