Avoid the eBay tat hoses. They are tiny in diameter and much better with forge TIP or SFS.
Dont be put off with the drive. Book a hotel night before (£20?) and spend the day with the guys down there, then your trip home will be 4hours.
R-tech really are the best out there. Fact.
AS other said, Silicone TIP as above and a FMIC and a map and should be on £500 ish.