a system for dispensing a fluid from a first tank into a second tank , in which one of the tanks is attached to a vehicle . the system comprises a flexible , stretchable , resilient delivery hose , a first end of the delivery hose being connected to the first tank and a second end of the delivery hose being attached to a nozzle adapted to dispense the fluid into the second tank . a flexible tension element is provided between first and second fittings on the hose , the fittings being separated by at least six feet , the tension element substantially eliminating stretching of the delivery hose between the fittings . the tension element substantially reduces damage to the hose and to surrounding persons and objects when the hose is pulled and released as in a drive - away from a gasoline dispenser .