I have been driving often betweem Phoenix and El Paso, and it is hot and dry. Decided to do a trans fluid check, and saw what I knew was a big exposure. After 185,000 miles, and driving non-stop 380 miles in the desert heat, the hoses need to be replaced, and fast.

Look at the bulge at the end of the hose:

Wow that'* quite the bulge...

No but really do you plan on replacing them all?

Yup, your hose is indeed buldging...not long till she blows!

LOL, good thing you didn't romp on her. She would have blown your wallet dry.

Good idea to replace both radiator hoses. If one failed the other might not be too far behind. At 185,000 miles you are on borrowed time. While you are at it, buy a new serpentine belt and throw it into the trunk. Its an easy roadside fix (with the right wrench of course) that could save you from being stranded.

That'* a very nice bulge ya got there, mind if I touch it?

But seriously, change that, like yesterday.