Hey mls, i have had the metal hose reels in the past and dont find them very hard wearing at all. These are hoselock ones, had them years and wouldnt use anything else now, cheap they maybe but are really hard wearing and from my experience never break. In and out all day long has alot of wear on them and these ones seem to hold up to the job.
I had these in my last van but honestly dont rate them much...theyre ok but need something a bit 'arder

The metal secureing bracket actually broke on this one lol

Black hose is tidy enough, i put signs out where needed etc.