Is it safe to use normal garden hose for water??

On the short haul for sanitizing right now, I would just go ahead and use the regular hose - let it run for a bit before filling the FW tank just to rinse out anything nasty. But for regular use at the CG, invest in white hoses. We have 2, but rarely need more than just 1. If you start your Christmas Wish List for camper things now, I'd include a GOOD fresh water white hose. One of ours is the cheapie Walmart one and it kinks at the drop of a hat. Perfectly usable, but annoying.