Just one problem some petrol stations ie Shell are getting rid of the LPG pumps and replacing them with electric charging points Shell says there is no demand for LPG gas in cars anymore. So we will be left with no gas.
What a great video!!! Five minutes, packed with facts, no waffle. If only the rest of UA-cam was like this I'd have about a year of my life back ;) ~~~~~~~~~ "a winner all round" ... Not necessarily on the financial side though? I suppose everyone will be a bit different but does anyone have a formula for working out £instalation v £gas used before it breaks even?
Does the gas bottle need to be empty to refill or can you top up a bottle that still has partial amount of gas in? If you can top up a bottle, what about when you open the bottle tap to let fresh gas in, what stops the gas already in the bottle leaking out as you try to top it up with new gas? I am puzzled I know. Help
Not up to date info, the LPG Safefill plastic fibre glass reinforced bottles are TREMENDOUSLY lighter cost around £170 but automatically shut off refilling when necessary so safe to fill yourself at petrol stations and "AND" you can visibly see the fuel level but LPG at petrol stations carries 20%VAT which it doesn't at calor gas retailers that sell LPG.
Excellent tutorial. One question: Is there any problem with the bolt tank mounted below the campervan during winter time once using the car in below zero temperatures?
Got to be a winner all round? I do like the idea but I'd need to use a hell of a lot of gas or become unable to lift my exchangeable bottle for it to really make sense. My MH has diesel heating and I guess that really helps my LPG usage, especially in the Alps at Easter. Very clear video but a bit of comment on costs and payback would be good, as well as covering concerns that some places won't let you refill. Any issue with the underslung tank on Eurotunnel? Thanks.
There are several exchange bottle suppliers within a ten mile radius of my house but only one LPG supplier which is at the edge of that 10 mile radius. I had LPG fitted as an alternative engine fuel in my last camper but hardly ever used it as there was never a supplier open when I needed one. I think I'll avoid the not inconsiderable expense of having refillable LPG and just stick with twin butane bottles as I reckon I would need to keep the camper for 20 years or so just to break even. LPG is not quite the winner all round that the video suggests.
Saving money on LPG isn't the main reason fit them. Touring abroad you can fill up in any European country, you can't exchange a Calor or any other bottle abroad.. No more heavy lifting of bottles.. If you stay in the UK and don't winter camp, probably not worth it.. stick with your expansive Calor Butane .. Not everything in life is about the cost and payback time.
Lots of places to exchange cylinders, not so many stations catering for lpg, which is why most car owners have kept away. Far too expensive and too much hassle compared to swapping cylinders.
No petrol station would give you permission because your risking your life and people nearby and the petrol station itself, just like they check if you're on your mobile phone or smoking before switching the pump on, many used to have signs telling you not to use the pneumatic air to pump up cycle tyres in case they blew up.
@@marklittler784 easy, 1 litre of propane is half a kilo, so if you want to refill a 47kilo bottle, put 94 litres in, I've been doing it for years, it's perfectly safe, no different to filling up a lpg vehicle
For even an ardent tourer, is the risk and inconvenience of having a refillable canister underneath the caravan worth it? LPG powered cars are excluded from Eurotunnel
STOP putting background music to videos with *narration* .. it ONLY makes it HARDER to hear what you are saying and is VERY distracting ... EVERYONE STOP DOING THIS.. we are NOT here to listen to music !!
Just one problem some petrol stations ie Shell are getting rid of the LPG pumps and replacing them with electric charging points Shell says there is no demand for LPG gas in cars anymore. So we will be left with no gas.
What a great video!!!
Five minutes, packed with facts, no waffle.
If only the rest of UA-cam was like this I'd have about a year of my life back ;)
~~~~~~~~~
"a winner all round" ... Not necessarily on the financial side though? I suppose everyone will be a bit different but does anyone have a formula for working out £instalation v £gas used before it breaks even?
But what about the safety of that huge gas container under your van with so many speed humps around? Scrape ✨ boom
Sir, this is a very helpful video. Thank you.
What happens if you go over a hump back bridge with the camper van and bust the lpg tank open?
Is it a case of 💥?
Followed by 🏥?
Does the gas bottle need to be empty to refill or can you top up a bottle that still has partial amount of gas in? If you can top up a bottle, what about when you open the bottle tap to let fresh gas in, what stops the gas already in the bottle leaking out as you try to top it up with new gas? I am puzzled I know. Help
Where to buy adapters?
Are there any adaptors for a calor patio canister? It’s not a screw in type one. Thanks !
Hi do you know what the biggest size tank you can fit on a Peugeot boxer xlwb
Thanks
Not up to date info, the LPG Safefill plastic fibre glass reinforced bottles are TREMENDOUSLY lighter cost around £170 but automatically shut off refilling when necessary so safe to fill yourself at petrol stations and "AND" you can visibly see the fuel level but LPG at petrol stations carries 20%VAT which it doesn't at calor gas retailers that sell LPG.
How to connect with alpine gas tank? Thanks
Excellent tutorial. One question: Is there any problem with the bolt tank mounted below the campervan during winter time once using the car in below zero temperatures?
hello what psi flexi 2 foot hose is that on your 6kg bottle is it ok to use it to fill a 13kg bottle at 80% what do i ask for
Got to be a winner all round? I do like the idea but I'd need to use a hell of a lot of gas or become unable to lift my exchangeable bottle for it to really make sense. My MH has diesel heating and I guess that really helps my LPG usage, especially in the Alps at Easter. Very clear video but a bit of comment on costs and payback would be good, as well as covering concerns that some places won't let you refill. Any issue with the underslung tank on Eurotunnel? Thanks.
Very helpful! Thanks!
Flammable gas tank fitted in the crumple zone?
There are several exchange bottle suppliers within a ten mile radius of my house but only one LPG supplier which is at the edge of that 10 mile radius. I had LPG fitted as an alternative engine fuel in my last camper but hardly ever used it as there was never a supplier open when I needed one.
I think I'll avoid the not inconsiderable expense of having refillable LPG and just stick with twin butane bottles as I reckon I would need to keep the camper for 20 years or so just to break even.
LPG is not quite the winner all round that the video suggests.
Saving money on LPG isn't the main reason fit them. Touring abroad you can fill up in any European country, you can't exchange a Calor or any other bottle abroad.. No more heavy lifting of bottles.. If you stay in the UK and don't winter camp, probably not worth it.. stick with your expansive Calor Butane .. Not everything in life is about the cost and payback time.
@@TheScotjimland The new plastic glass fibre reinforced £170 Safefill bottles are tremendously lighter too.
What is the grey stuff applied to the tank?
Paint to protect the tank from corrosion..
Safe fill
Lots of places to exchange cylinders, not so many stations catering for lpg, which is why most car owners have kept away. Far too expensive and too much hassle compared to swapping cylinders.
Can I convert an exchange bottle to a refillable one, anybody know?
Just buy an adapter off ebay and go fill them up yourself, do it discreetly though and only fill it to 80% capacity
No petrol station would give you permission because your risking your life and people nearby and the petrol station itself, just like they check if you're on your mobile phone or smoking before switching the pump on, many used to have signs telling you not to use the pneumatic air to pump up cycle tyres in case they blew up.
@@BillSikes. yeah but how do you know how much is in if its not entirely empty and would your life insurance still be valid.
@@marklittler784 easy, 1 litre of propane is half a kilo, so if you want to refill a 47kilo bottle, put 94 litres in, I've been doing it for years, it's perfectly safe, no different to filling up a lpg vehicle
For even an ardent tourer, is the risk and inconvenience of having a refillable canister underneath the caravan worth it? LPG powered cars are excluded from Eurotunnel
what risk , what inconvenience ? LPG tank for camping gas is allowed.
The only downside to them is if you are staying on a site for long periods of time. You have to move your rig to get get gas.
How do you exchange a Calor bottle.. do you carry it to the shop ?
Yes indeed
That’s a gas!
STOP putting background music to videos with *narration* .. it ONLY makes it HARDER to hear what you are saying and is VERY distracting ... EVERYONE STOP DOING THIS.. we are NOT here to listen to music !!