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[MisterED]

OK,
I think I have this sussed but would just like to get a second opinion before I shell out the readies

I have a 2006 Pilote with twin 7kg Butane connected to a manual change over valve which has a red (off) and green (on) three segment type window inside it.

System works ok appart from freezing up last weekend in Braemar

Guess I need to go to Propane, so this is what i thought;

Intending to go to Europe for a good run this summer (Probably the same as a thousand others) so would like to be independant, my thoughts turned to GasLow.

So the point to my question .......

Two 6kg bottles with a filler and a bracket would suffice to my knowledge.

I am unsure if i need new hoses as the GasLow bottles are equipped with Butane fittings.

Intend to use Outdoor Bits for my purchase, looks like the best deal about.

Comments please ?
Take Care
Terry

 

[Jackomet]

All you need are the various (3) adaptors for europe, as supplied via GasLow and if they have it yet, the new Euro adaptor.
JK

 

[hilldweller]

Comments please ?
Take Care
Terry

We use 1 big gaslow tank and an ordinary propane tank as a spare which can also serve as the BBQ tank.

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[Rayb182]

Best move I ever made:thumb:, used to use propane but then had a chance of a couple of 6kg gas bottles, so got all the pigtails and installed it, with help from a qualified installer, after a while we decided to go for a bigger bottle so went to Johnscross, got the Funsters discount as well, when we can afford it will go the other bigger bottle, so will have two 6kg well I think thats the size for sale

 

[ingram]

If you want new, worth having a look here:--

http://www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/

good prices, good service, in my experience. Note though, that 6kg are out of stock at Gaslow until later in March.

hth

Harvey

 

[lebesset]

what sort of threads do you have on the pigtails ....sounds like you have an on board regulator
and surely with a pilote you have room for 2 proper 13Kg bottles

try a photo or two !

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[derekfaeberwick]

Save a fortune, buy an LPG adapter and refill your own Calor propane bottles.

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[robnchris]

internal gas tank

Our truck came fitted with an internal LPG tank, used it for 3 weeks and the gauge has hardly moved, (will probably drop like a stone next use) cost £12 to fill it up.
Saves all that faffing about with clanky bottles.
Bad point is it takes up a lot of underseat storage (we don`t have a lot as it is) good point the outside gas locker is now free for wellies, hose pipes etc etc. :thumb:

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

Best move I ever made:thumb:, used to use propane but then had a chance of a couple of 6kg gas bottles, so got all the pigtails and installed it, with help from a qualified installer, after a while we decided to go for a bigger bottle so went to Johnscross, got the Funsters discount as well, when we can afford it will go the other bigger bottle, so will have two 6kg well I think thats the size for sale

Thanks for the business well apreciated:thumb: anyone interested the Gaslow section is here

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If you need any technical advice Darren or Glenn will happily oblige.

Peter

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[sedge]

At risk of teaching my granny to suck eggs could I just mention before going out and purchasing the nice big bottles - please do ascertain that the larger bottles will actually fit through the door!!! - they don't on our wagon although if you could get em in there would be plenty of room for them inside the locker. It's potty!!!

 

[MisterED]

A Couple of Photo's

I think this hols the regulator the bezel around the Red / Green Window is a manual selection of which side is on.

Two 7kg Butane I want to change to GasLow

This is the quick connection for the bottle which I understand with this removed the hose tail fits directly to the GasLow bottle.

Hope this explains my system.

Any comments?

Take Care
Terry

 

[deepstar]

Save a fortune, buy an LPG adapter and refill your own Calor propane bottles.

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hi derek
how do you know when the bottle is full
rgds bill

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[barnybg]

GAS and LPG systems.

Or nearly empty ?............

If you can go for a LPG tank system,which can be fitted underneath M/H somewhere (not inside) this will have a proper filler set into the side of the vehicle somewhere,also have a gauge in the cab (or anywhere you want) letting you know how much LPG you have !
I have no idea how much system costs in the UK ( well over a grand i expect ) but here in Bulgaria,the same system,all brand new and fitted will cost £600 !!!!! Had mine fitted 18 months ago for the 'engine/milelage ' side of things for £450,wish i had asked for another set up for the cooker/heater etc......
Dont forget when buying these systems,you need the passport book that comes with it stamped and a LPG sticker in the window somewhere.
So where are you going on your next European trip ? BULGARIA ?it works out your having a FREE holiday :Cool:
Stay at my place and i will arrange for LPG fitting...