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pol to 21.8H is the adaptor you need for refillable and then your present propane hose will screw into it provided youre using propaneThinking I might go for one refillable instead of the two I was hoping to do , covered if I 'm not near a garage with lpg. That would leave enough to do the solar set up as well.
Trying to keep the cost down.
Will do the figures today whilst I'm at home . Van needs mot , tried to take it couple of weeks ago and it snowed heavily. Hate when the weather dictates my time.
Thanks to all who have taken time to answer
John
Hmmmmmm? Well tbf, we've travelled quite extensively throughout France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy and never had a problem with finding LPG I tend to just glance around when 1 has been used and then fill up. Never encountered a problem anywhereSolar Panels first. I have both but solar with a decent MPPT regulator would definitely be my first choice.
With a refillable gas system you have to find a garage for gas, which can be hard to find in many places. A lot harder to find than a calor exchange.
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In the past couple of days I've been looking at gas systems. I don't know what I put in the search panel , but a thread appeared with an article regarding BP stations removing lpg "pumps" due to lack of sales . It seemed to concentrate on UK outlets , didn't say anything about mainland Europe though. The article implied some of the other major fuel stations might do the same.Hmmmmmm? Well tbf, we've travelled quite extensively throughout France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy and never had a problem with finding LPG I tend to just glance around when 1 has been used and then fill up. Never encountered a problem anywhere
That's a reasonable way forward. I decided to go straight for 2 cylinders and manual change-over so I know when one is empty. I did think about similar but I had 1 calor and 1 BP lite so decided to sell those and go for 2.In the past couple of days I've been looking at gas systems. I don't know what I put in the search panel , but a thread appeared with an article regarding BP stations removing lpg "pumps" due to lack of sales . It seemed to concentrate on UK outlets , didn't say anything about mainland Europe though. The article implied some of the other major fuel stations might do the same.
Think I'll go with one refillable and one bought full. If I don't keep swmbo warm there could be trouble.
Back to net to check prices and capacities.
John
Yip , one of each for the moment . I could add second bottle fairly easily at a later stage , hopefully just the bottle and a connection between the bottles.That's a reasonable way forward. I decided to go straight for 2 cylinders and manual change-over so I know when one is empty. I did think about similar but I had 1 calor and 1 BP lite so decided to sell those and go for 2.
I go to independent place here. Lot cheaper
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If I wait for the problem that I KNOW will come it will be too late . The good lady's comfort is paramount. Similar to preventative maintenance, don't wait until a track rod fails if you know it's on it's way out.Solar panels won't bring much joy in winter.
Rather than try to solve a potential problem, I'd wait until you know there is one and look at the exact nature of it. The solution should then become much clearer.
Only had the van since last Feb and would like to do more winter trips. Long dark nights here , battery would take a thumping. If off site without hook up lots of gas for heating.
Thought of extra leisure batteries , but if I stopped for a couple of nights they would still need charging.
Not meant to sound the way it will ,but, money not the problem , just trying to decide which way to go.
Got to use the van more , or it's a waste of money.
John
Sounds, to me, like you need a better lady and, if money's no object, I wouldn't delay.If I wait for the problem that I KNOW will come it will be too late . The good lady's comfort is paramount. Similar to preventative maintenance, don't wait until a track rod fails if you know it's on it's way out.
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Absolutely nothing wrong with the lady I've got thank you , but her comfort and well being is important to me ,as I'm sure it is to most men.Sounds, to me, like you need a better lady and, if money's no object, I wouldn't delay.
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@kelpie you might see a change on that filling station intention with the apparent move away from Diesel cars .In the past couple of days I've been looking at gas systems. I don't know what I put in the search panel , but a thread appeared with an article regarding BP stations removing lpg "pumps" due to lack of sales . It seemed to concentrate on UK outlets , didn't say anything about mainland Europe though. The article implied some of the other major fuel stations might do the same.
Think I'll go with one refillable and one bought full. If I don't keep swmbo warm there could be trouble.
Back to net to check prices and capacities.
John
What level of battery power have you in the van . Was tempted to add currently , but thought not. In the last van I almost fitted extra batteries the week before being t boned by an idiot .I don't (yet) have solar on my van because I haven't found the need for it and need to watch my payload, but I do have refillables for the convenience of always setting out with a full supply of gas in winter.
On the electric side, I fitted a battery monitor to check my 12V capacity, and that's how I know that I don't need any additional input (or to reduce my consumption).
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Seen a video on self fitting the Gasit system , looks very straightforward , but as it's the only video I've found I wonder on the legality of self fit. If I go the self fit route I might get an "expert" to give it the once over. Politicians are self proclaimed expertsSounds like you're in the same position as me, refillable or solar, I think I'll go for a Diy refillable with an outside fill point . We don't normally stay anywhere for more than a day or two and got the biggest lesuire battery I could squeeze in under the drivers seat 110 AH. Also fitted led lights which makes a big difference to the 12v consumption
I self-fitted GasLow with ease. I fitted an internal bracket for the filler and never found the need to change it. An internal fill point makes it easier to keep when you move on (if you want to) and removes the need to drill though an outer skin. Use a leak detector to check the joints (or soap or a nose).Seen a video on self fitting the Gasit system , looks very straightforward , but as it's the only video I've found I wonder on the legality of self fit. If I go the self fit route I might get an "expert" to give it the once over. Politicians are self proclaimed experts
John
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