Gas It system – how to refill?

[Mark Hankins]

When trying to purchase a new gas cylinder earlier today the guy at the store had no idea what I was showing him. After a bit of research this afternoon I've discovered I have a Gas It system in my MH.

I had no idea what that was until just now so trying to work out what that means. I found a few Youtube movies and as far as I can tell it's a system where I leave the cylinder in place and fill it myself at a petrol station selling LPG. Can anyone confirm this is what I need to do? If so is it simply a case of plugging in the LPG hose to a socket somewhere? This may also seem like a stupid question but how do I know when it is full? Will it just stop filling?

Thanks in advance for any advice offered.

 

[Two on Tour]

Have you seen this video ? Gas it and Gaslow are one and the same type of system.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

There is no need to open the bottle valves when filling,best to leave them closed for safety.
The bottles will fill to 80% capacity due to the built in safety feature of gasit and gaslow systems..first time fill is a bit daunting.best of luck.

 

[xsparks]

Somewhere behind a plastic cap you will find a bayonet fitting. You need to find an outlet selling lpg and then you can refill with gas. The nozzle pushed on and turns clockwise, you then pull back the lever. You then need to press the button on the pump and keep pushing in untill it stops automatically. It will not overfill. Don't let the noises alarm you. To remove is just the reverse.

 

[Mark Hankins]

Have you seen this video ? Gas it and Gaslow are one and the same type of system.

Perfect! Thanks very much

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[Mark Hankins]

There is no need to open the bottle valves when filling,best to leave them closed for safety.
The bottles will fill to 80% capacity due to the built in safety feature of gasit and gaslow systems..first time fill is a bit daunting.best of luck.

Thank you!

 

[Mark Hankins]

Somewhere behind a plastic cap you will find a bayonet fitting. You need to find an outlet selling lpg and then you can refill with gas. The nozzle pushed on and turns clockwise, you then pull back the lever. You then need to press the button on the pump and keep pushing in untill it stops automatically. It will not overfill. Don't let the noises alarm you. To remove is just the reverse.

Thank you!

 

[Manic]

Just so your aware, there are different types of filler and it could be like this.

LPG/Autogas Euro Flat Filler Complete 90 Degree Body for Car/Motorhome | eBay

Autogas 2000 Leisure Team. When filling the bayonet adapter should be always fitted to the vehicle first before attaching the filler gun. For 8mm copper pipe filler connections an adaptor will be required.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[xsparks]

If you intend to use your vehicle abroad you will need to buy a set of adapters that screw into the centre of the fitting on your van. Unfortunately for some reason there is no common pump fitting across the various countries.

 

[Mark Hankins]

Just so your aware, there are different types of filler and it could be like this.

LPG/Autogas Euro Flat Filler Complete 90 Degree Body for Car/Motorhome | eBay

Autogas 2000 Leisure Team. When filling the bayonet adapter should be always fitted to the vehicle first before attaching the filler gun. For 8mm copper pipe filler connections an adaptor will be required.

www.ebay.co.uk

Yes that looks more like what I have (the black plastic box at the bottom of the attached picture). I also have a bag with 3 or 4 different brass attachments which I assume are for filling in different countries.

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[chaser]

Just going by your photo you will obviously have to connect both bottles back up or you will only be filling one of them.

 

[Manic]

Yes that’s it, the only difference being with this type ( I have same type) you have to screw adapter in for uk , where the larger type you don’t need an adapter for uk

 

[Manic]

Just going by your photo you will obviously have to connect both bottles back up or you will only be filling one of them.

He can only connect on bottle because the other isn’t a refillables type.

 

[Mark Hankins]

Just going by your photo you will obviously have to connect both bottles back up or you will only be filling one of them.

Yes I removed the bottle earlier to exchange it for a full one before realising what I had.

 

[xsparks]

Well spotted young man.

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[chaser]

He can only connect on bottle because the other isn’t a refillables type.

Should have gone to Specsavers

 

[Manic]

Have you got a bulkhead regulator or one fitted to the gas bottle. This is my set up with a regulator on each bottle. Just turn on what ever bottle you want to use.

 

[Mark Hankins]

If you intend to use your vehicle abroad you will need to buy a set of adapters that screw into the centre of the fitting on your van. Unfortunately for some reason there is no common pump fitting across the various countries.

Yes I have a bag of adapters already and assumed that's what they were for. Thanks

 

[xsparks]

 

[Mark Hankins]

Have you got a bulkhead regulator or one fitted to the gas bottle. This is my set up with a regulator on each bottle. Just turn on what ever bottle you want to use.View attachment 493049

I have one on the gas bottle like your set up. My second bottle is just a regular Calor gas bottle I guess it's in case the gas runs out and there's nowhere nearby to fill up.

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[Manic]

Yes that’s it , you just have to just swap the regulator over to the calor bottle.

 

[royw]

When some one said no need to open bottle valves in fact its essential you turn off before filling it states this in all the manuals