LPG filler… left or right..? (1 Viewer)

[Just smiffy]

Which side is preferred for gpl filler for gasit tank for filling at fuel garages in Europe..?

Drivers side (uk drivers side)
Or passenger side

 

[Wh05apk]

I don't think it makes much difference, we've had the pumps on either side, so fit wherever is easiest?

 

[Al n Val]

if it was me i’d have it same side as you put diesel in, saves faffing about usually

 

[Riverbankannie]

Our filler is on same side as diesel filler which makes things much easier as often don’t have to move the van .

 

[Two on Tour]

We have an underslung tank, so I fitted the fill point to get the shortest pipe run which means it's on the driver's side, but a choice, then as others have said, on the same side as your diesel fill point.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

if it was me i’d have it same side as you put diesel in, saves faffing about usually

Agree.

 

[dunnah01]

Agree with having it on the same side as the diesel filler - ours isn't

 

[pappajohn]

Both sides.
Can't go wrong if the pump is hard to access.

 

[Just smiffy]

Looking at some pumps on Google map (street view) it would seem that having it on the drivers side would be better for me as the gpl pump mostly seems to be on the outside pump on the end and with me getting my wheelchair out of the passenger side may mean I have to park too close to the pump and won’t be able to get along side to fill…
Swings and roundabouts I suppose on how the garage set up….

 

[Tanya_and_Mick]

Both sides.
Can't go wrong if the pump is hard to access.

I agree with pappajohn, back in the day, when we converted the RV we were advised to do both sides....

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[Badknee]

When I put the Gasit system in the Hobby I put it on the same side as the fuel but this Vantage has it on the opposite side. Not had any problems so far.

 

[Just smiffy]

Would there be a problem coming out of the gasit tank with a short hose and putting a tee piece on and then sending shorter hose’s to each side..?

 

[bigtwin]

Both sides.
Can't go wrong if the pump is hard to access.

I agree with pappajohn, back in the day, when we converted the RV we were advised to do both sides....

Agree with the above, particularly given your circumstances. Make life as easy as is reasonably practicable.

Ian

 

[Brains]

From experience:
Same side as diesel.

 

[jumar]

Ours is opposite side to Diesel filler...but for you, I would choose whatever is the easiest...

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[Just smiffy]

As in my other thread, do the gaslow Steal braided hose fit the gasit fittings, does anyone know..?

 

[Badknee]

Would there be a problem coming out of the gasit tank with a short hose and putting a tee piece on and then sending shorter hose’s to each side..?

Don’t know. Sounds ok but not sure.

 

[Just smiffy]

Don’t know. Sounds ok but not sure.

It seem I can reading gaslow accessories fittings but would cost around £200 for the fittings and hoses,

Looks like the easy option and come straight out of the tank and to the filler new filler position on drivers side….

 

[Guigsy]

All the fillers I've used in the UK and Europe have been on separate pumps. So I've had to move regardless.

Given that LPG cars have fillers on either side, I don't think it matters. Whichever gives you the shortest (cheapest) run of hose.

 

[Just smiffy]

This where it is at the moment, the tanks outlet comes out of the tank the other side and the long filler hose loops around on itself round the water&waste tanks then kinks into the filler, it has a split in the hose right on that bend by the filler so I’ve got to replace it.
I also want to move the filler back towards the rear wheel so it’s not so exposed.

The easiest and cheapest option is a hose direct from the tank to a new positioned filler on the other side… think that’s what I’ll do..

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[Jev88]

Never thought about it until we got the RV which is very useful in having ports both sides.

 

[Minxy]

I put the fillers at the back of our PVCs, both on the UK nearside, one in the bumper and the other in the corner trim, have you considered putting it in the rear centre middle?

 

[Lenny HB]

As Ian says if it's fairly easy to fit to both sides go for it.

As in my other thread, do the gaslow Steal braided hose fit the gasit fittings, does anyone know..?

I think they do but they are 3 times the price. Whichever type you use they will need changing in 10 years.

 

[Minxy]

As Ian says if it's fairly easy to fit to both sides go for it.

I think they do but they are 3 times the price. Whichever type you use they will need changing in 10 years.

The Gaslow ones are 20 years aren't they?

 

[Lenny HB]

The Gaslow ones are 20 years aren't they?

I thought all gas hoses were 10 Basildog will know.

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[Just smiffy]

As Ian says if it's fairly easy to fit to both sides go for it.

I think they do but they are 3 times the price. Whichever type you use they will need changing in 10 years.

Can’t find any long ones on the gasit site but there’s many lengths on the gaslow, I’d prefer stainless braided too.

It’ll be a long run to the back of the van Minxy Mel and I want t avoid that and it’ll make it more costly…

 

[Lenny HB]

Can’t find any long ones on the gasit site but there’s many lengths on the gaslow, I’d prefer stainless braided too.

It’ll be a long run to the back of the van Minxy Mel and I want t avoid that and it’ll make it more costly…

Autogas 2000 do the rubber ones up to 2.5m.

 

[Lenny HB]

Edited last post I meant Autogas 2000.

 

[Minxy]

I thought all gas hoses were 10 Basildog will know.

Definitely 20 years

Gaslow Butane 450mm HP Stainless Steel Gas Hose

Gaslow stainless hose. Length 450mm for connection between the butane cylinder and the 30mbar regulator. Long term replacement for the high pressure rubber hose. Life of 20 years

www.gasproducts.co.uk

 

[Basildog]

The Gaslow ones are 20 years aren't they?

10 years as a filler hose .
20 years as a gas pigtail (regulator hose )
Some suppliers are now offering thermoplastic hoses with loose fittings that the user has to make up
We use thermoplastic hoses for longer lengths in our workshop but will not supply to retail customers.