GasLight Bottles

jet744 replied on 16/02/2023 19:31

Posted on 16/02/2023 19:31

Has anyone experience of changing from CalorLite to Gaslight bottles? My question is about the diameter of the 5Kg bottle and how well the base fits in to the mountings on the gas locker floor. Was it an issue or did they go in easily? I'd be pleased to hear your experiences.

 

ChocolateTrees replied on 17/02/2023 09:26

Posted on 17/02/2023 09:26

We have 2 gaslite. One 5kg and one 10kg. They differ only in height. 
On our 2016 Unicorn S3 (side has locker) the bottle “bases” seem designed to fit the gaslite bottles (or vice versa) and the strap system works fine. 
you can just get two bottles in the locker but they are a tight fit. I put the taller one in the back. 
you need to change the pig tail for a clipon fitting, but very easy to do. 
I much prefer them to Calor as 1) you can get them, 2) you can see how much gas is in them. 3) the clip on fitting is much easier to use. 4) they are even lighter than calor lite. 

Burgundy replied on 17/02/2023 10:12

Posted on 17/02/2023 10:12

Same as Chicolate Trees we have 5 & 10kg. The 5kg fits front locker no problem but I have to tilt the 15kg to get it in. The 10kg weighs 15kg when full compared to Calor steel 6kg quoted weight when full of 15 to 17kg. Caravan manufacturers have made front lockers to accommodate Gaslight for quite some time now. My previous van a 2006 Elddis would accommodate them.

jet744 replied on 18/02/2023 20:10

Posted on 18/02/2023 20:10

Thanks all for your responses, very helpful, still trying to decide best way forwards - Flogas - simple, same connector, no changes or gaslight - lots of changes but lighter.

 

 

 

 

ChocolateTrees replied on 18/02/2023 22:52

Posted on 18/02/2023 20:10 by jet744

Thanks all for your responses, very helpful, still trying to decide best way forwards - Flogas - simple, same connector, no changes or gaslight - lots of changes but lighter.

 

 

 

 

Posted on 18/02/2023 22:52

Only one change for gaslite. The pigtail connection. Available from any half decent caravan shop for a few pounds.

jennyc replied on 19/02/2023 08:07

Posted on 19/02/2023 08:07

Gaslite refills cost a similar amount to Calor/ Kg, with similar initial purchase costs, although their sizes aren’t identical. Safefill costs a lot more for a bottle’s initial purchase, thereafter gas is less than 1/3 of its competitors  price/Kg.

The point where Safefill is starting to save money is on its fifth 10Kg refill.

Also remember, that you can top up a part full Safefill bottle, paying only for the gas you use, rather than running it down to empty. And autogas refilling is easy in Europe, whereas proprietary bottle exchanges can’t be done unless you use CampingGaz with its even more inflated prices.

jet744 replied on 21/02/2023 20:30

Posted on 19/02/2023 08:07 by jennyc

Gaslite refills cost a similar amount to Calor/ Kg, with similar initial purchase costs, although their sizes aren’t identical. Safefill costs a lot more for a bottle’s initial purchase, thereafter gas is less than 1/3 of its competitors  price/Kg.

The point where Safefill is starting to save money is on its fifth 10Kg refill.

Also remember, that you can top up a part full Safefill bottle, paying only for the gas you use, rather than running it down to empty. And autogas refilling is easy in Europe, whereas proprietary bottle exchanges can’t be done unless you use CampingGaz with its even more inflated prices.

Posted on 21/02/2023 20:30

 I like the idea of gaslight for weight and convnience as much as anything. Safefill is very appealing for conveneince and need to carry only 1 bottle. Still seem to be getting mixed messages about issues when refilling at service stations.

jet744 replied on 21/02/2023 20:32

Posted on 18/02/2023 22:52 by ChocolateTrees

Only one change for gaslite. The pigtail connection. Available from any half decent caravan shop for a few pounds.

Posted on 21/02/2023 20:32

Did the gaslight bottles fit on to your floor mounts in the gas locker OK?

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook