Is propane gas essential for winter caravanning?

Jood replied on 29/10/2016 20:42

Jood

Posted on 29/10/2016 20:42

We're going away in our Caravan for Christmas this year..first time ever due to family circumstances and feel very excited about experiencing a different type of Christmas. However, other half and I are unsure whether we should change our blue butane gas to the red propane one. Other half seems to think butane will be ok if we insulate it well. I don't want to prepare a full Christmas dinner only for the gas to give up! I would really appreciate the views of you experienced winter Caravanners. Thank you.

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Merve replied on 30/10/2016 18:57

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Merve

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Posted on 30/10/2016 18:57

Yes! Definitely ! But if you are changing over to propane why not get a bottle that you own? Safefill make a cylinder that you fill yourself at a quarter of the price of Calor. On going savings- one of the best investments I ever made. Dribbling hot water over a gas bottle? I have better things to do while away for a break.

IanH replied on 30/10/2016 19:10

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IanH

Posted on 30/10/2016 19:10

Why stick with butane, given that it offers no noticable advantage at all (but the real disadvantage of not working in cold weather) over propane?

Jood replied on 30/10/2016 20:35

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Jood

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Posted on 30/10/2016 20:35

Thank you to all the people who have offered us advice. We'll be changing to propane. I think the 'safefll' bottles sound like a good idea.

Roy284 replied on 11/07/2017 19:20

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Posted on 11/07/2017 19:20

A belated reply but anyway...........

Butane is a waste of space and certainly in cold weather as it will not vapourise, e.g turn to gas. Years ago it was I think mandatory (by some clubs) to have propane fitted for winter caravanning. Modern standards in caravans and motorhomes is propane, so make the switch and be sure to stay warm and cook the dinner. Formerly I was involved in the oil and gas industry so do speak from some experience. Enjoy!

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