Gas in Spain

ChasNick replied on 08/01/2023 15:07

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Posted on 08/01/2023 15:07

Hi I am going to a hosted site in Spain in Feb 2023. Our motorhome only as gas heater and hot water so will need to make sure I can get gas. We are planning on taking only one bottle and then sort a Spanish version once there, I have bought the pigtail adaptor and the adaptor for the Spanish bottle as reccommended by Gaslow. I am assuming I can by a 6K bottle quite easily from the site in Spain. Any advice on this or on any other issues?

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cyberyacht replied on 08/01/2023 17:05

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Posted on 08/01/2023 17:05

Unlikely to be a 6Kg bottle though. Most brands seem to be around 11-13Kg. Better get a few sessions at the gym before you go.

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JollyKernow replied on 08/01/2023 17:39

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Posted on 08/01/2023 17:39

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Both Repsol and Cepsa Spanish bottles are around 11-13kgs so check that size will go in your locker. In my pvc, I just get 2 6kg bottles in so when in Spain I have a hose from Gaslow that goes from the regulator, through the drop down vent to the bottle outside the van. In transit the bottle sits in the bathroom. Empty bottles are available everywhere, fleamarkets, second hand shops etc for around 10 euros, then exchange at any garage. I was last there in October '21 and a swap was 11.50 euros.

If when in the UK you use sites with electric hook up and the occasional trip abroard then a refillable bottle set up isn't worth the expense.

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I have used the K6. Nice and light and butane is no problem when it's warm.

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I have one of those but they dont stock them everywhere and I got a refill from a Repsol agent not having found any at filling stations. Nice size and weight though.

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Tammygirl replied on 08/01/2023 22:19

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Posted on 08/01/2023 22:19

We have a an underslung tank on our PVC which is great when abroad apart from if we stay long term on a campsite as we need to pack up and drive off site to find a station to refill the tank.

Is there a way that we could purchase a bottle and connect it to the van in some way. We have and exterior gas BBQ connection, can that we used in anyway or do we need to buy a kit to fit in someway to the underslung tank.

Tinwheeler replied on 08/01/2023 22:38

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Posted on 08/01/2023 22:19 by Tammygirl

We have a an underslung tank on our PVC which is great when abroad apart from if we stay long term on a campsite as we need to pack up and drive off site to find a station to refill the tank.

Is there a way that we could purchase a bottle and connect it to the van in some way. We have and exterior gas BBQ connection, can that we used in anyway or do we need to buy a kit to fit in someway to the underslung tank.

Posted on 08/01/2023 22:38

It may well depend on your particular system. Gasit, as used by AutoSleeper, can be used with a bottle but not through the BBQ point which is designed to let gas out rather than in.

It works by using a free standing bottle connected to the tank filler point. It does not fill the tank as such but turns the tank into part of the pipework used by the gas as it flows from bottle to, say, cooker.

You’ll find full details online or on YouTube.

Tammygirl replied on 08/01/2023 23:06

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Posted on 08/01/2023 22:38 by Tinwheeler

It may well depend on your particular system. Gasit, as used by AutoSleeper, can be used with a bottle but not through the BBQ point which is designed to let gas out rather than in.

It works by using a free standing bottle connected to the tank filler point. It does not fill the tank as such but turns the tank into part of the pipework used by the gas as it flows from bottle to, say, cooker.

You’ll find full details online or on YouTube.

Posted on 08/01/2023 23:06

Thanks Tinny, we do have a Gasit system.

The problem with the method you described is that our LPG filler point is behind the sliding door, so we wouldn't be able to open the door if there was a device attached to it.

I thought I remembered someone on here suggesting that you could use your bbq point, I may be wrong. 🤔

Might have to give Gasit a call to get more info.