It's ok to call us mad!

 .... we cannot get gas to cooker have played with all combinations but nothing, cyl is new, but nothing!!!!  ...

Any valves/taps in a cupboard near your cooker? There are a few red handled gas vlaves in my caravan .... fridge, fire & oven.

Make , model, and year of van would help people advise you better.

Despite the hiccups, Trevor, I sense you're enjoying your voyage of discovery. I admire your adventurous spirit. You'll get these things sorted one way or another. 

Trevor steep learning curve eh?  my gas cooker has a very sensitive lid - if the cover isn't absolutely UP the gas won't ignite, ditto the oven Won't light unless the top cover is really up.  The fridge can also be tricky if the c'van isn't level enough (when operating on gas).  Don't forget different cylinder may be required for over the channel.  

You will soon find everything easy!  

Not mad all, we met a couple in Germany last year who had bought a motohome , had a weekend away to try it out and taken off for Greece. I have been touring on the continent for  over 35 years  for much shorter periods of time but was suitably impressed and they seemed to have it sorted. You  will be better posting in the overseas section from now on as that is where you are most likely to get good advice  for your trip. I have been collecting together notes about sites, routes etc  here and you might find something of help.

Good luck and have a great trip

Write your comments here .David, like Trevor, we own our first caravan and intend touring abroad. Your gallery etc was  very good and your advice very helpfull. When we tour, we will first refer to your post. Also, very good luck to Trevor and family. I hope you have a wonderful trip. You will find Trevor that the people using this forum in general, have nothing but good and helpful advice  - dont't be afraid to ask.

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Thinking of your cold cuppa this morning it couldn't be the confusing reverse thread on gas could it?  i.e the cylinder being off when you think it's on?  That is assuming your fridge is running on electric.

As for the remote just keep it heading the same way as the caravan!  I may look strange standing there turning the remote in my hand but that works for me!

No John I don't think it's a windup but who knows?  

Now I'm all for helping anyone out.

But shouldn't this post have started on the 1st April.

 

Now I'm all for helping anyone out.

But shouldn't this post have started on the 1st April.

 

Why? Trevor admits he's completely nuts so let's wish him well on his voyage of discovery. We all had to start somewhere.

Good post Trevor, at least you can keep a smile on your face, keep up the good work