Posted on 30/03/2019 15:59
We swapped to an on board autogas tank a while ago hoping to save time and money in the long run but we are noticing that many garages are having the refill facilities removed from their forecourts. It is now being suggested by several other owners that this is a growing trend and it is becoming a problem as they are finding it increasingly harder to locate providers whilst out and about on their tours. Have I made a mistake?
Posted on 30/03/2019 16:16
There are plenty/enough around, you just need to know where they are in advance. We have a couple in our home town, and I fill before we depart, or seek an alternative in the area we are visiting. Our tank easily lasts 3 weeks away before I start to feel the need to find more.
Fill LPG has a website and a useful app which I use..
Posted on 30/03/2019 16:22
It’s my concern as well, Micky. Our van has an underslung tank but, given the choice, I would have opted for bottles.
You have recognised the problem of having to find a garage selling gas and it’s something I have posted about before only to be told by others that it’s not an issue. 🤷🏻♂️
Posted on 30/03/2019 16:22 by TinwheelerIt’s my concern as well, Micky. Our van has an underslung tank but, given the choice, I would have opted for bottles.
You have recognised the problem of having to find a garage selling gas and it’s something I have posted about before only to be told by others that it’s not an issue. 🤷🏻♂️
Posted on 30/03/2019 16:27 by mickysfYes, it isn't too much of an issue at the moment but it is an issue non the less, our local has lost it. However, the rate at which they are now being removed across the country is of concern.
Posted on 30/03/2019 16:47
I had not understood that the number of LPG retailers was diminishing rapidly. We have had our van for three years and locally have always had the same 2 selling LPG all that time. I asked once at one of them if they were likely to stop selling it and he said no chance, we sell too much of it. I imagine, therefore, that sustaining retail viability all depends on the amount bought in that area same as anything else. The other retailer is a main Calor dealer who also has an LPG tank and pump. But food for thought for the future.
Posted on 30/03/2019 18:57
I think your right to be concerned. My local Shell garage where I used to refill my Gaslow bottles is being refurbished and I suspect when it reopens the LOG pumps will have been replaced by charging points. I guess if you live near an LPG wholesaler like Countrywide then you will have less concern about refilling. Ultimately I am envisaging having to go back to a Calor bottle in my twin bottle configuration.
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