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 19:15
We use LPG in one of our Jeeps, have done for around 10 years. There are definitely areas of the country that require a bit of thinking regarding filling up if on a trip or tour. We found Cornwall a nightmare one time, not because of the lack of LPG Pumps, but because two regular places we used had issues with dispensing pumps and it was taking an age to get them repaired. The issue was further compounded that trip by fuel shortage issues, and huge queues at the garage we used in Hayle. There was plenty of LPG, but we just couldn’t get to the pump without queuing!
Posted on 31/03/2019 07:46 by cyberyachtPerhaps the time has come for us all to lobby our MPs both for the provision of LPG outlets, particularly bearing in mind the environmental aspect apropos other fuels, and also the monopolistic practices of Calor.
Posted on 30/03/2019 18:57 by peedeeI 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where I used to refill my Gaslow bottles is being refurbished and I suspect when it reopens the LOG pumps will have been replaced by charging points.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.
peedee
Posted on 31/03/2019 08:16
For some time, all Autosleeper panels vans and some coachbuilts I believe have had underslung tanks fitted as standard and there is no provision ( gas locker ) for using bottles instead. I have seen a hose I think from Gasit, where an external refillable bottle can be connected to the underfloor tank's normal LPG filler and the gas flows via the tank and its regulator to the cooker etc. This would work, but where to put the bottle whilst on the move would be an issue. It could become a problem if LPG became very difficult to find.
Posted on 31/03/2019 08:34
I am only familiar with price of Calor 3.9kg and Flogas seem a similar price. They are of course of little interest to me as a caravaner as unlikely to be stocked on sites I suspect.
It comes as no surprise to me that bottled gas is significantly dearer than autogas and as a low user of no personal concern because its ready availability trumps faffing around lugging bottles to fuel stations etc.
Posted on 31/03/2019 08:16 by Justus2For some time, all Autosleeper panels vans and some coachbuilts I believe have had underslung tanks fitted as standard and there is no provision ( gas locker ) for using bottles instead. I have seen a hose I think from Gasit, where an external refillable bottle can be connected to the underfloor tank's normal LPG filler and the gas flows via the tank and its regulator to the cooker etc. This would work, but where to put the bottle whilst on the move would be an issue. It could become a problem if LPG became very difficult to find.
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