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 05/04/2019 10:51 by TinwheelerI don’t think it’s so much the ability of us dumb members that would be a stumbling block to the club selling gas at a pump but the rules and regs that apply to sellers would surely put them off doing it.
Posted on 05/04/2019 13:26
I think that there are at least two reasons why CC would not provide a refill point.
A risk assessment would probably show that there would be no member of staff able to oversee to ensure that only suitable bottles were refilled and if by chance they did observe they would likely have no immediate means to stop the process.
There is unlikely to be enough members staying on site wishing to fill to justify expenditure.
Posted on 05/04/2019 13:26 byI think that there are at least two reasons why CC would not provide a refill point.
A risk assessment would probably show that there would be no member of staff able to oversee to ensure that only suitable bottles were refilled and if by chance they did observe they would likely have no immediate means to stop the process.
There is unlikely to be enough members staying on site wishing to fill to justify expenditure.
Posted on 05/04/2019 09:56 by MerveI don’t think it’s been mentioned but I use www.mylpg.eu This is the site that Safefill have gone to as with everything else going on, they were finding it difficult to keep the supplier list up to date. This website is good in the fact that we, as Caravanners and Motorhomers can be interactive and report any closed, new or redundant sites. I have recently had to report the closure of a gas facility in Norfolk at Martins Service Station near Cromer. Taken over by BP-the gas tank was taken away. Can that be a good business move in a very popular holiday area? As refillables become more and more popular, they might regret removing it!
Posted on 05/04/2019 14:24
Merve, I've certainly mentioned it in the past, and the app.
one of the really good things about it is the verification of supply where a visitor can add a date and comment about their visit...
so you will know the last time someone visited (and posted).
obviously, not everyone updates the site, but there are sufficient responses to be able to be pretty sure that a site is open for LPG.
edit: just spotted Kjells reply and that's odd that a recent verification turns out to be wrong...they often include the time and the price of the gas....usually from a real transaction...
BTW, the website also has the full European list of POI data, again very useful.
Posted on 05/04/2019 14:24 by young thomasMerve, I've certainly mentioned it in the past, and the app.
one of the really good things about it is the verification of supply where a visitor can add a date and comment about their visit...
so you will know the last time someone visited (and posted).
obviously, not everyone updates the site, but there are sufficient responses to be able to be pretty sure that a site is open for LPG.
edit: just spotted Kjells reply and that's odd that a recent verification turns out to be wrong...they often include the time and the price of the gas....usually from a real transaction...
BTW, the website also has the full European list of POI data, again very useful.
Posted on 05/04/2019 14:30 by young thomasas above, I am allowed to fill my Gaslow tank without any formal training (which I also didn't get for filling unleaded or diesel...)
perhaps I could now be a consultant for CC LPG filling stations thus removing one of the excuses......sorry, reasons
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