Safefill 10Kg

Good move. I also got a safefill cylinder and after just two weekends away it's half empty. Won't be too long before it pays for itself at this rate. The fridge works a lot better on gas than on electric. As the cylinder is so cheap to refill I don't mind using it.

Yes, good move hillclimb. I went to Safefill 3 years ago and have never regretted it. Folk on here will know how much of a Safefill evangelist I am. I could never go back to rip off Calor. I think Safefill will become the default choice for many in the caravan field (no pun intended) over the next few years. I notice at the NEC shows there is always great interest around the Safefill display at the Jacksons stall. For me, it's a no brainer. For those who love that electric cable and can pay for it night after night, I say good luck to them but there are ways to be just as comfortable and at a greatly reduced cost. yes, good choice.

Good choice, have had a Safefill cylinder (8.6kg/15ltrs) for a few years now using cheap gas, cost of cylinder is now paid for and as you say, just top it up and always go off will a full cylinder and with a 150w solar panal no need for EHU.

Write your comments here...Great isnt it Chris?

Whilst I really like the idea, I have worries on getting it filled where I live, I suppose you can fill whilst touring, shame petrol forecourts are not more forgiving and understand the safety devices fitted to the cylinder.

Whilst I really like the idea, I have worries on getting it filled where I live, I suppose you can fill whilst touring, shame petrol forecourts are not more forgiving and understand the safety devices fitted to the cylinder.

Write your comments here...well that's what Safe fill are trying to do NSIL. Educate these outlets!! With our help that is much easier. Ring your namesake NEIL at Safefill and ask for some leaflets to explain just how safe these cylinders are to fill up!! With our input, the task of getting these businesses to accept Safefill will be so much easier! We, as the end users need to show that there is a growing and determined adoption of the Safefill cylinder-  once we do that, market forces will take over. You will find NEIL or JOHN very helpful and most grateful for any help offered. Thanks.

I generally only use EHU now if it is included in the price of the pitch. For those places that charge, it is generally going to cost more to pay for EHU than cost of gas used.... we use about 0.6-0.8KG/day for gas for 5 of us for cooking/fridge/hot water and heating (not very cold weather though!). 10KG safefill cost £11.33 when I filled from empty... No where very local to fill, so costs a bit to drive to place I can fill, so probably £15/10KG. Therefore < £1.50/day for gas when not on EHU.

Whilst I really like the idea, I have worries on getting it filled where I live, I suppose you can fill whilst touring, shame petrol forecourts are not more forgiving and understand the safety devices fitted to the cylinder.

Write your comments here...well that's what Safe fill are trying to do NSIL. Educate these outlets!! With our help that is much easier. Ring your namesake NEIL at Safefill and ask for some leaflets to explain just how safe these cylinders are to fill up!! With our input, the task of getting these businesses to accept Safefill will be so much easier! We, as the end users need to show that there is a growing and determined adoption of the Safefill cylinder-  once we do that, market forces will take over. You will find NEIL or JOHN very helpful and most grateful for any help offered. Thanks.

Like golfneil what puts me off is the mixed messages about filling up. The UKLPG Industry Information Sheet seems to  indicate that self service retailers are not to refill portable cylinders (which are refillable). Fixed containers can be filled, subject to certain conditions. Whilst it has the date of 2011 it is still on their website and referenced by the Health and Safety Executive. So I'm totally confused. 

Yes there certainly is some dragging of feet but I believe this can only go one way. Safefill is here and here to stay. Things will improve as more and more people realise these cylinders are perfectly safe. 

So far I have filled and topped up  my big cylinder at a car conversion to LPG place at Welton near Lincoln.  I fix it carefully into the back Seatbelt when done.  Highly recommended serviced fill up point.  

When I decided to give for Safefill I could only get the big cylinder which I am now so pleased to have as it is ages before top up is needed.  But you would need to be sure it fits in the locker.  If.money was no object I would get a smaller one as well but it certainly isn't in cessary for.me yet

Wow! I've just stumbled across this thread and what an eye-opener it is! 

We currently use the 4.5kg butane bottles and we get through approximately 1 a year so we are not big users by any stretch of the imagination. 

The large initial outlay of about £150 is a bit off-putting but given that I'm 41 and older than my wife and we have no intention of giving up caravanning then it will eventually pay for itself. I reackoin on current usage and costs it'll probably take about 8-10 years though! 

I've really enjoyed being educated by you on this - thanks! I guess it's what this forum is all about. :-)