LPG Gaslow, tank kits and other alternatives ooop North

I run a 15 kg underslung gas tank which I had to replace last year.As you can see I fitted a large stone guard unlike the last bottle I gave this bottle 2 coats of zinc primer 3 coats of stone chip and 1 coat of red so it should last a lot longer.
 

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exwindsurfer said:
I run a 15 kg underslung gas tank which I had to replace last year.As you can see I fitted a large stone guard unlike the last bottle I gave this bottle 2 coats of zinc primer 3 coats of stone chip and 1 coat of red so it should last a lot longer.
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I considered one but they don't really take more than a couple of bottles would but the main thing that put me off was the cost of the Alko kit. Eyewatering expensive. I suppose they do leave your gas locker free though. Its just a shame that Swift on such a huge van put in such a tiny gas locker. The one on the old Kontiki was massive.
 
barryd said:
I considered one but they don't really take more than a couple of bottles would but the main thing that put me off was the cost of the Alko kit. Eyewatering expensive. I suppose they do leave your gas locker free though. Its just a shame that Swift on such a huge van put in such a tiny gas locker. The one on the old Kontiki was massive.
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It must be so that you have more space inside, but seriously, it's a stupid move.
 
barryd said:
I remember. I checked the locker though. Still wouldnt be big enough but not by much. Useless sods.
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You have to remember for most folks 1 x 6kg bottle will last a years worth of trips (probably 4 weeks worth of weekends/2 week stints)
Hooked up to en suite electric 24/7

Same reason most vans come with 1 x battery and no or little solar
And 3 way fridges ....

They don't envisage people using them for extended periods away from services .

That's why a lot of us self build and/or spend time money on adapting/modifying them to suit our useage .
 
Pudsey Bear said:
If I cut the ring off the top I could get a 11kg in beside a 6kg with a wider door.
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Jigsaw with a fresh blade = job done (don't cut too close to the welds to preserve the integrity of the bottle )
H + S nazis would freak ...but it would be fine barring come re test time
 
Not sure you could even get in with a jig saw, possibly why I did use a disc, but it was easy enough I probably took a good hour to do it so it cooled down between cuts.
 
Pudsey Bear said:
Not sure you could even get in with a jig saw, possibly why I did use a disc, but it was easy enough I probably took a good hour to do it so it cooled down between cuts.
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I've done it many times with redundant refrigerant bottles to scrap them (scrap folks are picky with intact bottles due to them being pressure vessels )

Slice and dice to handle off and hammer the brass valve gear off ....

Job done .
 
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Actually the GasIt ones are best as they only have a carrying handle do cut off not a bloody great ring, and they are exactly the same otherwise.
 
mistericeman said:
You have to remember for most folks 1 x 6kg bottle will last a years worth of trips (probably 4 weeks worth of weekends/2 week stints)
Hooked up to en suite electric 24/7

Same reason most vans come with 1 x battery and no or little solar
And 3 way fridges ....

They don't envisage people using them for extended periods away from services .

That's why a lot of us self build and/or spend time money on adapting/modifying them to suit our useage .
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Yes I suppose so but they must realise many go off touring Europe for months on end often off grid. Well maybe they don't. I realise there are a total posts pandemic breed of motorhomers that seem to hop from one campsite to another most of working age though.
 
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