Calor gas - price

Pioneer said:
Hi Orian,
I also have diesel heating, but this didn't stop me from fitting a Gaslow system. The price difference for the gas fills, will soon pay for the system, if your a regular camper. Had my system for a few years now and no problems, my spine is better also, no lifting of bottles!
The new Gaslow bottles are even lighter in weight now, but more expensive, so if you do go Gaslow, shop around you may still find some of the older cheaper type.
Happy Camping:)
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Hi Pioneer,
Thanks, it is always useful to hear other members views and experiences. That's what makes this such a useful site. I have already examined the costs and possible savings and because we do not use a great deal of gas it looks like a long payback period unless I fit it myself. :(

If I do decide to fit my own Gaslow system I was thinking of using the filler mounting bracket rather than cutting a hole in the side of my motorhome. :eek: The gas locker is rather small on the Orian Pavo (Autosleeper Symbol) and I would still need space to load/remove a backup calor bottle. Does anyone have experience of fitting Gaslow to this type of motorhome? Any pictures would be welcome.:)

Bob
 
Here goes. Dare I suggest you take a look at this item on E Bay, LPG PROPANE AUTOGAS RED BOTTLE GAS FILLING ADAPTER Item number: 250407638998 :eek:
 
orian said:
Hi Pioneer,
Thanks, it is always useful to hear other members views and experiences. That's what makes this such a useful site. I have already examined the costs and possible savings and because we do not use a great deal of gas it looks like a long payback period unless I fit it myself. :(

If I do decide to fit my own Gaslow system I was thinking of using the filler mounting bracket rather than cutting a hole in the side of my motorhome. :eek: The gas locker is rather small on the Orian Pavo (Autosleeper Symbol) and I would still need space to load/remove a backup calor bottle. Does anyone have experience of fitting Gaslow to this type of motorhome? Any pictures would be welcome.:)

Bob
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Hi Bob,
I fitted my Gaslow system myself, and used a bracket (alluminium angle) to secure the filling nozzle inside the gas locker, didn't want to leave holes in the locker door. Don't know what your locker is like, but if you fit your system in first, leaving room for the spare calor bottle, with the filler point to one side of your calor bottle neck, should do the trick.
Good luck.

Happy Camping:)
 
derekfaeberwick said:
Here goes. Dare I suggest you take a look at this item on E Bay, LPG PROPANE AUTOGAS RED BOTTLE GAS FILLING ADAPTER Item number: 250407638998 :eek:
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i have had mine for 2 years now never a problem, saved a fortune ,just

"think" when using, its very easy
 
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peppers said:
i have had mine for 2 years now never a problem, saved a fortune ,just

"think" when using, its very easy
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Where do you get the connectors? Are you able to swap connectors for each country?
 
hairytoes said:
Where do you get the connectors? Are you able to swap connectors for each country?
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They're more properly called adaptors and simply screw in to the connector you have chosen. They're not expensive and you can buy them from wherever you buy your refillable gas bottle. You can even buy them on French motorways or, I'm told, LPG filling stations will loan you one is you need one.

We've discussed this and a closely related subject in this and other threads. http://www.wildcamping.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3534. This thread might have a wealth of information for interesting reading. Some photos too.

Also, if you just google "Gaslow" you'll have enough to read for ages. Everybody who has the system seems to be well happy with it. I am. DIY installation is quite easy and once fitted you won't want to go back to changing cylinders again.

Tom
 
***** said:
The Gaslow system has refillable bottles piped into a fitting on the side of your M/H similar to a fuel cap on a car.
No need to remove the bottles to refill.
Hope this helps
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Thanks *****, that makes sense now! Seems like a good system if you can fill up at regular lpg outlets.

What are peoples experiences of using it in lower temperatures? I prefer propane to butane as it has a lower freezing point...wondered how lpg/gaslow fared.

Mujisan
 
orian said:
I had a recent quote to fit one 6kg bottle with necessary valves, pipes and filler - £383

Bob
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I'll give it a miss. I didn't even use one 13kg propane last year would take forever to make it pay. I do have a diesel heating system though.
 
***** said:
I asked a similar question a little while ago and answers were a little thin on the ground, however an article in one of the M/H mags stated that the mix of butane to propane varies depending on how warm/cold the country in which you are purchasing the gas is.
Meaning that a cold country supplies a heavier mix of propane than a warm country would supply.:)
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Mystery cocktails on the road...how exciting ;)
 
peppers said:
you use the same adapters as filling a car lpg tank ,about 3 different ones covers europe
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This sounds like an excellent idea, have you ever had any issues when filling up a bottle at the pump?

I'd imagine it'd be pretty much like filling up a jerry can with pertrol at the pump.

I'm certainly going to check this out & is much cheaper than Gaslow, or a full LPG tank replacement.

Muchisimo Gracias amigo!:cool:
 
Can't see past them myself. Saved a fortune this winter and have had no problems at filling stations. :)
 
gaslow pricing

orian said:
Hi Pioneer,
Thanks, it is always useful to hear other members views and experiences. That's what makes this such a useful site. I have already examined the costs and possible savings and because we do not use a great deal of gas it looks like a long payback period unless I fit it myself. :(

If I do decide to fit my own Gaslow system I was thinking of using the filler mounting bracket rather than cutting a hole in the side of my motorhome. :eek: The gas locker is rather small on the Orian Pavo (Autosleeper Symbol) and I would still need space to load/remove a backup calor bottle. Does anyone have experience of fitting Gaslow to this type of motorhome? Any pictures would be welcome.:)

Bob
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Orian Bob
Try this link Gas /LPG - Outdoor Bits
Fitted a single 11kg bottle to my m/home so as to free up some tool storage space for me. Don't worry about only one bottle as you just top it up when you notice the gauge showing it has used 50%. Fitted it myself and can honesty say if you can change your own calor botle you can fit these . Just follow what Pioneer (I think he said earlier) fit the bottle then route the filler bracket to suit. Filled my bottle at a nearby " Calor autogas fitters" they usually have there own bulk storage cost to fill 22 litres £9.40 and that was only about six weeks ago, do a search for calor autogas in your area.
Ps when you order the kit from outoorbits it actually comes direct from gaslow.
Hope this helped John:):):)
 
Just filled my 11 kilo bottle (21 litres) for £11 at a motorway service station...

The solution is Gaslow !!!
 
But why don't European manufacturers install proper fitted gas tanks in the first place, like the Americans have been doing for years???????????:confused::confused::confused:
 
i go to a place where they sell gas for your car and the fill the bottle for you make sure it is empty a lot cheaper
 
Get a gas refill adapter and fill your own.
Flack jacket and hard hat on, head down in the bunker awaiting the flack.
 
noody

If you re-fill a bottle that isn't designed to be re-fillable then any and every filling station is instructed to refuse you on the basis of health and safety.

Cylinders should only be filled to 80% full to make room for expansion, its always going to be difficult to guess how much liquid gas you pour into your bottle but not impossible.

The new Gaslow bottles all have 80% cut-off valves, they are very easy to fit. My vans locker is smaller than some, it only take an 11 and a 6, I fitted the filler right in the middle and at the top but inside so the fixing bolts went through into the base of a flip-top box by the side of the driving position.

I also have 3 adaptors for EU countries and one to add for the republic of Ireland together with an adaptor for ordinary calor bottles should the need arise.

If anyone wants a photo of my installation, please ask and I'll post a photo.

Richard.
 
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