Hi Hamer
Hope this is not a daft question, but do you leave your gas heating on all the time, and if so, is this safe? Or do you use some sort of electric heater. Thanks.
Chris
Chrissylizzie,
No not a daft question.I use sites with electric hook up. However on a couple of occasions the electricity supply has failed for at least 24 hours. We switched over to gas, as did other caravanners without any problem at all.
Make sure in heavy snow enough snow is cleared to allow plenty of air to circulate under your caravan.
Make sure the air holes in the caravan floor beneath the cooker,fridge.fire and water heater are clear. Gas is heavier than air and should you have a leak the gas will disperse through the holes.
When your caravan is serviced the gas system will have been pressure tested for leaks.
As has already been stated keep your fridge vents clear. when using winter covers the breathing areas on the vents are much reduced.
For total peace of mind you can buy a gauge from caravan dealers to connect to the cylinder to test for leaks. Some caravans like my own Senator Wyoming have them fitted as standard. They double up as a gauge to tell you approx how much gas you have left.
Many caravanners winter caravan on C.L.s on gas only without any problem.Winter rallies are also held on siteswhich are gas only.
There is no problem in going out and leavung your appliances on gas providing you have taken the above precautions.
Don't forget you must use Propane gas.
Happy winter caravanning.
HAMER