Do I really need a gas bottle

[Martin_E]

Guys, this is the gas set up, my neighbour thinks this could be an old regulator, or it should already be fixed to the caravan by the service engineer, what do you think?

The manufacturer date is on the regulator, it should be replace at 10yrs old

 

[Gafferbill]

My question was quite simple, what is that black hose with the cap on the end all about?
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.........the caravan main gas fittings and pipework are fitted to the bodywork of the caravan and end in the bulkhead regulator.
The black hose joins a gas cylinder to the bulkhead regulator. There are different types of gas cylinders available with different fittings required to attach the cylinder to the black hose.
If you are permanently on a pitch and don't want a gas supply then the black hose and cylinder connection is redundant.

 

[GaryB]

Thanks, should I remove the bit at the end of the pigtail and just be left with a nut at both ends

No, buy the correct pigtail from an accessory shop, they aren't expensive, as others have said, one end will screw onto your bulkhead regulator and the other onto your gas bottle. All straightforward but remember that the fitting that screws onto the gas bottle is a LEFT handed thread. This is mine, the black item is a newer version of the bulkhead regulator that you have, the other screws directly onto the cylinder.

 

[Buckman]

All straightforward but remember that the fitting that screws onto the gas bottle is a LEFT handed thread.

I always use my RIGHT hand to screw it on. LOL!

 

[GaryB]

https://www.gasproducts.co.uk/750mm...JrDQHInmsiO_To0MDHgEUpSIgTDHT1ixoCUlkQAvD_BwE

As above, note that this type has a male end fitting, if you remove the fitting from the end of your hose it will leave a female end fitting.

 

[Sam Vimes]

Gonna be on a seasonal pitch on ehu, we only plan to fry bacon and eggs, maybe do sausage and mash and a chilli nothing fancy, the sausages could done in an air fryer.

Do I really need a gas bottle, feel a bit edgy about using one being a newbie.

I can understand your caution about using a gas bottle but these are used on thousands of touring and static caravans and motorhomes and boats. The number of incedences of problems on these is probably very low - but then again you don't want it to be yours it if happens


Our community doesn't have access to mains gas so many of us use bottled gas for things like our gas hob in the house. Two 19kg bottles sit outside and are connected in a similar way to the caravan.

I think you'll be ok with gas and a little restricted without it.

 

[ProfJohnL]

No, buy the correct pigtail from an accessory shop, they aren't expensive, as others have said, one end will screw onto your bulkhead regulator and the other onto your gas bottle. All straightforward but remember that the fitting that screws onto the gas bottle is a LEFT handed thread. This is mine, the black item is a newer version of the bulkhead regulator that you have, the other screws directly onto the cylinder.

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For Richtee's information:-

GaryB's picture shows a bulkhead regulator with a flexible pigtail for connecting a PROPANE bottle, which has a different connection to the BUTANE cylinder on his own fittings.

Richtee you need to ensure you have the correct pigtail for the type of LPG cylinder you have. Propane cylinders have a male "POL" connector


Butane cylinders come in two types Dumpy bottles and older larger Butane cylinders use a female (the larger end)

More recent larger Butane use a clip on device

Which is the device you already have, combined with the correct pigtail.(Above)

Clearly from your questions you are unsure about the gas system you have and how to use it. I suggest you arrange to take a caravanning course run by caravanning clubs, as they take you through the essential working and safety processes, and doing it first hand you would learn a lot more from competent tutors.

 

[Buckman]

For Richtee's information:-

GaryB's picture shows a bulkhead regulator with a flexible pigtail for connecting a PROPANE bottle, which has a different connection to the BUTANE cylinder on his own fittings.

Richtee you need to ensure you have the correct pigtail for the type of LPG cylinder you have. Propane cylinders have a male "POL" connector
View attachment 6335

Butane cylinders come in two types Dumpy bottles and older larger Butane cylinders use a female (the larger end)
View attachment 6336
More recent larger Butane use a clip on device
View attachment 6338
Which is the device you already have, combined with the correct pigtail.(Above)

Clearly from your questions you are unsure about the gas system you have and how to use it. I suggest you arrange to take a caravanning course run by caravanning clubs, as they take you through the essential working and safety processes, and doing it first hand you would learn a lot more from competent tutors.

Does post #21 show a butane connector in the photo?

 

[GaryB]

Does post #21 show a butane connector in the photo?

Yes, the one on the end is a Butane connection, push on and twist the wing-nut on the end.

 

[Richtee180]

The manufacturer date is on the regulator, it should be replace at 10yrs old

 

[Richtee180]

Moderator please delete this thread, its been resolved by the caravan park.

 

[Sam Vimes]

I'll just lock the thread rather than delete as there may be useful information here for others.