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Powerjen

Hi Everyone

My 1992 National RV is going on it's test trip this weekend and the lpg tanks need filling. I have seen topics on European adaptors for UK/european use. But can someone tell me (before I get to a station to fill up Laughing

) if my existing USA lpg tank connection on the RV will fit UK fill ups or do I need an adaptor. Once I've got some lpg in him, I'll be asking about how to light pilot lights! You've been warned!!!

Thanks very much

Jen Laughing

LC1962

Hi Jen
Yes, you will need an adaptor as the US filler is a screw on type and UK filling stations use a bayonet fitting....I'm afraid the adaptors are pretty pricey.
Kind regards
Linda

PS, a naff pic I'm afraid but will give you an idea.

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi Jen, the uk clawgun is pushed onto the bayonet, twist the barrel 90 degrees and then you squeeze the trigger and lock it.

Press and hold the red gas button, you will only be able to put 100litres in after that the pump cuts out, return the clawgun to the pump, and then reconnect and you can then put another 100 in, if you need anymore, you will have to pay first.

The pump will automatically cut out when the tanks are full, and some nasty sounding noises while you are filling is normal. Laughing

Have fun

Olley

Powerjen

Hi Linda and Olley

We would have looked pretty daft turning up and not being able to fill it Embarassed

Have ordered the appropriate fitting from Brownhills who were £26 plus £5 for next day delivery which I thought was good value compaired to others I'd looked at.

Olley, I will look forward to the interesting noises while it fills up! It says it is a Manchester Tank and it says that you shouldn't fill them more than 80% full, there is an overflow thing next to the filler which says liquid will come out of it if overfilled, so I guess it' controls the 80% fullness itself. We don't even know how much it should hold!

Well that will be some to do tomorrow night after the adaptor has arrived.

Thanks so much, I'll let you know how we get on, then I'll be asking how to light the pilot light for my Dometic fridge freezer and water heater!!!

Jen

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi jen, sorry I thought you were LPG powered Embarassed

Your manchester tank should have an internal ball valve which will cut the gas off when the tank is 80% full.

As an additional safety measure you have the bleed screw, if you open it slightly and the tank is less than 80% full gas will come out, if liquid comes out its full. I presume you are supposed to leave the bleed screw slightly cracked while you fill up, and as soon as liquid comes out you are up to 80%.

I have never used mine as I also have a gauge fitted onto the side of the tank, which is what I go by.

And you may not hear any nasty noises. Laughing

olley

Rapide561

Hi Olley

What are the interesting noises that you describe? What causes it? Is it the pump or the gas tank that you are filling?

My gaslow things sound like the Co-op horse when I am filling them!

Rapide561

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi russell, its the gas going in under pressure sometimes it screams, when its getting full the ball valve can bounce causing a knocking sound.

Olley

Rapide561

Hi Olley

Totally different to filling Gaslow then - which as I say can only be likened to the Co-op horse! (or Cwop 'oss said with a Yorkshire accent!)

Rapide561

Powerjen

Ok, as I know nothing about what the co-op horse sounds like - maybe you could enlighten me? Wink

Jen

kands · Account Deactivated

Hi Jen
I don't know what sound they make but my best advice is not to stand behind one Laughing

Keith