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Has anyone ever fitted one and where have you tied it into the existing gas system. My gas bottles are on the opposite side from where I want to BBQ so I'm thinking that I will tie in off the cooker or the boiler which is on the same side of the camper that I want to BBQ on.
Thanks,
Toebler
Has anyone ever fitted one and where have you tied it into the existing gas system. My gas bottles are on the opposite side from where I want to BBQ so I'm thinking that I will tie in off the cooker or the boiler which is on the same side of the camper that I want to BBQ on.
Thanks,
Toebler
Hi Toebler, not one of these but I did fit a Bulfinch equivalent. I wanted mine opposite side to the gas bottles so I T'd off the oven feed on the basis that I would not be using both at the same time and the existing isolator worked for both.
I had both 8mm and 10mm pipes there and I cant remember which it was. Only problem was that it was a German installation and the pipes were not flexible as the Uk copper ones.
Needed a 2" hole and I measured many times before drilling the pilot. Mine was behind the sink so check BOTH sides for clearance to get the feed pipe on.
Thanks Andrew. Thats what I'm most nervous about i.e. drilling the hole. I reckin the best place for mine will be in the same region. The oven feed is a great idea.What sealant did you use, as the Truma pack says not to use Silicone?
Thanks,
Toebler
Sorry but if you need to ask the question you should not be doing the job yourself.
Not necessarily Geordie - though I know where you are coming from.
As I read it Toebler is not asking how to do it, just where best to knock a big hole in the side of his van to make a convenient connection.
(Presumably he will have his installation checked by a gas fitter. That will only cost him a bottle of wine, whereas the complete fitting would be fairly costly.)
I did much the same as Andrew, but tee'd mine into the refrigerator supply. That made it very safe to drill the hole since I had easy access with both the grilles removed, and could check that it was in the right place.
If in real doubt, send a very thin drill bit through first, then you can confirm from inside that the enlarged hole will not foul anything. If you get it wrong it's not too difficult to fill and conceal a tiny hole.
@ geordie01 - I threw the question out there to see if anyone had any good suggestions for locations, tie in points etc. or have seen any issues with improperly fitted BBQ points.
The sealant I am referring to is for the outside of the camper where the Truma connection attaches against the camper. It has to remain flexible, water tight and cannot be corrosive. The Truma info sheet says not to use Silicone as it sets and I guess would potentially fail over time and is corrosive but it dosen't tell you what to use. I'll have a chat with my local dealer and see what they use. Also drilling a hole in the side of the Camper is not something I would do without a lot of consideration as it's a one shot deal, however if done carefully should not be a big deal. If it takes me a couple of hours longer than the dealer and saves me a pile of dosh then I would consider it worthwhile doing.
hi correct sealant for the job . mine was factory fitted but its connected next to the boiler at the back of the m/h . i us mine when in Spain with having gaslow it stops me running out of gas .jud p.s just get some gas leak detection spray from welding supplies to check joint
Coming from a totally different angle I was thinking about fitting an external BBQ point but was worried about drilling the side wall and damaging the seal of the gelcoat.
I found that I could get a camping gas 907 in my gas locker and so now use this and i find this better as I can move the BBQ to the most convenient position which is sometime at the back or on the other side of the van due to wind etc. A bottle has lasted me all year and so no need for drilling or extra pipes and connections.
Just my thoughts as a suggestion.
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