Surely if you are not using gas for heating then your gas usage will be quite low. You should come across somewhere to fill before you run out of gas.
Derek
Derek
Gaslow - fitting to Autosleeper Symbol / Orian Pavo
I decided that it was time I explored changing from Calor gas to Gaslow. Whilst I was at my local stockist I asked if they could fit a 6kg Gaslow bottle with manual changeover. I also explained that I would like to retain a 6kg propane calor gas bottle as a backup. After some discussion they concluded it was not possible to fit the filler in the locker and still allow room for the propane calor bottle to be removed for refilling. 
They suggested 2*6kg Gaslow bottles which would add a further £150 to the cost. 8O With diesel heating I don't need 2 Gaslow bottles but I would like to keep the propane bottle because there are some places in Europe where LPG refills are not easy to find.
Finally, my question. Does anyone out there have this set up on a Symbol or Pavo? :?:
They suggested 2*6kg Gaslow bottles which would add a further £150 to the cost. 8O With diesel heating I don't need 2 Gaslow bottles but I would like to keep the propane bottle because there are some places in Europe where LPG refills are not easy to find.
Finally, my question. Does anyone out there have this set up on a Symbol or Pavo? :?:
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Hi Derek,camper69 said:
I had thought of that but in Europe I do not tend to stay on camp sites and I estimate 6kg would last no more than 10 days. I suppose I like the idea of having a back up.
If there is no solution to my problem then I will either stay with Calor Gas
or install a single Gaslow bottle.I have 1 x 6Kg Gaslow fitted in my Symbol. I bought the dual kit but dispensed with the 2nd cylinder as I realised that with diesel heating and only cooking and fridge using gas the space would be better used for storage.
I don't understand the comment about not being able to remove the cylinder. They are a bit tricky to remove anyway on the Symbol but I dont think have a gaslow fitted would make it any more tricky. I fitted the filler before I put the cylinder(s) in so I know there is room.
However I have been away for 8 days recently without filling up. I have just topped it up again with 9L so I think that meant it was about 3/4 empty
I havent forgotten that I promised you some pictures of my installation Orian, its just that I have been in hospital having a hernia repair.
Peter
I don't understand the comment about not being able to remove the cylinder. They are a bit tricky to remove anyway on the Symbol but I dont think have a gaslow fitted would make it any more tricky. I fitted the filler before I put the cylinder(s) in so I know there is room.
However I have been away for 8 days recently without filling up. I have just topped it up again with 9L so I think that meant it was about 3/4 empty
I havent forgotten that I promised you some pictures of my installation Orian, its just that I have been in hospital having a hernia repair.
Peter
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Here are a couple of pictures of my Symbol Gaslow installation. I said I would send them to Orian but others may find them of use.
As you will see I fitted the gaslow bracket to the roof of the gas locker on the left hand side. However the thin galvanised sheet used for the roof is not firm enough and it wobbled around and the self tapping screws fell out.
So I made a reinforcing plate from a piece of galvanised steel. I cut a hole in it and pop-riveted it to the inside of the front wall - see the second picture below. I also used pop rivets to fix the bracket to the roof
Its now really solid and works well. There is loads of room in there for a second cylinder but we use it for hookup cables, hoses, walking boots, folding steps etc etc.
Peter
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As you will see I fitted the gaslow bracket to the roof of the gas locker on the left hand side. However the thin galvanised sheet used for the roof is not firm enough and it wobbled around and the self tapping screws fell out.
So I made a reinforcing plate from a piece of galvanised steel. I cut a hole in it and pop-riveted it to the inside of the front wall - see the second picture below. I also used pop rivets to fix the bracket to the roof
Its now really solid and works well. There is loads of room in there for a second cylinder but we use it for hookup cables, hoses, walking boots, folding steps etc etc.
Peter
Hi Peter,peej said:Here are a couple of pictures of my Symbol Gaslow installation. I said I would send them to Orian but others may find them of use.
As you will see I fitted the gaslow bracket to the roof of the gas locker on the left hand side. However the thin galvanised sheet used for the roof is not firm enough and it wobbled around and the self tapping screws fell out.
So I made a reinforcing plate from a piece of galvanised steel. I cut a hole in it and pop-riveted it to the inside of the front wall - see the second picture below. I also used pop rivets to fix the bracket to the roof
Its now really solid and works well. There is loads of room in there for a second cylinder but we use it for hookup cables, hoses, walking boots, folding steps etc etc.
Peter
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Thank you for the pictures. As they say a picture speaks a 1000 words. I will give this some further thought.
I do hope you make a speedy recovery. Many thanks.
I have a 2003 Autosleeper Symbol and have a 6kg Gaslow refillable and a3.9kg standard propane bottle. I'll be carrying the camping gaz adapter and regulator for dire emergencies, but don't think I being using them unless I venture down to Spain in which case I will get a camping gaz butane cylinder before leaving the UK.
It's pretty crowded in the symbol gas cupboard. Tomorrow, I'll change all the rubber hoses, and fill up for the first time.
It's pretty crowded in the symbol gas cupboard. Tomorrow, I'll change all the rubber hoses, and fill up for the first time.
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The filler is on the side of the van. I couldn't bring myself to drill the hole through the panel myself( yes chicken), so I got Dave Newell Motorhome services to drill through and fit it.orian said:
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This is a good spot on a Mk7 Transit if it helps anyone for a bulk LPG tank.
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