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Gas Grilling on Camping Holidays: What Options Are There for Motorhomes and Caravans?

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Gas grilling has become a popular method in the camping community, offering numerous advantages. Whether you’re travelling in a motorhome or caravan, a gas grill can enhance your camping holiday. In this article, you’ll discover how to choose the right gas grill and what safety precautions to take. We’ll provide valuable tips for safe operation and show you how to make the most of your gas system. Discover how to enhance your next camping holiday with culinary delights while grilling safely. Read more

LPG vs. Electricity in Campers: Which Energy Source is Best?

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Choosing the right energy source for your motorhome, caravan, or camper van is crucial for comfort and efficiency on the road. Both LPG and electricity offer specific advantages depending on the use case. Therefore, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation; instead, the decision should be tailored to individual needs. Read more

Must gas appliances in motorhomes or caravans be closed during fuel refilling?

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When refueling motorhomes or caravans, the question often arises as to whether gas appliances must be turned off during this process. This question is not only relevant for personal safety but also in terms of legal regulations. In this article, we clarify which rules apply to the operation of gas appliances during the refueling process at the gas station and what needs to be considered. Read more

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How can the filling level of heating oil or rainwater be monitored digitally via an app?

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For operators of non-pressurised tanks containing liquid operating media such as heating oil, rainwater, lubricating oil, or HVO, precise and convenient monitoring of tank fill levels is now essential. The SmartBox AIR Wi-Fi from GOK offers an innovative solution that combines cutting-edge technology with ease of use.
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Is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a viable energy source for residential and commercial properties in the future?

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The heating transition raises many questions for property owners: Which energy sources will still be permitted in the future? How can efficiency, environmental compatibility, and availability be combined? Liquefied petroleum gas (a mixture of propane and butane) is a versatile answer that has proven effective for both residential and commercial properties. With new legal regulations and the option of using biogenic LPG, it remains a strong choice – now and in the long term.
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Are there pressure regulators with integrated excess flow device for barbecuing with gas?

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Barbecuing with LPG is becoming increasingly popular. Like many other media, the propane-butane mixture carries risks. However, all barbecue enthusiasts place great importance on operating their gas BBQ safely. That’s exactly what safety devices are for, such as the excess flow device. A new pressure regulator from GOK bears the label HPU, making the use of gas appliances even safer.
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Continuing to use the remote display for two-cylinder systems even with the pressure regulation system or changeover valve having been replaced?

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Due to a timely exchange or upgrade, a new pressure regulation system such as the Caramatic DriveTwo is now in use. But what happens to the remote display for the two-cylinder system that was connected? GOK shows the different possibilities. Read more

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Do I need to have the LPG system in a motorhome or caravan inspected?

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Short and to the point: yes, from June 2024, anyone with a motor caravan or caravan equipped with an LPG system must have the system inspected every two years. In April 2022, the requirement for LPG inspections in motor caravans was removed from the roadworthiness directive.
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Are GOK pressure regulators and fittings compatible with refillable gas cylinders?

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The question of whether GOK pressure regulators and fittings are compatible with refillable gas cylinders is being asked more and more frequently. Understandably so – after all, the number of so-called refillable gas cylinders or tank gas cylinders on the market is steadily increasing. Campers in particular would prefer to continue using their existing components. But is that possible? Are larger pressure control systems like the Caramatic SafeDrive, Caramatic DriveOne or the DriveTwo variants also compatible?
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Is there a smart NB-IoT filling level gauge for heating oil, waste oil tanks or for rainwater cisterns?

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Regardless of a tank or container’s contents – be it heating oil, rainwater, lubricant, waste oil, industrial oil or AdBlue – it is always important to know its current filling level. But the standard, on-site level gauges are no longer sufficient as, more often than not, they are neither digital nor smart, and they lack features such as app-based monitoring on a mobile phone and/or office PC. The SmartBox 4 NB-IoT satisfies many requirements for a smart filling level gauge. Read more

This blog will never ask members of the public or unqualified persons to make changes to or fiddle around with technical systems themselves.

In accordance with the Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV), a qualified person must take care of a system which requires monitoring.

A qualified person is someone who has the specific specialist knowledge required. This knowledge is gained by way of a professional apprenticeship, corresponding professional experience or current occupational activity.

Please note that the texts are based on information, regulations and standards for Germany. Please always check the rules and regulations in the relevant country of destination and consult specialists if necessary.

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