Whether in a motor caravan, caravan, or van – camping and LPG go hand in hand. LPG is an efficient and safe energy source when the right precautions are taken. In this article, we present the five most important safety devices and safety aspects for LPG systems and explain in detail how they work and why they are so important. Read more
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
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
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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Did you use a gas pressure regulation system from the manufacturer Truma in your motor caravan or caravan – for example a silver Truma DuoControl CS or the Truma DuoComfort changeover valve (up to year of manufacture 2018)? And now you have replaced it with a control device or an automatic changeover valve from the Caramatic line from GOK (e.g. SwitchTwo or ProTwo). This raises the question of whether you can continue to use the existing remote display (Truma DuoC) and, if so, what to look out for during assembly. Read more
All components between the gas cylinder and the gas equipment for a safe gas supply in motor caravans and caravans – this is what the Caramatic line offers all campers. However, this does not answer the initial question in detail, as there are some options. We’ll show you all of them here.
Brand new caravans or motorhomes are now always fitted with an LPG system with a working pressure of 30 mbar (millibars). This is regulated in a standard which is binding for EU member states – EN 1949. Accordingly, most gas equipment for leisure vehicles, such as boilers, gas grills, stoves or heating systems, are also designed for the nominal pressure of 30 mbar. But what if the gas system is still running with 50 mbar? Read more
To be as mobile and flexible as possible, you have purchased a barbecue or radiant heater which you can operate with a gas cartridge. After some time, however, you have noticed that the device is always at the same spot at 95 percent, and you’re annoyed that you are constantly having to replace the small cartridge. GOK offers a solution if you want to operate gas equipment with an LPG cylinder instead of the gas cartridge. Read more
These days, barbecue is to camping what the cathedral is to Cologne. After a long period where barbecuing with charcoal dominated the scene, we are starting to see more and more gas barbecues on Germany’s campsites. It’s especially practical to connect this to the LPG system of the leisure vehicle. But be careful: If you don’t pay attention to the details, it will be as if you’re in an understaffed rowing boat. Read more