The question often arises: Why can’t I simply connect my 30 mbar gas barbecue to a German gas cylinder? The answer lies in a complex interplay of technology, standards, and safety regulations. This article clarifies who is permitted to use 30 mbar and why 50 mbar is almost always the standard in Germany.
It’s a familiar problem when camping on a long-term basis or during the winter: with frequent use, the 5 or 11 kilogramme on-board gas cylinder runs out quickly, and the vehicle in which you enjoy your leisure time gets cold. Read more
Do you want to use the gas system of your motor caravan or caravan while driving? Particularly when the temperatures drop, it’s very comfortable to crank up the gas heating on the journey so that you have a pre-heated living space when you arrive at your destination. Operation while driving is permitted, but only if certain technical requirements are met, the key words: Crash sensor and excess flow device!
The gas test specifically for motor caravan owners is causing a bit of a splash at the moment. The reason for this is the new guideline for the main inspection (known in Germany as the “HU”) of camping vehicles, passed by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI). Does this now mean that the gas systems in motor caravans are no longer part of the inspection? And what happens with caravans? We at GOK can clear things up in this article.
The gas test for your motor caravan or caravan is approaching. As a camper, you ask yourself what you can check in advance by yourself – without the expert giving you any nasty surprises in the test. There is a special focus here on the gas pressure regulator (pressure reducer) and the gas hose in the motor caravan and caravan – but not just before the gas test! Read more
Upcoming gas test at your caravan or motor caravan? Or have you made a major change to the LPG system of your boat? Does this change the condition of the system or have you replaced the gas equipment, for example? In such cases, you will need a specialist to check the system on the leisure vehicle. Only: Where can you find one in this environment? Read more
Long-term and winter campers in particular love to use gas heaters when the temperature falls so that it is lovely and warm under the awning as well. However: Is this even allowed? A tricky question with no clear answer. Read more
An excess flow device is standard in many LPG systems. We can show you from what length of hose assembly the device is required Read more
For LPG systems, there are different technical rules depending on the application. These include replacement periods for components such as pressure regulators and hose assemblies. GOK will tell you when you need to replace them.
No matter if you have an LPG system in your mobile home or leisure vehicle, you must have it inspected either way. Read more