Many operators of LPG systems rely on their visual impression: “Still looks fine – should still work.” But that is risky. Pressure regulators age unnoticed – due to UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, aggressive ambient air or simply time. Even rarely used regulators can become safety-critical after ten years.
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When replacing a gas hose in the vehicle, many users notice that the old hose suddenly has a right-hand thread connection. This not only looks unfamiliar, but also seems incompatible with the previous connection configuration. What has happened – and which replacement gas hose is the right one?
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Whether on the barbecue, the patio heater or in the caravan: Many people use their LPG system for years – without ever replacing the gas hoses or pressure regulators. After all, everything still works perfectly. But this is precisely where an underestimated risk lies. Legal standards and technical regulations stipulate clear replacement intervals – regardless of the external condition. This article explains why that is and what time limits apply.
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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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Gas filters are now almost standard in the LPG systems of motor caravans and caravans. For relatively little money, they offer a lot of protection against contamination in LPG for the sometimes very expensive end devices, such as gas heating, refrigerators or gas-powered barbecues. However: When is the gas filter or filter cartridge “full” and when should it be changed by the operator?
First of all, there are, of course, risks when handling LPG, i.e. propane and butane. However, this is nothing unusual in our daily lives. If you don’t adhere to certain safety rules, electricity, fuel oil or fire are also potentially dangerous media or elements. In this article we show what needs to be taken into account when handling and using gas cylinders so that private use remains safe and convenient – just as it has been for decades!
In order to connect a gas stove in the household or in a large kitchen with a gas cylinder or a pressure reducer, hose assemblies made of stainless steel (metal corrugated hose, stainless steel corrugated tube) or metal braided corrugated pipes are used sometimes. This raises the question whether the usual replacement period also applies here.
Is your gas pressure regulation system coming to the end of the 10-year replacement period? And you’re already looking for a replacement. Here, you will find the Caramatic line from GOK, including crash sensor with pendulum solution. You’re wondering whether you can also replace products from other manufacturers – for example, the original series (up to year of manufacture 2018/2019) of the Mono or DuoControl CS from Truma for gas supply while driving. Read more
Wearing parts of the gas system in motor caravans or caravans must be replaced by the camper after ten years from the date of manufacture at the latest. These include, in particular, gas pressure regulators or changeover valves. In existing systems, you often find designations on the components such as DuoControl or DuoComfort. We’ll tell you which products from the Caramatic line from GOK can be used as a replacement. Read more
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