{"id":12041,"date":"2024-10-24T13:15:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/2024\/10\/24\/muss-ich-die-fluessiggasanlage-in-wohnmobil-oder-wohnwagen-pruefen-lassen\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:14:33","slug":"muss-ich-die-fluessiggasanlage-in-wohnmobil-oder-wohnwagen-pruefen-lassen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gok-blog.de\/en\/muss-ich-die-fluessiggasanlage-in-wohnmobil-oder-wohnwagen-pruefen-lassen\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to have the LPG system in a motorhome or caravan inspected?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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With the inclusion of the new \u201cSection 60 LPG systems for recreational use\u201d in the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO)<\/strong>, the legal situation has now been clarified. The gas inspection is thus independent of the main inspection and is required before the initial commissioning, before recommissioning after mandatory modifications, and generally every two years. If no gas inspection has yet been carried out for your motor caravan or caravan, the owner can have it done retroactively by 19 June 2025<\/strong>. Those who miss this deadline must expect a penalty<\/strong> \u2013 see the final paragraph.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Why is there a new regulation?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The gas inspection ensures the safe operation of LPG systems and is necessary for the safe use of LPG for heating, cooling and cooking in motor caravans or caravans, to prevent accidents.<\/p>\n

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To be able to cook safely in a motor caravan on a permanent basis, a gas inspection of the LPG system is required.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>How is the gas inspection carried out and who performs it?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A certified expert in accordance with G 607 performs the gas inspection. This person checks the LPG system and its components in the caravan or motor caravan for proper functioning. The inspection is based on the DVGW code of practice G 607<\/strong>, which, among other things, specifies the requirements for the system (and its inspection) and the intervals that must be observed.<\/p>\n

The functioning of the gas appliances and the tightness of the entire gas system must be checked. The expert also inspects the condition of the technical components such as regulators and hoses. These parts are also subject to mandatory replacement<\/strong> after a maximum of eight to ten years.<\/p>\n

After successfully passing the gas inspection, the vehicle is issued a new inspection sticker, and the expert records the result in the yellow inspection booklet<\/strong>. This certifies to the vehicle owner that the LPG system is in perfect technical condition.<\/p>\n

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The results of the gas inspection are recorded by the G 607 expert in the yellow inspection booklet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/span>Where can I have a caravan or motor caravan inspected?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The gas inspection for motor caravans or caravans can generally be carried out by any G 607-certified expert.<\/p>\n

There are independent experts who, for example, visit campsites, as well as experts at car dealerships or camping retailers with an affiliated workshop. You can also find experts at inspection centres such as DEKRA or T\u00dcV. Below we have provided two links to help you find an inspector near you:<\/p>\n