LPG another questions?

Post by **trickydicky** » 30 May 2007, 19:30

Where does the tank go!
I am really thinking about it now. My new job will give me a 40mile round trip and with the holidays in Cornwall and Southend the cheeper fuel looks good. Also fed up with the Butane freezing and the heating packing up!
But not happy about a tank taking up interior space, any photos.

Post by **R0B** » 30 May 2007, 19:35

then your going to be one unhappy fella.mine(a long one) goes under the r&r bed.no room for storage anymore.others have them(a round one)fitted in the wardrobe..

But not happy about a tank taking up interior space,

Post by **trickydicky** » 30 May 2007, 20:29

When you say under the rock and roll bed is that just the gap where I have my speakers (The right angle piece of MDF that makes it square) or is it back into the "boot" ?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 31 May 2007, 07:34

in the "boot"??? the engine should be in there...

Normal place is under the R&R yes prob where the speakers are.. this is the best place as you can fit a large tank and when doing the LPG conversion you need the largest tank you can poss fit.. yes it means losing space, but a little space lost or double the fuel bill?
not possible to fit tanks under the floor for driving on as the volumes are too small.. in the spare wheel space is silly too, as you have to fit the spare wheel elsewhere..
Wardrobe is popular as this seems to be a wasted space are so people can live with the loss, but the tank isnt as big..

Speak to Steve at gasure

Post by **NewarkNutter** » 01 Jun 2007, 04:38

I suppose the only other option is to consider replacing the petrol tank with a much smaller one, or doing away with it completely!

Using the available space for the gas tank. I think even then that ground clearance will be a problem if you are to fit a sizable tank. A number of smaller tanks is also a possibility but likely to be expensive.

Personally I have a huge one under my bed/seat. Its one with a vapour take-off for the cooker and fridge too, so all though I have lost some space because of the tank, I save a little by not having to carry a Calor bottle.

Andy

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2007, 06:58

Unless you want multiple small tanks and lik them together then there are no real alternatives to under the seat and in the wardrobe.. there isnt enough room where the fuel tank lives and ground clearance is an issue for any underneath.. then you cannot get enough volume to reliabley have no petrol/small petrol tank..
There is one panel van on here that runs a dedicated LPG only setup.. but he has a 200L tank IIRC...

Less money to spend or less junk to take....

Note.. I am one of the very early LPG converts on here, nearly 8 years ago now.. I also wrote a feature for an early edition of vw camper and commercial about LPG.. I am also an engineer...

Post by **Dubstar** » 01 Jun 2007, 12:24

You could always put a round one in the spare wheel area, but then you'd have to put that somewhere, like on the the front maybe.

Post by **R0B** » 01 Jun 2007, 12:37

would it be safe there.if you were to have a crash.....

You could always put a round one in the spare wheel area

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2007, 14:27

LPG tanks are far safer than petrol tanks...

When correctly installed...

Post by **R0B** » 01 Jun 2007, 15:32

so.a tank in place of the spare wheel is ok then....

Post by **steve8090** » 01 Jun 2007, 16:40

Yes it is but it is only 43ltrs capacity, not one you wasnt to do long distance with.

Post by **hammy44** » 04 Jun 2007, 21:54

i have quite a sizable waste tank under mine was considering taking it out and fitting a tank in its place. would this be possable size is 4ft 4" x8"x10"this is situated under the sliding door

Post by **toomanytoys** » 04 Jun 2007, 22:36

LPG tanks are pressure vessels and therefor cannot be made (sensibly) "square", therfore you would end up with a long thin tank that holds nothing...
Under the rear seat or a "toroidal" in the wardrobe.. as said before..

Post by **trickydicky** » 05 Jun 2007, 19:25

Sorry not ignoring you all, the tank with the vapor takeoff looks good.
I like the idea of not carrying the butane bottles

at the moment my space is for the little camping gaz bottles that are not the cheapest option.