lpg tank position question

Post by **joshb** » 14 Dec 2007, 17:24

I am looking into the lpg route on my '88 dg hightop, what are the choices of tank locations? could it be put in the left hand side engine bay with a fireproof (eg alloy plate) seal to seperate it from the main bay? or is that a potential fire hazard/not enough room/ buggers up airflow to the engine bay? just thinking out loud really. Basicly i am looking for a solution that doesnt involve a hooving great tank in a wardrobe at the back or under the back seat type thing!

Post by **kevtherev** » 14 Dec 2007, 17:49

The alternatives are rather more expensive and do not hold as much gas.

I have an Autosleeper high top and found the instalation of a 72 litre tank has reduced the usable under bed storage by 3 foot.

hardly missed

I too looked at the alternatives and found the only one worth it were two under slung torpedoes between the chassis rails.
as there is a legal distance requirement for clearance with the road.

Post by **joshb** » 14 Dec 2007, 18:53

got a pic kev?

Post by **kevtherev** » 14 Dec 2007, 19:28

I'll take one tomorrow

Post by **joshb** » 14 Dec 2007, 19:51

Thanks Kev,, who did your conversion?

Post by **mikey9** » 14 Dec 2007, 22:32

We went with the 55 litre (50 litres between fills) torroidal which fits very nicely in the Autosleeper Wardrobe (still leaving 30% useable space in the wardrobe).
We never used the wardrobe anyway as the Hightop has loads of storage anyway so don't miss it.

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Dec 2007, 00:49

joshb wrote:Thanks Kev,, who did your conversion?

Autosleeper.

and I had to move the bed/seat bulkhead forward six inches to accommodate the tank. So the storage was minimal in the first place.

with gas at 43p a litre we now enjoy weekends away all year round, without worrying about huge fuel costs, that would spoil quality time with the family.

I certainly understand your concerns about storage loss. ...However the benefits far outweigh the small inconvenience.

Mikey ....that's a damn fine looking bus you have there...

Post by **mikey9** » 15 Dec 2007, 12:13

Kev, thanks tis a bit rougher round the edges than the pics show - but it will impove over the next year......

. (There is an even better one here in Inverness on a "J" plate) and he lives just down the road.

We pay 52 p litre (againast 1.04 for petrol tho)!

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Dec 2007, 16:23

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you can see where the bulkhead used to be...the lighter strip on the side

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Post by **joshb** » 15 Dec 2007, 16:32

thanks Kev, whats your tank capacity and how far does it get you? ps,, i think i have very similar wheels to yours now,

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Dec 2007, 16:48

Tank capacity is 54 litres* with a gentle foot and cruising at constant 60mph around 220 miles

* Actual tank capacity is 72litres but with gas it will only fill to 80% capacity

Post by **joshb** » 15 Dec 2007, 16:53

thanks Kev,, wonder if a 100ltr tank would fit in that space.. was that the biggest you could get in there?, oh and where do you fill it from? your tank looks like it disapears into a wardrobe are type place, does the tank continue to the side of the van and is filled via a hole in the side of the van? sorry for all the questions btw

Post by **kevtherev** » 15 Dec 2007, 17:05

Not a bother.
The tank is filled via a point at the rear of the van just behind the off side wheel arch,
Yes the tank continues under the storage bins to the ply boarding on the side
The width required for the tank is 300mm minimum.
I suspect that 72 Litre is the largest pressurised tank available, unless someone reading this knows different..

Steve at Gasure fitted mine...fitted and working in 5hrs

Post by **joshb** » 15 Dec 2007, 17:07

Thank Kev, I have emailed him, I will give him a bell on Monday, so its while you wait fitting service yes?

Post by **joshb** » 15 Dec 2007, 17:08

ps i have seen 200ltr tanks.. )E D I T)