Ep 89 - Caravan Gas Systems

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

Holy cow! That caravan explosion story is FULL. ON!!! Scary! They’re so lucky they came out of it that well!

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeh, very lucky. ~ Ben

[@fionaludbrook8193]

This episode is also relevant to those who use gas in their campervans in order to comply with regulations in most, if not all states. I learned heaps thanks to Kevin. Good questions too!

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Thanks Fiona! ~ Lauren

[@andrewsymons3819]

Ziggy have released a caravan specific model with the flame out protection. I’ve seen comments online that Weber are in the process of making an upgrade / retrofit for the Q series to allow them to be connected to caravans.

[@andrewsymons3819]

Ziggy Nomad has the flame out protection. Still no updates for the weber retro fit solution.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I've heard that Weber are making changes, it would be in their best interest to make sure their products can be used by caravanners. ~ Ben

[@andrewsymons3819]

Most definitely, I’ve put off a purchase until it gets sorted. I didn’t like the Ziggy nomad hood setup and the grill area shape. Weber is nice but expensive. Gasmate’s look good but no flame out device.

[@BradGryphonn]

I'm looking forward to this. The subject will relate to my ute build as well. I have pumps, tanks and a gas hot water system (EDIT: and a gas stove) to set up on my ute.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hope you find it useful, Brad. ~ Ben

[@peterwest5661]

My better half and I have a 12 month old forward fold camper van. I had extra gas bayonets fitted at the front and back so I can Bbq with my newish Beefeater Bugg. Q. It has no flame out system is it still legal to use it? I never bbq under the annexe as the flame grilling a steak makes too much fatty smoke.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I'm not entirely sure of where this all sits legally, Peter, and I'm in no position to provide solid advice. My understanding is that while a standard is not a law, if something was to happen on the basis of you not following the standard then it would be mud on your face, and that could get messy if there is a third party involved. ~ Ben

[@wanderingwes64]

1lt of liquid lpg makes 270lt of vapour with a flammability range between 2 % - 9%

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Thanks, Wandering Wes, gives you some perspective on how quickly an LPG leak can turn into a large flammable ball of gas. ~ Ben

[@drewwakelin7149]

gas is heavier than air so it settles reducing the chance of you smelling it

[@drewwakelin7149]

sorry i posted that before the explosion story

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Pretty scary story, the people inside were very lucky. ~ Ben