What's happening to Calor Gas?

With backlash to the 2023 announcement of a discontinuation of their smaller bottles, Calor Gas began 2024 with a huge u-turn: the small bottles will be reintroduced this year. But that's not the only big changes happening at Calor Gas...
This week, Matt and Keith are diving into the recent changes to Calor's line up and their exciting investment into a groundbreaking renewable energy.
We're heading off on a journey into renewable DME (Dimethyl Ether) and its potential impact on refillable gas bottles, motorhomes and cars.
Matt shares insights into Calor's plans for a sustainable future and the shift towards cleaner, more eco-friendly fuel alternatives, from production process, customer benefits, and the challenges this transition could bring.
In the news, Matt and Keith discuss recent developments in the Red Sea region to unpack if they're having an effect on vehicle lead times and causing a price increase on leisure vehicle accessories.
In this week's Q&A, Matt offers advice on navigating price protection agreements that aren't being upheld and understanding why wood is still used in some motorhomes.
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[@ThatLeisureShop]

Hoping we'll have stock of the small Calor bottles early this year, we'll be shouting about it when we do!

[@MotorhomeMatt]

They're here! We've got a good steady supply as well.

[@uk_jarvis4786]

Calor have had major issues with a new SAP system implemented, also they have a shortage of cylinders in the UK, they have on order 1m due in, however they only have 300k in stock from that order, the refurb of older cylinders has been impacted by poor planning and supplier capacity. Flogas are picking up the peices where possible, and have worked closely to keep everyone in supply, Calor have many issues and no haste in fixing them. I am in the industry in a position that allows me to understand the situation.

[@MotorhomeMatt]

Yes that’s my experience too. As discussed in the episode.thanks for commenting

[@LB-W]

We’re can you check if a floor is wooden?

[@MotorhomeMatt]

On the floor? 😉 It’s a fair question. Probably by stripping side panels off for inspection or underneath. Drill and screw and see if it’s wood? Then fill and seal.

[@travelcampervansandmore]

The lady in Bath should ask the Eura-Mobil importer in Grimsby about the Xtura as it is a direct competitor to the Hymer ML-T.

[@MotorhomeMatt]

That’s a great idea! I will pass this on thank you.

[@travelcampervansandmore]

@@MotorhomeMatt Highbridge have also just posted a video of a new ML-T they have for sale.

[@leschase1824]

Land Rover Range Rover, 3 years time one without being morbid, one could be dead. Being nearly 60, I have already sadly lost a few younger friends, plus my wife is this quote. Great Podcast again on KZbin again.

[@MotorhomeMatt]

It’s certainly a long wait isn’t it! But you could say that about an Order on Amazon Prime! Carpe Diem

[@janetburrows137]

I can’t even get a 6KG. So what about 6Kg???

[@MotorhomeMatt]

We have lots of stock in our area and in our shop. Where in the country are you?

[@janetburrows137]

Ok lads you’ve been talking about this DF!!! Oh God known What you said?? Will that run in an older caravan??? That’s the Question. Not everyone can afford to go and buy a new van. So the way I look at it, ok. You’re going ( Oh! Sorry boys not you. ) but Calor is prepared for a few years of no Money Coming then???? Cos not everyone, can go out and buy a new van. So does this new miraculous Gas ⛽️ work on our existing regulators?????😮😮😮😮😮

[@MotorhomeMatt]

Yes it’s a direct replacement to fossil fuel LPG.

[@janetburrows137]

Look what is happening too Calor Gas Red 6Kg. Why is it harder too find than Hens Teeth?????

[@MotorhomeMatt]

Or rocking horse poo in some parts of the country!

[@cgrexy]

Burning DME isn’t zero emissions. Bit miss leading saying it is. It has low particulate matter and Nox. These have both been proven to bring asthma on in many cities. But it’s another technology, and the more the better. Strange that Volvo are so involved yet are moving all there cars over to EVs.

[@MotorhomeMatt]

Interesting. That’s not what I was led to believe but thank you. I read that Volvo are about to sell their majority share in Polestar. To the Chinese co-owner… it’s a shifting landscape and yes, more options has to be good for progress. Thanks for commenting

[@derekbull7386]

DME is classed as a hazardous substance,very dangerous stuff, very volatile!!!

[@MotorhomeMatt]

In the same way LPG is or different?

[@Above-The-Clouds]

Zero emissions ain’t gonna happen! 🙄

[@MotorhomeMatt]

Maybe but shouldn’t we try?

[@janetburrows137]

We’re has Calor gas gone.

[@MotorhomeMatt]

Calor still very much present. But in some parts of the country it does seem they’ve disappeared! Where are you based?