Advice on the Use of External Gas Cylinders on

Club Sites and District Association Sites

The Club’s Sites Committee recently undertook a review of the practice of using gas cylinders outside of units and the

conclusion was that tall large external gas cylinders present an unacceptable hazard.
It was agreed that the Club will encourage the use of touring caravans and motor homes in accordance with the

recommendations of manufacturers, whereby gas cylinders are located in dedicated internal storage lockers.

Where it is necessary to keep a gas cylinder outside of a unit’s locker – for example where an old caravan does not have a purpose built locker – the permitted maximum size is now limited to 15kg.

The cylinder must be strapped securely to the unit and connected with a short proprietary hose in good

condition and not be under any strain or vulnerable to strain.

The practice of using an external cylinder to feed into the caravan system via a barbeque outlet is not permitted

irrespective of the size of cylinder.

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The permitted maximum size is

now limited to 15kg.

If you think you have a gas leak in your caravan or motor home or tent

the safe way to check a leak is with washing up liquid if you see it bubbling then turn off the gas cylinder

DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME

If you are thinking of repairing it yourself , the basic advice is don’t!

Gas is safe in the hands of an expert but in unqualified hands the results can be disastrous.

Although caravans and motor homes in private use are not covered by the same regulations as buildings

it still makes sense for any work to be carried out by someone who is registered to do so.

Make sure this device is fitted to your Cooker, Fridge and Fire

In your caravan, motor home or in a tent your Fridge,Cooker and also your Fire should be fitted with a

thermocoupling, this is a safety device that will cut off the gas if the flame goe's out, This could happen why you are a sleep or away from your unit.

For your own safety, Do Not fit any device with out one, as it could be very dangerous as it will not cut the gas off

if the flame goe's out.

All these safety tips are for your own safety and the safety of other members on the camp site.