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Having read so much about the new fixed regulators in modern vans suddenly packing up with no pre warning I was thinking of carrying a spare. I've been on the internet and was amazed at the variety on offer.

Has anyone else done this and where would be best to get hold of a compatible regulator. I have a Lunar Quasar 462 2 berth caravan.2008 model.

Thanks in advance to all who respond.

I have had 2 fail in just over 2 years, so i went with a gaslow one, it has a 5 year warranty.
Not the cheapest in the world but at least i dont have to wonder if its going to work when i turn on the gas.

Mine failed in france, when fishing, but i did get it working by taking all the plastic plugs out and putting in a pan of water with loads of washing up liquid and simmering for about 10 mins and washed it out with plenty of clean water, and before you ask I had a small fishing cooker with me as well.
I changed it as soon as i got home mind you, as i did not know if it would last.

I hope that helps.

floppy

I found this interesting article from the C C.

It would appear to be a fairly common problem with the later bulkhead mounted regulators.

Dave

here too NCC

http://www.nationalcaravan.co.uk/images/news/gas_regulator_blockages_rev1.pdf

has been said braided hose prevents the block ups.( not tested myself )

http://www.calortoolbox.co.uk/acatalog/braided-hose.html

Quote: Originally posted by M0KAS on 08/2/2011

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Edited this post, went to have a read on this stuff, seems everything now is made for 30mbar.


deffo has more to do with money than ideas, normal propane regulator, £5.00, 30mbar one £20+. and it also seems that one of the so called better regulators for this is made by claor,

Post last edited on 08/02/2011 18:16:27

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You cannot go back to the old style regulator if the bulk head reg as failed.your van.motorhome outside of the type it was approved for. and  possibly making your insurrance invalid, Not saying the old type reg wont do the job, but which ever van or motorhome, it is manufactured to use this reg only, I read this some where.

sorry why i was typing this, you had edited your post. 

more info if required.this problem started in 2003 when they started fitting them.

http://www.a-tconsulting.co.uk/caravan_tech/gas_matters.html#Bulkhead_regulator_failures

http://www.waudbys.co.uk/products/details/22658.html

Quote: Originally posted by john henry on 07/2/2011

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Having read so much about the new fixed regulators in modern vans suddenly packing up with no pre warning I was thinking of carrying a spare. I've been on the internet and was amazed at the variety on offer.

Has anyone else done this and where would be best to get hold of a compatible regulator. I have a Lunar Quasar 462 2 berth caravan.2008 model.

Thanks in advance to all who respond.

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gaslow offer one with a 5 year warranty http://www.gaslow.co.uk/

but any 30mb single stage bulkhead regulator will be ok