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I'm thinking about buying a Cadac Carri Chef but I'm wondering what gas I can use with it.

We currently have a butane cylinder in the caravan and would prefer not to have to purchase a second one due to both the additional rental cost and the weight.

So could I use it with Butane?

Thanks

Thanks for your responses. Its good to hear that it will work with my existing Butane cylinder. Saves me the cost of renting an additional bottle or have to consider the additional weight.

The Tesco one was in stock on Friday but now its pay day they have sold out - typical! Will keep looking, sure there will be other offers around in the next few months.

Thanks again.

Hi Sarah

Don't forget that if you have an outside gas point on your caravan that you can run it off that.

Personally, I use a small Camping Gaz cylinder because you can then move the barbecue about if you want to. ( Not whilst lit of course )

They cook a super breakfast and just wipe clean with a bit of kitchen paper.  Enjoy it!

DaveS

Quote: Originally posted by DaveS1 on 29/3/2011

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Don't forget that if you have an outside gas point on your caravan that you can run it off that.

Personally, I use a small Camping Gaz cylinder because you can then move the barbecue about if you want to. ( Not whilst lit of course )

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 Sadly we don't have an external gas point - far to costly to get one installed too   Suppose the positive side to this is we can move our BBQ wherever we like.

 We put off getting a Cadac last year as we already have a portable gas BBQ. We found the griddle plate great for breakfasts & it cooks a mean baked spud - but the cost of the disposable cylinders is silly, especially as they last 2 days max. 

Hi Sarah...

Ive just bought a Cadac Carri Chef and am intrigued about cooking baked spuds on it... any tips ??

I also use a campingaz 907 cylinder. You can get them cheaply off ebay, freecycle and sometimes even at the local tip. Mine has cooked over a hundred meals  since I had it filled in March 2008 and since i used to use it in my TT many of those used two burners plus grill. I'm pretty sure it weighs less than a propane/butane cylinder, too. The biggest advantage would be not having to disconnect your caravan supply and lift the cylinder about each time. Since, I assume, you would have to buy hose and regulator anyway to use the cylinder from your van that cost makes no difference. For me, having to do disconnect and move it would mean I got less use out of the cadac which would be a shame.

for cheap cylinders in your area try

http://www.bargainchecker.com/local/default.aspx

you just put your postcode in and select a 'search radius' and it will bring up everything for sale on ebay within that radius that is 'buyer to collect' you can then select items from the left hand menu in the usual ebay way.