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01/5/2011 at 9:03am
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We're going to taking our 1st camping trip abroad to France this summer via the eurotunnel.
We plan to take a small calor gas bottle as we normally do on camping trips in the UK.
A friend has told me that when using the eurotunnel the gas bottle must be filled to no more than 80%.
Can any seasoned euro campers enlighten me on this rule.
Thanks in advance Jon
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01/5/2011 at 9:26am
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I understand that when you buy a "full" cylinder it's only filled to 80% of its volume in any case, so there's no need to worry.
The cylinder should of course be turned off whenever travelling.
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01/5/2011 at 9:36am
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Oh right, thanks Bob, never knew that.
I've just checked their website and they say you have to be able to prove it's not filled beyond 80%, better buy a gas bottle gauge I guess
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Jon
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01/5/2011 at 9:48am
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If Eurotunnel (or any other carrier) want to check the weight of the gas, they can easily check that the tare weight (marked on the cylinder or its collar) plus the stated weight of gas, add up to the total actual weight.
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01/5/2011 at 10:03am
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Never had a problem on Eurotunnel. Last year we went through a manned check in on the way home because the auto ones weren't working, she asked if we had gas - Yes and if it was switched off - Yes. bye. Job done.
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01/5/2011 at 10:28am
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Quote: Originally posted by jonnmedds on 01/5/2011
Oh right, thanks Bob, never knew that. I've just checked their website and they say you have to be able to prove it's not filled beyond 80%, better buy a gas bottle gauge I guess Thanks Jon
You don't have to "prove" anything, no need to buy a gauge. As has been said, gas bottles are never filled beyond 80% anyway when full.
After check-in, someone checks that the bottle is turned off, they then write that on your paper hanger (which you get on check-in and which you have to hang from your rear view mirror) so that it is clear to see it has been checked. And that is it, we've travelled on the tunnel for quite a few years now and never been asked to "prove" anything, so don't worry.
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01/5/2011 at 10:31am
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We have never had a problem, we just declare that we have two campingaz 907 cylinders and that they are disconnected. We were asked once if they could see them and they changed their mind when I told them I'd have to unpack the trailer to get into the side lockers.
We have also been pulled over for the full swab chemical test on all the door handles, steering wheel and panels. It's never been a problem and normally only takes about 10 minutes.
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01/5/2011 at 10:52am
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Just have your cylinder handy in your trailer/boot/caravan or whatever so they can check its turned off, which they always have done with me.
I've also had the swabs done, makes you feel like a terrorist!! I think they're checking for explosives residue, something worth thinking about if you have been handling fireworks!!!
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01/5/2011 at 11:00am
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the 80% rule is only for fixed cylinders. This does not apply to portable cylinders but they do need to be accessible for inspection...
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01/5/2011 at 1:20pm
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Thanks folks, that's some really good advice.
Jon
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01/5/2011 at 4:31pm
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Never had a problem all they have asked us to do is make sure its disconnected which it always has been but never been asked how full it is.
Gerry
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