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Hi everyone.

Last year we decided to upgrade to a folding camper from a tent and we purchase the Blue butane gas bottles, this was fine when we used the camper through the warmer months. We have now gone the full hog and puchased a new caravan so that we can use it  through the winter months also.

I have noticed from other topics on the message boards that using propane gas is the best gas to use through the colder months,due to the butane freezing up.

Can i return my empty blue butane gas bottle in exchange for the propane bottle.

Peter

Hi,

We are "winter caravanners" and have never had a problem using butane.

Mr UM

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 01/11/2008if changing from blue to red bottle you need to change the pipe too if its is black,to orange.the black pipe only last 12 month the orange 5 years.

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Hi all

Thankyou for your coments you have  put my mind at rest.

Peter

Whilst I feel that it is prudent to use the red hose , whatever gas you use, I know of no reason that "you need to change" from using black hose.
Why do you say this?
the orange hose is a high pressure hose and the black is low pressure.if unsure ask here.i was told by a caravan engineer some time ago.gary may know why.

www.calor.co.uk

LPG hose - 4.8mm 4.8mm propane High pressure trelleborg hose 1 meter

Firstly, Calor have assured me that any Calor dealer will exchange any Calor bottle for any other type or size of Calor bottle without quibble and they would like to be told of any dealers who refuse.

Secondly, the gas system on a caravan is low pressure so black hose is fine - it doesn't matter whether you use propane or butane. High pressure hose is only needed for some freestanding appliances that run at high pressure, e.g. some Cadacs and other gas barbies and fires..