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Hi All

Having recently  bought a late 80's Fleetwood 5 berth caravan, I am impressed that all electrics work and fridge and heater, but when I tried to get the hob working the grill seems to be good but both gas rings light and then blow themselves out after some 30 - 40 seconds. Any help would be appreciated or should I get a gas engineer to have a look??

Do you suggest a specialist caravan gas guy or will any engineer be able to help ?????

Thanks

How do I clear air from the system ??

If you bought the caravan privately I would take it have it serviced, then all the gas and the electrics will be checked and you will get a certificate to say they have been checked. The same applies to the brakes and other bits that usualy get neglected. I know that some insurance companies won't pay out if the vans hasn't been regulary serviced by a certified person or dealer. It makes for greater peace of mind also.

My parents found out to great cost that just because it works doesn't mean its safe.

   If it has removable burner heads, ie they lift off, as our Crystal's did, check all the holes/slots in them are clean. Also, if they do lift off, make sure there is no dirt or grease in the bit they fit in. Even a bit of water in the holes can cause the flame to lift off, as the better half proved every time she cleaned the hob. If however that doesn't work, as others have said, get someone qualified to have a look at it.

       Pete.