Gas on/off on the ferry?

[BillyKontiki]

They are actually written for the refilling of domestic propane & butane bottles but apply to any vehicle transporting lpg.
A maximum of 2 cylinders is allowed with a maximum weight of 15 kgs per cylinder & can only be transported in an upright position & securely fixed.
So as I said if you come off the boat with 3 cylinders you are illegal straightaway, regardless of weight . Technically if you have 2 x refillables cylinders & carry seperate bottle that should be classed as 3 cylinders.
An underslung bulk tank does not come in to it as spanish regulations would assume that it was installed correctly & certificated as a spanish vehicles would be..here are links.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/faq/is-it-illegal-to-transport-gas-bottles-in-private-vehicle/

& N332;

https://n332.es/carrying-gas-canisters/


You will also note that they both mention that it is illegal to park in an underground car park,which i didn't bother mentioning as most motorhomes & pvc's are too big to do so, but anyone with a low roof camper van should be aware they must park above ground.

Very informative

 

[Reallyretired]

Interesting.
Although I have just two 11kg Alugas bottles, I also carry a few of the flyspray sized gas canisters for our single ring for outside use. Wonder if that counts.

 

[Odd-no-more]

Interesting.
Although I have just two 11kg Alugas bottles, I also carry a few of the flyspray sized gas canisters for our single ring for outside use. Wonder if that counts.

Me too

 

[Dorset Diver]

They are actually written for the refilling of domestic propane & butane bottles but apply to any vehicle transporting lpg.
A maximum of 2 cylinders is allowed with a maximum weight of 15 kgs per cylinder & can only be transported in an upright position & securely fixed.
So as I said if you come off the boat with 3 cylinders you are illegal straightaway, regardless of weight . Technically if you have 2 x refillables cylinders & carry seperate bottle that should be classed as 3 cylinders.
An underslung bulk tank does not come in to it as spanish regulations would assume that it was installed correctly & certificated as a spanish vehicles would be..here are links.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/faq/is-it-illegal-to-transport-gas-bottles-in-private-vehicle/

& N332;

https://n332.es/carrying-gas-canisters/


You will also note that they both mention that it is illegal to park in an underground car park,which i didn't bother mentioning as most motorhomes & pvc's are too big to do so, but anyone with a low roof camper van should be aware they must park above ground.

I'm fairly certain those rules don't really apply to exchangeable or refillable gas cylinders actually installed / connected on MH's. For example a MH with a large underslung tank plus two installed / connected 11 kg cylinders.

 

[gus-lopez]

Interesting.
Although I have just two 11kg Alugas bottles, I also carry a few of the flyspray sized gas canisters for our single ring for outside use. Wonder if that counts.

i doubt they would be a problem unless you have a large amount rolling about.

I'm fairly certain those rules don't really apply to exchangeable or refillable gas cylinders actually installed / connected on MH's. For example a MH with a large underslung tank plus two installed / connected 11 kg cylinders.

I doubt that you would have a problem unless like my mate you have 3 cylinders in addition to 2 x 11kg refillables.If the Trafico on the side of the road says they do that is the end of it. You will have to pay the fine then appeal it.

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[Reallyretired]

Actually a lot of deodorant type aerosols use butane as a propellant so those little gas cans aren't a lot different. Very useful to cook a curry outside without the aroma lingering for days. I don't carry loads of little canisters, because although they don't last long they are universally obtainable.
Someone one here, maybe lennyhb, has a little gas barbecue that runs on them.

 

[Lenny HB]

I don't carry loads of little canisters, because although they don't last long they are universally obtainable.
Someone one here, maybe lennyhb, has a little gas barbecue that runs on them.

Yep BBQ is good, I carry 4 or 5 of cans in the gas locker, one thing that's cheaper in the UK.

 

[johnandi]

They will after an accident,,BUSBY.

Yeah, after the horse has bolted comes to mind!

 

[johnandi]

My gas is off for travelling, so unless I had an exceptionally long wait at loading, it still would be.

Likewise

 

[EuroTrotters]

It's car ones that burn, LiFePO4 used in Motorhomes are very safe and don't burn or explode.

Maybe this was one ?

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[Badknee]

Just boarded at Santander a not a word about turning our lpg off. I did as usual but I wasn’t asked too.