Gasit v gaslow

[MisterB]

When we first got our present van I fitted a pair of 6kg Gas-it cylinders in the existing gas locker which is located on the rear overhang on our van.
With the van fully loaded and about to set of for a trip, I thought this was a good time to get the van on a weigh bridge.
Results were we were over the back axle limit, so upon our return I decided to go for an underslung tank.
Reasons, for one it would free up locker space and most importantly it would take weight off the back axle as the underslung tank mounting position on our van is nearer the front axle than the rear axle, so win, win, plus the underslung tank holds 19kg of gas compared to the 12 kg of the two sixes.

what was the rough cost of the whole installation? what size tank did you go for?

 

[Two on Tour]

I would imagine that prices have changed, but at the time the equipment I bought from Gas-it including the Funster 5% discount came to £434.50
A 38 ltr tank was the biggest I could fit and I did the installation myself.
If your happy with your level of competence to do the job yourself, then also take into account that the tank is awkward and heavy to get mounted under the van, so put some thought into whether having it fitted professionally is a better option for you.

 

[Pausim]

If weight is an issue I believe the underslung tanks are a fair bit heavier than aluminium bottles. Also if you are likely to change your motorhome transferring bottles is easier. I recently did this and the only bit left behind was a blanked off fill point.

 

[Gromett]

I have one gaslow cylinder (bought first) then later fitted a second gasit cyclinder. No difference at all as far as I can see apart from the colour.

 

[jockaneezer]

When we were looking at our present van at the dealer's, I made a note of the previous owners name and phone number from some of the paperwork that was around (apparently this would be illegal now due to data protection ?) I called them up to ask if they'd had any problems etc, anyhoo, he said he'd removed the Gaslow system that was installed and was going to put it on eBay and would I be interested. We agreed a price, had a lovely run up to Newton Stewart, a cup of tea and a craic !
Technically, I installed the system myself but didn't have to drill THE HOLE in the bodywork, but if you know your way around a spanner, it's quite a simple task and luckily, as there was gas in the cylinders, I could do the soapy water leak test before my first proper fill.
Enough rambling though, after years of caravanning and swapping half empty Calor bottles around, it's probably my favourite accessory.

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[BusyBuilder]

My Hymer B544 came with Alugas bottles, no idea why as weight is definitely not an issue. But I did have a problem whilst in europe of two month tour. The gas pressure was droppping, appears the LPG has oil in it which clogs up the regulator. We went to Truma agent as we thought it was the boiler, he fitted new Truma Duo regulator and two new Prakto (brass) gas filters.

So it may pay to fit filters as well ?

 

[Mr B]

Mr B I had a 8m mh on a merc twin wheel chassis. There was no room underneath to

Mr B I had a 8m mh on a merc twin wheel chassis. There was no room underneath to fit a decent size lpg tank.

i think your getting your Mr B and MisterB mixed up.
Story of my life, always getting into bother for something I never did

 

[Lenny HB]

With Gas-it (Stako bottles) you fit two bottles the same, with Gaslow they have a primary and a secondary bottle, that always seems a bit odd to me.

I have 2 x 14kg Alugas bottles, if you can fit the 14kg (about 95mm taller without collar than the 11kg). Well worth it for us as we are high gas users.

 

[Basildog]

With Gas-it (Stako bottles) you fit two bottles the same, with Gaslow they have a primary and a secondary bottle, that always seems a bit odd to me.

I have 2 x 14kg Alugas bottles, if you can fit the 14kg (about 95mm taller without collar than the 11kg). Well worth it for us as we are high gas users.

As a Gas fitter and Gaslow and Gasit suppliers, the difference with the Gaslow no2 cylinder is purely that it has the tee ready installed into the cylinder, it takes the height up so I often install two of the standard cylinders with a filler hose tee .

 

[TerryL]

Gaslow, professionally fitted 9 years ago as all I knew was that I wanted a refillable system and at the time didn't know of any of the others. As far as I can tell there's no difference between Gaslow, Gasit and Alugas as regards operation. I'm not bothered about the cost because the far far cheaper gas has paid for the system several times over since.

However, knowing what I know now, I'd go for an underslung system with a far greater capacity than the 2 x 6kg bottles which are the only size that will fit in the gas locker.

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[Pausim]

Gaslow, professionally fitted 9 years ago as all I knew was that I wanted a refillable system and at the time didn't know of any of the others. As far as I can tell there's no difference between Gaslow, Gasit and Alugas as regards operation. I'm not bothered about the cost because the far far cheaper gas has paid for the system several times over since.

However, knowing what I know now, I'd go for an underslung system with a far greater capacity than the 2 x 6kg bottles which are the only size that will fit in the gas locker.

Alugas make the following claims:

“ALUGAS bottles are considerably lighter than customary gas cylinder (about 75% lighter) and have a higher vaporisation rate also at low temperatures (circa 6x higher in comparison to the steel cylinder). Furthermore, they are corrosion-resistant and do not get blocked up since no rust and tinder residues are forming. No other gas cylinder provides you with more safety.”

I can see the higher conductivity of aluminium giving an increased vaporisation rate but I wouldn’t know whether this makes a noticeble difference in leisure use.

 

[Chockswahay]

There IS a difference!

The current Gaslow multivalve cylinders have an internal filter (OK, maybe not a big deal) and a built in Excess flow valve .............which IS a big deal! Also the contents gauge are mechanical whereas the Gasit ones are the notoriously unreliable magnetic ones that clip to the outside of the valve.

Other than that they both do the same job ........ choose your victim

I have fitted Gaslow twice now and in my humble opinion they are better made and better quality

 

[EllF]

Gas it fitted 3 years no problem

 

[BusyBuilder]

Alugas have float valves, I' think they are fairly accurate.

 

[Lenny HB]

Gasit ones are the notoriously unreliable magnetic ones that clip to the outside of the valve.

Stako 4 hole bottles sold as Gas-it in the UK have always had float valves, had them in a previous van.
The current ones also have an excess flow cut off valve.

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[Basildog]

Stako 4 hole bottles sold as Gas-it in the UK have always had float valves, had them in a previous van.
The current ones also have an excess flow cut off valve.

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That’s the Gasit plus bottles !
The standard Gasit cylinders don’t have the 4 holes .
They don’t have an excess flow valve or the more accurate mechanical contents gauge.

Nothing wrong with Gasit but the choice isn’t as simple as it appears and the cost difference is very small too .
No one has mentioned warranty period either ?

 

[tonyidle]

i am always surprised when i hear someone has fitted their own refillable system but havent chosen to fit an underslung tank, which would probably hold more and free up locker space? pipes are pipes whether in a locker or underneath. or is there another reason underslung tanks seem to be avoided? if we get our new(er) van, which will be a keeper, then i intend to change the twin cylinder gas it set up to an underslung sometime next year, if other demands on the toy fund dont deplete it of course!

I prefer under-slung but currently have Alugas. The only argument in favour of Gaslow or Gasit et al is their ability to move to your next van.

 

[sweetie]

I have Gaslow bottles now in our 3rd motorhome and 11 years old.
Purchased for convenience not save money, but they have saved a lot of money.

 

[Basildog]

I prefer under-slung but currently have Alugas. The only argument in favour of Gaslow or Gasit et al is their ability to move to your next van.

Not forgetting the ease of installation of cylinders in a locker compared with underslung tanks, also the fact that some vans don’t physically have any space left for underslung tanks after conversion to a Motorhome ⚠?

 

[Nixdorfer]

There IS a difference!

The current Gaslow multivalve cylinders have an internal filter (OK, maybe not a big deal) and a built in Excess flow valve .............which IS a big deal! Also the contents gauge are mechanical whereas the Gasit ones are the notoriously unreliable magnetic ones that clip to the outside of the valve.

Other than that they both do the same job ........ choose your victim

I have fitted Gaslow twice now and in my humble opinion they are better made and better quality

Thats why I went for the Gasit Plus bottle. Mechanical gauge and rupture protection amongst other extras, also one to stop any liquid gas coming out. But thats aimed more at off road users.. Don't really see much rally cross in MH's tbh

This is our first MH so still testing the waters. If keep it longterm then may look at underslung tank to free up the locker as storage isn't great. Good thing about bottles is easy to sell and upgrade and can even use same filler.

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[Simon Meadwell]

I went for one alugas to save weight and free up space in the locker where second bottle used to be. Quite expensive but will recover over a few years as so cheap to fill and can always remove and refit to new van.

 

[JJ20]

I had gaslow already fitted in my previous motorhome and whilst touring Spain my inlet pipe failed and crystallized, I'd never dealt with gaslow before but quickly called them from Spain, they were amazing so much so they had a brand new hose waiting for me in Almeria as I was passing through.
For the quality of the system and the fantastic customer service I recieved I didn't hesitate in having a new gaslow system installed when we got our new motorhome.

 

[tonyidle]

Not forgetting the ease of installation of cylinders in a locker compared with underslung tanks, also the fact that some vans don’t physically have any space left for underslung tanks after conversion to a Motorhome ⚠?

Agreed! I'd made the assumption that either was possible.

 

[Cairngorm]

My Hymer B544 came with Alugas bottles, no idea why as weight is definitely not an issue. But I did have a problem whilst in europe of two month tour. The gas pressure was droppping, appears the LPG has oil in it which clogs up the regulator. We went to Truma agent as we thought it was the boiler, he fitted new Truma Duo regulator and two new Prakto (brass) gas filters.

So it may pay to fit filters as well ?

With Gas-it (Stako bottles) you fit two bottles the same, with Gaslow they have a primary and a secondary bottle, that always seems a bit odd to me.

I have 2 x 14kg Alugas bottles, if you can fit the 14kg (about 95mm taller without collar than the 11kg). Well worth it for us as we are high gas users.

Not sure if 14kg is still available or not judging by some web pages.

 

[RobWid]

Stako 4 hole bottles sold as Gas-it in the UK have always had float valves, had them in a previous van.
The current ones also have an excess flow cut off valve.

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Hi - I’ve been having the same debate so this thread is interesting.

looking at these photos then is height an issue with the gas-it design?

GasLow don’t have the carry handle and so I’m able to fit a larger cylinder that the Calor (I can fit an 11kg GasLow where my 6kg Calor fits.

Guessing since the Gas-it still retain the carry handles - see above photos then size might be a key difference?

Rob

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[Reallyretired]

I went for alugas to save weight. The situation is not critical but Rapidos are built on the heavy side. I did think of an underslung tank but freeing up the gas locker for yet more junk didn't appeal.

 

[Basildog]

Hi - I’ve been having the same debate so this thread is interesting.

looking at these photos then is height an issue with the gas-it design?

GasLow don’t have the carry handle and so I’m able to fit a larger cylinder that the Calor (I can fit an 11kg GasLow where my 6kg Calor fits.

Guessing since the Gas-it still retain the carry handles - see above photos then size might be a key difference?

Rob

Gasit shroud is removable ?
Dimensions with shroud removed
Dimensions with Shroud: 580mm height x 304mm diameter or Dimensions without Shroud fitted : 550mm height x 304mm diameter.

 

[Lenny HB]

Not sure if 14kg is still available or not judging by some web pages.

Still available in Germany.

 

[nabsim]

I have a Gaslow 11kg and a GasIt Plus 6kg both supplied and fitted (at different times) by Charlie at www.vangas.co.uk they are approved by both company’s and I can’t recommend them enough for both advice and supply/fitting. Give them a ring if you have questions ?

 

[Daiboy]

I’ve got a coach built twin wheel transit. I had a Gasit system complete with large under slung tank fitted 7 years ago. Never any problems lasts for months on a refill. No problems filling any where in Europe or Morocco. I did need to change the regulator last year but at only about £20, I saved that on just one tank refill. I believe there is a size limit on underslung tanks on both the Tunnel and ferries but I’ve had no problems.

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