Gaslow filler location.

[bigtree]

The dealer is fitting a Gaslow system to our new to us van, so I asked where the fill point would be,he told me they would mount it on the locker door. I asked if they could put it inside to which he replied that they weren't allowed to do that anymore, I fitted mine inside as I had read of hose problems when mounting it on the door.

 

[Brains]

You want it on the same side as the diesel filler cap
Ideally you want it about waist height (Above knee, below shoulder)

Mine was professionally fitted, in the locker door.
Not caused any issues yet ......

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

If its fitted in the door ,( which by the way is not gaslow approved) make sure they use a long hose ( that cannot kink)and you don't open and close the door when filling as this could lead to cracking of the hoses,which should be of the stainless steel braided type. DO NOT accept rubber hoses.
Ps
It's not very professional to fit in the floor, just an easy option.

Where not to install a lpg fillpoint

 

[Brains]

If its fitted in the door ,( which by the way is not gaslow approved) make sure they use a long hose ( that cannot kink)and you don't open and close the door when filling as this could lead to cracking of the hoses,which should be of the stainless steel braided type. DO NOT accept rubber hoses.
Ps
It's not very professional to fit in the floor, just an easy option.

Where not to install a lpg fillpoint

FYI
Mine is fitted with along braided stainless steel internal hose, by a company that has a number of users on this very forum.....

 

[Realist]

If it's on the door you may find some garages may refuse you to fill as it's not a normal fill point location.

I would get it fitted as said above by the diesel fill point, it's not hard for a proper installer to do.

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[suavecarve]

Our preference was to put in on the skirting on the off side whilst the diesel and adblue are on the near side.

Purely because the gas cupboard is that side and we tend to fill up abroad and this helps with ease of access.

The Bullfinch for "BBQ" is on the nearside with habitation door

 

[Basildog]

The dealer is fitting a Gaslow system to our new to us van, so I asked where the fill point would be,he told me they would mount it on the locker door. I asked if they could put it inside to which he replied that they weren't allowed to do that anymore, I fitted mine inside as I had read of hose problems when mounting it on the door.

Unfortunately many installers go for the easy option which is normally the door .
Personally we avoid the door if at all possible and would rather mount on a bracket in the locker if there’s no other option , did exactly that on a Karmann coach built yesterday.

 

[Basildog]

If its fitted in the door ,( which by the way is not gaslow approved) make sure they use a long hose ( that cannot kink)and you don't open and close the door when filling as this could lead to cracking of the hoses,which should be of the stainless steel braided type. DO NOT accept rubber hoses.
Ps
It's not very professional to fit in the floor, just an easy option.

Where not to install a lpg fillpoint

Several different types of hoses available, don’t confuse stainless steel hoses with braided ones .
Personally I’d recommend rubber over stainless steel if fitted in a door as the stainless steel hoses eventually harden and rupture when subjected to constant flexing and bending in a door .
We’ve had a couple of them ruptured here on our LPG pump
The codes of practice specify that the filler be fitted to a fixed non moveable location.

 

[Manic]

The dealer is fitting a Gaslow system to our new to us van, so I asked where the fill point would be,he told me they would mount it on the locker door. I asked if they could put it inside to which he replied that they weren't allowed to do that anymore, I fitted mine inside as I had read of hose problems when mounting it on the door.

Your the customer paying, so tell them where you want it, because the door is not ideal.

 

[Basildog]

You want it on the same side as the diesel filler cap
Ideally you want it about waist height (Above knee, below shoulder)

Mine was professionally fitted, in the locker door.
Not caused any issues yet ......

Not caused any issues until the day it does
Mounting the filler needs more careful consideration than most people would think of,minimum distances from windows, vents , flues , exhaust, etc .
One manufacturer actually mounts the filler next to a fridge vent

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[Bessy765]

Water leak gets you wet, electrical leak fries you, gas leak could mean you are the next man on the moon. Basildog is spot on.

 

[Fragle]

Not caused any issues until the day it does
Mounting the filler needs more careful consideration than most people would think of,minimum distances from windows, vents , flues , exhaust, etc .
One manufacturer actually mounts the filler next to a fridge vent

The main issue I have as someone that is Gas Safe Registered is that a customer will use someone gas safe registered to do a job thinking they have done the right thing in using a qualified person. They have to a degree and you can't blame the customer.

The unbelievable levels in competence that you see daily does make you wonder how those qualifications were gained

 

[Mzracer]

The unbelievable levels in competence that you see daily does make you wonder how those qualifications were gained

And that makes me wonder about the screeching on forums like this regarding always using Gas Safe Registered installers. I prefer to either find a really good installer or do it my self

 

[Pablo19]

Several different types of hoses available, don’t confuse stainless steel hoses with braided ones .
Personally I’d recommend rubber over stainless steel if fitted in a door as the stainless steel hoses eventually harden and rupture when subjected to constant flexing and bending in a door .
We’ve had a couple of them ruptured here on our LPG pump
The codes of practice specify that the filler be fitted to a fixed non moveable location.

Gas it only supply thermoplastic pipe with the ends not attached. Easy enough to work with and have been no trouble in the 2 years I've used it using a decent pipe cutter and some care when tightening up on the olives but presumably you wouldn't agree as you haven't mentioned it as one of the options? Mine was originally fitted inside the locker on my last MH but the new (to me) one already had a Gaslow filler in the door so not much I could do about that. The length is perfect so as not to cause hardly any bending/flexing and I have put an L fitting on the door and it all seems fine with the fills I've done so far.

 

[Clivefog]

I understand the possible leaks that may arise with the filler in the door. Mine was fitted there by previous owner so I kept it. I check it every time I open the door. It has a large loop that never pulls tight with the inlet on the hinge side of the door. As I say I understand the perils of the pipe but as it is an inlet pipe and in my case only used 2 or 3 times a year, surely any problem will be on filling and that would be evident on the forecourt, not on every day gas usage?

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[tonyidle]

Unfortunately many installers go for the easy option which is normally the door .
Personally we avoid the door if at all possible and would rather mount on a bracket in the locker if there’s no other option , did exactly that on a Karmann coach built yesterday.

That's where mine is. The perfect location (IMO)