where to fit external bullfinch bbq point

[mikebiggles]

Funsters,
I have a 2008 Bessacarr E560 with gas locker on opposite side to hab door side.
I want to fit a bull finch external bbq point somewhere on the hab door side.
Anybody done this, and if so where is the best place to fit it.
I've already been advised not to fit in the space under the fridge due to naked flame.

 

[pappajohn]

Which side is the gas manifold on.
Same with appliances....same as gas locker.

 

[AlunandFelicie]

I had the same problem,I ran a pipe from the locker via an isolator ,through the garage to the bullfinch I mounted about a foot from the garage door

Isolator is lower centre of picture with yellow switch

 

[mikebiggles]

Which side is the gas manifold on.
Same with appliances....same as gas locker.

Gas pipework is on both sides. Cooker is on gas locker side; fridge and Truma heater on hab door (passenger) side. There is a manifold with 2 outlets under fridge - one for fridge and one for heater.

 

[pappajohn]

I would connect to the heater feed.
Providing it's checked for leaks it will be fine.
The manifold and three pipes (feed, fridge and heater) are there already.

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[Minxy]

I had the same problem,I ran a pipe from the locker via an isolator ,through the garage to the bullfinch I mounted about a foot from the garage door
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Isolator is lower centre of picture with yellow switch

Can I suggest you put some type of securing clip/bracket on the pipe to the BBQ point as it's not good to just have it hanging off the other one as it will flex like mad as you drive and could cause it to leak or break over time. Trust me, a disconnected gas pipe is not fun unless you like 5ft blowtorches!

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Can I suggest you put some type of securing clip/bracket on the pipe to the BBQ point as it's not good to just have it hanging off the other one as it will flex like mad as you drive and could cause it to leak or break over time. Trust me, a disconnected gas pipe is not fun unless you like 5ft blowtorches!

Trust me it is well secured ,the pipe to the bbq is rigid and clipped (I used to fit combi boilers and central heating in my trade)

 

[Minxy]

Trust me it is well secured ,the pipe to the bbq is rigid and clipped (I used to fit combi boilers and central heating in my trade)

Good to hear, I just can't see anything in the photo.

 

[Orion]

Gas pipework is on both sides. Cooker is on gas locker side; fridge and Truma heater on hab door (passenger) side. There is a manifold with 2 outlets under fridge - one for fridge and one for heater.

Is there room to replace the two way manifold with a three way? If so that might be a possibility, just be aware they come in 8 and 10mm versions. Or if the end of the existing manifold has a sealing plug in it it’s possible to replace it with a nut and olive with some types and connect to there with an inline isolation valve.

 

[Shrimp]

Our Bullfinch is on the rear of the van under the bike rack, there, it is away from any other heat source and safe.

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[Manic]

Gas pipework is on both sides. Cooker is on gas locker side; fridge and Truma heater on hab door (passenger) side. There is a manifold with 2 outlets under fridge - one for fridge and one for heater.

Could you add another tap to the manifold under fridge or tee into Truma heater fed.
I fitted mine by teeing into oven fed and fitted it on the back wall as Shrimp said.

 

[MisterB]

Is there room to replace the two way manifold with a three way? If so that might be a possibility, just be aware they come in 8 and 10mm versions. Or if the end of the existing manifold has a sealing plug in it it’s possible to replace it with a nut and olive with some types and connect to there with an inline isolation valve.

I replaced a three way with a four way on a previous motorhome. A lot easier than running additional pipework and it was a lot neater, with all gas isolation points being at the same location.

On our latest motorhome, we rarely use our gas BBQ now we have a decent lithium and inverter. We use 240v appliances weather permitting.
As LPG filling points at petrol stations are dimishing, is it worth spending your money on something like the cadac trio to give greater flexibility on where you use the BBQ?

 

[ivorantony]

Is there room to replace the two way manifold with a three way? If so that might be a possibility, just be aware they come in 8 and 10mm versions. Or if the end of the existing manifold has a sealing plug in it it’s possible to replace it with a nut and olive with some types and connect to there with an inline isolation valve.

I did this with mine, had a three way and fitted a four, it worked out well,

 

[Orion]

I replaced a three way with a four way on a previous motorhome. A lot easier than running additional pipework and it was a lot neater, with all gas isolation points being at the same location.

Agree with you there. As per my post #9 above, the inlet on my 3 way manifold was 10mm with 8mm take offs. The easiest way to gain an extra connection for the BBQ point was to remove the end plug and replace it with a compression fitting from Truma and connect to there.

As LPG filling points at petrol stations are dimishing, is it worth spending your money on something like the cadac trio to give greater flexibility on where you use the BBQ?

I suppose it depends on how you use any appliance. We are great fans of cooking en plein air, and will do so whenever the opportunity arises - even in winter in the U.K. Our Napoleon unit is so much more than just a BBQ so that I’ll have it set up at home on a portable gas cylinder when it’s not in the van.

Sourcing LPG for the Alugas refillables in the van on our travels has never been an issue here or abroad.