LPG CONVERSION
Submitted: Friday, Mar 25, 2005 at 11:51
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SWH
G/DAY,
Can anyone help me out with some information.I have a Nissan Patrol built 12/98 4500 auto.We are intending doing the big one towing our 19' van.With fuel being costly can anybody recommend LPG conversion and installer.Our location is Tumut N.S.W.Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank's Steve.
Reply By: Casnat - Friday, Mar 25, 2005 at 13:38
Friday, Mar 25, 2005 at 13:38
Hi,
I have a '98 Patrol 4500 auto which has had a gas conversion. Quite cost efficient (compared to petrol) around town and there is little noticeable difference in performance. The only thing noticeable is a "flat spot" before shifting into third when on gas.
The big dissadvantage you should consider is that gas is not readily available once you get "off the beaten track" and your range can be severely restricted. If you are towing a van you probably won't have a problem as you may not get too far from civilisation. I did find this something that added to the planning in Tassie for example where the only
places gas is available is
Hobart and
Launceston. You have to try to keep the gas tank full for emergency and run mainly on the smaller petrol tank, topping up at every opportunity. (does mean you don't get the cost benefit of gas in such situations). You can download from the internet all of the locations where gas is available.
If you do get a conversion done and they aren't going to give you much for your old petrol tank and associated bits, I may be interested in them. I have been toying with the option of converting back to just petrol for the trips when I need the extra range.
Trevor
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Follow Up By: ozpatrolin' - Monday, Mar 28, 2005 at 10:05
Monday, Mar 28, 2005 at 10:05
Hi Casnat,
Just a small correction....LPG is available in many towns in Tasmania. When I was there 1 year ago we only had to use petrol once between..
Queenstown(no LPG at
Queenstown) and
Strahan..only 40 odd km.
Cheers OP
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Follow Up By: Casnat - Monday, Mar 28, 2005 at 10:20
Monday, Mar 28, 2005 at 10:20
Hi Op,
I just checked the website listing LPG sites for Tassie and you are of course right.
It's a couple of years since we were there and the picture has changed a lot since it would appear. As mentioned, we could only get it at the 2 main towns and it was a real pain. Hopefully over time it will continue to be rolled out to other more remote areas of oz.
Cheers
Trevor
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Follow Up By: SWH - Monday, Mar 28, 2005 at 20:01
Monday, Mar 28, 2005 at 20:01
Trevor,I am new to this
forum.Posted a thank you at the last follow up number 4.I thanked every body.I am not sure if I should do each individual reply. Thank you again mate.
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Reply By: muzzgit (WA) - Saturday, Mar 26, 2005 at 01:43
Saturday, Mar 26, 2005 at 01:43
It may pay to calculate how many klms you will travel, and how much fuel you might use. does this add up to as much as the gas conversion ? If you are happy with the vehicle's fuel cost's around town and you only plan on one big trip, it may be easier to just stay as you are. Having had a cruiser on gas, I found it annoying when gas was not available. But I had the LPG tank in the back of the wagon, so I still had the full size fuel tank underneath. Losing the main fuel tank to fit the LPG tank in the patrols does make it a juggling act when in the outback. Also, if in the end the savings don't add up to much, it's a bit of a waste of time.
Having said that. If you're going to do heaps of klm's in the first year, the money you save on fuel will probably pay for the conversion. In normal circumstances, it takes about a few years to recoup the cost of the conversion in fuel savings if you stick to gas wherever possible. Which is great if you are going to keep the car for a while. If you sell the car in the near future, the only person who benefits is the person who buys it.
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