9 kg gas bottle size
Submitted: Monday, May 07, 2007 at 15:55
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Member - Hurkmagurk (WA)
I own a second-hand motorhome, and recently bought an exchange gas cylinder, only to find it is too big to fit into the hatch. It would appear that what I always thought was a standard dimension item, is not. Does anyone know if the smaller (by about 20mm) bottle is available, or do I have to have
mine re-surveyed, and hope that it passes-luckily I did not exchange my out-of-date bottle. Flaming annoying that they change these things on us.
Reply By: roosey - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 16:49
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 16:49
Unfortunately there seems to be two different sizes for the gas bottle. I replaced
mine recently only to find the one I received was too small.
The only solution appears to be- Be Careful or you will get caught sooner or latter.
Best of luck
Roosey
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Follow Up By: Member - Hurkmagurk (WA) - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 18:37
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 18:37
Hey Roosey, wanna swap?
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 17:34
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 17:34
Get your original bottle tested that way it is good for ten years.
The swap n go is convenient but usually not as cheap and you get some ordinary cylinders at times.
There are 2 sizes 8.kg and 9 kg which is a bit of a bother.
Alternatively You could try to exchange the bottle you have for a smaller one.
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Follow Up By: Heefers - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 17:42
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 17:42
Dodger, should that read 8.8kg?
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 17:44
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 17:44
Should raed 8.8kg
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 18:14
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 18:14
how about 8.5 kg? :-)
Andrew
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Reply By: Steve - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 21:18
Monday, May 07, 2007 at 21:18
Got the same set up ...the 9 Kg bottle in my unit...........is really an 8.5 Kg unit ...most changeover
places ...
well should i be more specific .. a lot of them have these bottles ..but travel outback ..and maybe better to rely on a re-fill . at any where possible .. I carry a spare one anyway !!...that's why i have a "home' ...plenty of extra space !!
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Reply By: Ron173 - Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 10:47
Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 10:47
I found this too on swap n go, I got one that was too big for my van.
I just stuck it on bbq at home, but it does happen.
Another reason I went to coleman dual fuel stove n lantern for just the swag type fishin trips, no gas bottle to worry bout.
Ron
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Reply By: Smudger - Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 11:20
Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 11:20
Hurkmaboy
Had the same issue with our new-to-us CT, was told that the size was wacky specially for CT's and Vans and now not availale. Had the old bottle tested and re-approved for $35. Unfortunately, not many people around who do the testing. There is only one mob in
Sydney who do it. You may be luckier in WA.
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Reply By: Outa Bounds - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 09:15
Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 09:15
First we found about that was when
buying a camper trailer, he specified that he made the holders for the aussie brand 9kg gas bottle as we opted to buy our own (GasMate or something from BigW) and that not all 9kg bottles are equal when it comes to size!
Sorry can't help you but certainly a good post so that people are aware of the fact.
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