Snap on gas fittings

Ahhh John, Just there for demo purposes mate!!! I had to do some of the work out on the gravel driveway and I wanted to put the carpet down to protect my poor old knees. As you might have seen from the lighter stick in the photo, I did actually test the gas flow etc, but I made sure the ring was on the gravel when I did it.... hahahah (the name's Billy; not Silly....hahaha)

Ahhh Desmond Donut!!! You, my friend, have this whole new world of camper trailers awaiting you!!! I will willingly impart all of my knowledge on the subject, to you at anytime you may so desire......LOLOL

Once you get a trailer and get rid of the roof-topper, you won't need the Viagra tablets anymore, eh!!!?

G'day Bill,

I do carry a 2nd gas bottle (4kg I think it is). I used to have that heavy ring attached permanently to it, but it was a pita having to get it out each time I want to do a stir fry in the wok. I have bolted the other female outlet i bought, onto that smaller gas bottle, so I can still do the cooking remotely if I ever need to.

I try to keep things simple (to match my mind)......

Roachie

They are made by GARTH... part number is SP-7 and they can be purchased at Bunnings.

Garth have a website, but don't sell online.

Hope this helps

Roachie

I'm assuming so....... Garth make LPG BBQ stuff so I'm assuming their gear is suited to the task.

I am failry sure that they are low pressure only & are to be used AFTER the regulator!

Dave, not exactly the bayonett fittings I originally meant....I believe these would be "legal" all over Australia.

Garth Industries: Part no SP-7

Algee...... (hope this link works).

Garth Industries: Part SP-7

I got these at Bunnings in the BBQ area.

Don't think Roachie does everything backwards, although it may seem like it at times

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't that the mudflap in front of the fitting in the second photo?

Cheers, Brad

You would be surprised how many rocks actually fly forward depending on tread type.
I broke my windscreen once a few tears back when a rock flew out from the front tyre hit a tree on the track and richochet back and bang. One in a squillion chance but I watched it happen in front of my sober eyes.

I see what u mean David... Maybe Mr. Roach should've boxed the fitting (and lines if possible) in with a piece of RHS (or SHS if u want to get technical. LOL)

Cheers, Brad

C'mon, settle down you's blokes!!!! hahaha

The top and bottom photos are taken from beside the camper wheel, looking FORWARD. That little mud flap was put there by me, originally to stop rocks and mud from the tyres of the tow vehicle, from hitting the plastic sink outlet just in front of the camper's wheel.

As such, the gas hose (which is encased in that fairly heavy duty bendable hose), is fully protected from the rubbish tossed-up by the Patrol's wheels. The only exposed bit is the brass fitting and that has a rubber bung over it when travelling.

As David has noted, it could be possible for a rock to be thrown forward from the camper's own wheel, but given the angle of the wheel arch and (again) the level of protection of the gas hose and fittings, I am very confident about the longevity.

If it makes you any happier, the gas outlet is "protected" by a ON/OFF tap up inside the camper. It will only be turned to "ON" on those rare occasions when I have to cook there and I will be "obliged" to check the status of the fittings as I get down low to remove the rubber bung.

Thanks for your concern.....duly noted.

Roachie

Oh Roachie,

You should know by know we all look for failure in anything "roachie". We have all read about the overheating fixes on the old bus, the spaghetti wiring that would make an Italian Momma proud, fuel savers, bits hanging off your vehicle made up of slotted shelving steel, and of course the oil dumping on the road. So we just look forward to your next step of depleting the ozone layer when your gas line breaks.
I feel you should connect it to the Pootrol that way when it goes up in smoke it is only that that goes up and spares the only Ultimate.

DAvid