Caravan cooktop

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 16:05

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Seagecko

Hi All,
I'm about to upgrade the old van a bit, and was wondering why gas cooktops for caravans are so much dearer than domestic ones.
Does anyone know of the physical differences, and are there any legal reasons why I can't use a domestic cooktop which is manufactured to run on LPG?
And yes, (before I get jumped on by the self-appointed regulatory police) I will be using a licensed gas fitter.
Cheers,
Seagecko.

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Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 16:24

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 16:24

Seagecko,
Possibly due to safety shut-off when lid closed or partially, safety cut-out on burners. Probably more so to lower manufacturing volume.
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Reply By: member-PradoMad - Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 19:10

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 19:10

Why not install one of these?
Works wonders.
sometimes available from Kmart or ebay

watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-hdIlNIMq8

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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 22:54

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 22:54

Possibly because it is designed to run off high pressure gas - ie direct from the cylinder like most camping stoves. You need a low pressure one to run on a gas system in a van. Does it run directly from a cylinder without a regulator?

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