9KG Gas bottle install???
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 15:31
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mud80
Hi all,
I'm still new to this so please be genital :)
We have just brought our first camper(WOO HOO) and are looking to install a twin 9kg gas bottle set up. we have a jayco flamingo outback.
Have tried a quick search and couldn't find much.
just wanted to know how everyone has done it? I cant work out how I can install 2 bottles and the jerry can holder and still be able to get the poles onto the bed support lugs???
I called jayco and they put me onto there spare parts people who were less than helpful.
and help or photos would be a great help!
Cheers and safe travels!!
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Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 15:33
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 15:52
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 15:52
Why don't you mosey along to a caravan
park or a place that sell used campers and have a look at their gas setup.
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Reply By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:49
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:49
Hi Mud80,
Have a look at this thread, 81804. I know mark is talking about an other gerry can holder, but he has the twin gas bottle holder as
well as a pole holder.
Contact those members and see if they can send you a few pics of their set ups.
I believe Jayco sell all the bits needed to set it up.
Also try a Google Images search, that may have some pictures.
And rock on down to a local Caravan
park and have a walk about.
Cheers.
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Reply By: pmacks - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:52
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 16:52
Hi mate,
when we had a goldstream we just welded a box section bar 100mm x 25mm across the camper draw bar then put 2 x 9kg gas bottles side by side with a jerry can holder next to them so they were all in a row. Just fitted inside the bed holderupper arms ( technical term ) my mate with a jayco hawke put his 2 x 9's side by side with a jerry can holder in front
pmacks
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 17:27
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 17:27
Image Could Not Be FoundThis is my off road trailer A 9 kg gas bottle either side with 2 jerry spaces. I bought the gas rings and i just fabricated the jerry holder and welded it to a 4mm sheet with folded edges for strength and had it galvanised. Sorry about all the junk around the trailer but it will give you an idea.. Michael
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Reply By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 17:42
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 17:42
mud80
gday mate. i have posted three pics of my Jayco Swan Outback with the twin jerry/gas bottle holders i made myself. i also asked at Jayco and the only thing i got was a blank look.
all i did was extend the original bracket on the bottom that the whole lot sits on and bought another jerry can holder ( i bought the swan with single of each on it).
the pole holders were on it when i purchased it,they mount on with the brackets to hold that size pvc pipe with.when i mounted the whole lot on , instead of welding it on i bolted it on just in case i needed to remove it at some stage.
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i just cut and re-welded the bed support lugs slightly forward( only a couple of inches.
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 20:16
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 20:16
G/Day Mark
That's a good setup there, it looks like a bought one.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 20:48
Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 at 20:48
Daza
cheers mate. Jayco install them if ordered, bets on that they get some fabricator to do it.got a blank look when i asked them for the parts to do it myself.
nothing to it really.
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Follow Up By: patsproule - Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 05:43
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 05:43
Watch the added drawbar weight though, that's an extra 60kg there.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 07:10
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 07:10
patsproule
mate i haven't noticed the extra weight being there. 60 kg's is minimal for a heavy frame like the Swan has,cheers.
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Follow Up By: mud80 - Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 15:35
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 15:35
That is some great work mate,
well done!
I was hopeing Jayco would do a twin bottle set up in maybe a kit or something, no stress, more things to play with in the shed now.
I think ill pinch a few of your ideas, hope you dont mind, that just looks too good!
Thanks again,
Cheers!
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 17:47
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 17:47
yeah steal away mate...go for it
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Reply By: Member - John - Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:58
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:58
G'day, to keep the weight down maybe use two 4.5 kg bottles instead of two 9 kg bottles, just a thought..........
John
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Reply By: Grizzle - Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 16:04
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 at 16:04
There was a retro fit kit because I put it on my Jayco Swan. You had to cut off the bed support legs. Bolt some new ones on and then the twin gas bottle holder bolted to the A frame. All brackets and fittings were included in the kit. I can take photos but you will need to remind me as it is Friday and beer drinking day!!!
It was an easy fit.
I am in Eastern suburbs of
Melbourne. You are welcome to come and have a look if you are over this way.
Cheers Graham
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