Anyone traveling to Tuscany in a motorhome or caravan wants to be sure that liquid gas is easily available on holiday.
The gas bottles are especially important for cooking or heating on a camping holiday. When handling the gas bottles, some safety aspects should be observed. Important information about gas cylinders and LPG in Italy is summarized below.
LPG obtained in Italy
In Italy, the liquid gas can be purchased at special exchange and filling stations. The gas bottles are available in different sizes. The common sizes include the 0,5 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg. The 5 kg and 11 kg bottles are not customary in the country.
In principle, gas supply is not a problem in Italy. There are many filling and exchange stations in Tuscany. Which is a popular travel destination in Italy for many. You can find out where an exchange station is located at the campsite or the tourist information office. Dispensing liquid gas in caravans or mobile homes with a permanently installed tank is prohibited by law.
No uniform systems
The supply of gas is not regulated uniformly in Europe. There are around 300 different systems available in Europe.
For campers who are going on a trip abroad, it is recommended to take a removal set with different adapters with them. In our mobile home that is Gas adapter set from Drehmeister* always on board. These are available at Amazon for little money.
The Camper butane gas bottles are available abroad from specialist retailers, department stores or hardware stores. However, these bottles have a small volume. So that Gas bottle in the caravan or motorhome, a safety bottle valve must be present. If you have a permanently installed gas tank, you can have it filled at a gas filling station. However, the operation of a liquid gas system is not permitted everywhere.
What to watch out for when handling liquid gas
The liquid gas systems must be checked by an expert before operation. The gas system and all parts of the system must be checked every two years.
The gas bottles must be stored in such a way that they can be easily viewed in the event of a fire. The LPG bottles must all have a safety valve. Should gas escape, this can be recognized by the smell.
The liquid gas containers may only be filled in special filling stations and only with a maximum of 80% of the cylinder volume.
What should you watch out for when traveling with gas
All liquid gas devices may not be operated when refueling in garages, ferries and parking garages. That's because that Gas and combustion exhaust gases are dangerous concentrate in closed rooms. Another aspect is that the gas appliances all work with an open flame.
For safety reasons, the gas bottles must be closed while driving. In the event of an accident, gas could otherwise escape in an uncontrolled manner and, in the worst case, explode. Camping vehicles that have a so-called crash sensor can also be operated while driving. The crash sensor prevents gas from escaping in the event of an accident.
What to do in an emergency
In an emergency, first of all keep calm.
- If there is an increasing smell of gas in the camping vehicle, the first thing to do is to put out all open flames.
- Open flames, including smoking a cigarette, should not be used.
- The next step is to switch off all devices and close the gas bottles.
- The window as well as the door can be opened.
- The camping vehicle must be ventilated.
- For safety reasons, no electrical switches should be operated during this time.
- The system can no longer be operated until it has been checked by a specialist.
Gas tips for campers:
Before going on holiday, it is advisable to fill the gas bottles completely. So that the gas bottles can be filled with new gas while on vacation, the corresponding gas adapter must be included.
An alternative heating source makes sense, so less gas is required. All gas powered devices should not be left on unattended. Particularly when heating, it is important to ensure that fresh air can get into the caravan or mobile home.
For safety reasons, the gas heating should not run overnight. In the case of gas bottles abroad, make sure that they fit in the gas locker. The handling of the gas bottles is to be carried out with great care.
Conclusion
Gas is particularly important camping holiday important. The gas bottles are used for heating and in some caravans for cooking and cooling. The supply of gas is less dangerous than some people think. However, it is important to pay attention to a few things.
The gas bottles have a safety valve, and the gas bottles are checked. Careful handling of gas protects against accidents. Permanently installed gas systems must be checked before commissioning. If you go to Tuscany in Italy, you can get new gas at special exchange or refill stations.
Last updated: 05.03.2024
