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Subject Topic: butane - propane conversion.
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Personrodblackburn
21/4/2009 at 7:58pm
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Can anyone advise what needs to be done to convert my 2006 Coachman Amara from butane to propane.

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PersonPaulDG
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Don't know the model but assuming you have a built in regulator you probably just need to change the hose.

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The regulator has to be changed to a red one for Propane as it is a different fitting and pressure. You might also want to consider switching to the BP lights, I have them and they are half the weight of the Steel bottles.


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Would have thought an 06 model would have the fitted universal regulator, in which case only need to change the hose. If not then you need to change the regulator.


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Rod

As previously mentioned all you need to do is change the 'pig tail' for one with a 'POL' fitting which then connacts to the Propane cylinder.

But if you want the facility to use both, I have one of these .

Subject to having the 30mb regulator, it allows you to change instantly between the two. Adapter simply connects to the Propane 'tail' which then connects to the Butane tank.

£8.76 including vat & postage.

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Or....

You can convert your existing butane 'tail' to fit onto a Propane cylinder with one of these.

Probably the easiest solution. Available at most caravan supply shops.



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