As we have never been camping before we need some help with what size gas canister to take. We are planning on UK and European camping, with trips ranging from a weekend to 3 weeks (France).
We have 2 appliances, a Gelert double burner and grill and a Royal portable gas BBQ. We will most likely be using both appliances at the same time.
So any ideas approximately, how long particular sizes of canisters should last, as well as what types to get would be really helpful.
Thanks Cath
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Unless you want to keep changing regulators, it looks as if you'll be limited in choice to Campingaz (Calor not available in France), so go for the largest size, 907.
If you're doing a lot of cooking you may well need to replace it while there.
Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 26/9/2010
Unless you want to keep changing regulators, it looks as if you'll be limited in choice to Campingaz (Calor not available in France), so go for the largest size, 907. If you're doing a lot of cooking you may well need to replace it while there.
I have to agree with BoB here, I think the 907 is your only choice and would suggest you take 2 whilst abroad. Easy enough to swap here.
I am interested in the replies that you recieve.We are in the very same process
money is a little tight , so are we,and I am worried about space in the car for all
the bits and bobs.
We have a small calor tank for the time being got a large tank on freecycle and swopped it for a small one ,only paying for the gas,but despite it being a small one seems loads larger than the camping gaz cylinders we have from father-in law.We have decided to sell them on ebay ,and keep only one as they seem to last ages and (will be trying to buy a small electric hob as we have electric in for the price of the pitch)
are widley available in France and here.May even leave it abroad if we need the space for wine and other goodies.
There are 3 of us going camping in a saloon car with a borrowed roof box,gettting anxios as have not yet seen our tent ,and think we weill be pushed for room.
Ice-pop, Yes the 907 holds about 2.72 kg as against the 4.5 kg Calor cylinder, is more expensive to refill, and unlike the Calor one cannot be exchanged for a propane one (which might be needed for winter camping), so keep at least one of each if you already have them - Calor for UK use and Campingaz for the Continent.
The Campingaz one will, as you say, take up less car space, though not really being "into" wine I can't see the point of importing vast quantities unless it's of a variety unobtainable in the UK. On the other hand, if you smoke and are using one of the shorter channel crossings, an excursion to Adinkerke (English language and currency welcomed) could make you enough of a saving - relative to UK prices - to cover your ferry fare.
Thanks Hacksaw Bob,good advise.Have been to Adinkerke in the past when i had friends who smoked,do not have any,any more.Do however have lots that drink...
we ,prior to camping have come back heavily ladeden (euro was a lot weker then)and recently did a Tesco sponserd tunnel trip for supplies.
we do have a calor gas regulator currently on our home gas BBQ, so maybe looking at one of each may be an option. then buying another campingaz for when we go to France.
Space is important, as we do tend to visit the French vineyards and stock up, don't worry so much about the cheaper stuff, but we really do enjoy good quality vino
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Buy a gas bottle and regulator in the hypermarkets or garage forecourt when you get there. £12 gets you a gas bottle 10kgs deposit and regulator.
If you dont have room just leave the bottle there, keep the regulator for next time
If you bring it home you obviously cant get it filled here but just keep it for next time, lend it to fellow campers going to france
As usual stuff is cheaper there than in the UK
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floggit that price is good I had a brief internet search, but could not find any prices or gas(campinggaz) in France looked at the Carrefour supermarket site.Have you got a link?
As you say it is available in their forecourts,but could seee nothing on the website.
The French don't do websites in quite the same way as we do in the UK.
It's widely sold in all French supermarkets, but I've not found it to be particularly cheap. I think Spain is the cheapest place in Europe for Campingaz refills, for some unknown reason.
I'd opt for a Butagaz / Primagaz cylinder and keep it for trips to France, as someone else suggested (as long as you have room to store it back in the UK).
best is morocco costs a pound to exchange a 907camping gas and abut 4.50 to exchange one of their 13kg bottles .only a tenner for deposit and gas on the bigger bottles...spain was 11euro in april when i was last there. cant say about france but just thought i would mention it. cheers alan.
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