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Never before considered it, but it sounds logical that it might be taboo.

I wonder what kind of light it is that they have put in there.

If it's piped light from a light source else where that could be safe

Tony

From the supply regs,

"No electrical equipment may be installed in a compartment intended for the storage of gas cylinders.

Saxo1

Hi,

We have a 2009 bailey senator california with a gas locker light fitted as standard, this is switched on from inside the van, but the location of the light is pretty useless as it is mounted at the bottom of the locker just behind the bottom door frame lip so if you put anything in the locker it blocks the light.

Dunc.

I wouldn't worry about having a light in there, To be honest, it's a good idea for me as I always have to search around for a torch.  The light would only be 12 volt any way & considering engineers work with Oxy Acetelyne wth the gas bottles right next to the gas bottles woth no concerns. 

BB

I had a leaky gas valve in the front locker and only realised it when I opened the door and smelt the gas so it can't all fall out the bottom!

12v or 240v they can both create a spark.

Oxy Acetelyne bottles have a number of safety features to prevent flashback and require the operator to be trained to use it,even then there are several incidents each year of flashback and explosions.

Saxo1

Quote: Originally posted by Ronni54 on 31/12/2011

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My Swift Challenger has a light mounted on the A Frame cowling and directed towards the front locker.

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I fitted some LED strip in my last M/Home locker,switch inside the van.

Quote: Originally posted by madasaman on 31/12/2011

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Not sure, didn't some early vans have the battery in there as well?

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