Gas bottle footprint

iconstab
iconstab Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited October 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

My new (second-hand) caravan has the straps to hold two gas bottles (6kg Calor propane) in place, and one "footrpint" i.e. plastic fitment on floor to position the bottle and hold it in place. The other one's missing; just the screwholes visible.... Does
anyone know (a) the correct term for these and / or (b) where I could get hold of one - I can't seem to find anything on, e.g. towsure.

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited October 2016 #2

    We only ever carry one as we are normally on EHU and find that a six propane will last over a year,with about 100+ nights away,

    i am sure a dealer will find one Wink

  • iconstab
    iconstab Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited October 2016 #3

    We have the two bottles as we intend to use campings ruraux without necessarily the luxury of EHU....

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited October 2016 #4

    We have the two bottles as we intend to use campings ruraux without necessarily the luxury of EHU....

    ..Where in Herts are you?

  • peegeenine
    peegeenine Forum Participant Posts: 548
    edited October 2016 #5

    If you can't get hold of a proper one, then I would just use a suitable piece of wood screwed to the floor using the existing holes. The footprint only stops the gas bottle from sliding, it's the straps that provide security.

  • iconstab
    iconstab Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited October 2016 #6

    JVB66 - as far west as you can get in Herts!

    peegeenine - thanks - I'll probably do that.

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited October 2016 #7

    Drill through a suitable length of half inch hose and base of locker and bolt in place using 20mm long1.5 mm bolts and washers with nut and locking nut. Make a circular footprint/well.

  • Boff
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    edited October 2016 #8

    Most people who do a lot of off grid particularly this time of year. Don't use 6kg too expensive. 

  • IanH
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    edited October 2016 #9

    Sounds like JVB has a spare you could have........Smile

  • Merve
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    edited October 2016 #10

    As the industry is stuck in the past somewhere, the plastic tray is meant to take a Calor or Flogas cylinder or similar. If you want your own cylinder like Safefill (which is slightly larger) with which you can save an awful lot of cash on gas then you would
    do well to follow easy T's suggestion so you can make it what size you need to. 

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited October 2016 #11

     .... 20mm long1.5 mm bolts and washers with nut and locking nut. ...

    How big? Surprised

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2016 #12

    3/4'' by 1/16'' ? Winking

  • iconstab
    iconstab Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited October 2016 #13

    Thanks, everyone - I think I have enough to mull over now!

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited October 2016 #14

    http://picclick.co.uk/Caravan-Motorhome-Camper-van-Gas-Bottle-Floor-Holder-232112076959.html

    £5.99

     

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2016 #15

    3/4'' by 1/16'' ? Winking

    Still don't think I've ever used a bolt that small Wink

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