Gas regulator Freedom Jetstream

Oddrods
Oddrods Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited January 2017 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

Hi,

I recently bought my first caravan a 2003 Freedom Jetstream 1st Class.  It's a great little van and my wife and I really love it!

It's currently fitted with a Blue Butane 4.5 kg gas bottle connected to the van via a 28 mbar gas regulator.  I would like to run the vans appliances (cooker, fridge and heating) from one or maybe two 3.9 kg Red butane bottles however all the low pressure regulators (compatible with the red bottles) I've see online seem to be 37 mbar.  Will it be OK to run my appliances at this higher pressure or do I need a special kind of regulator?

I'm very new to the world of caravans so sorry if this is a silly question.

Thanks for any advice you can provide.

John

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  • DaveCyn
    DaveCyn Club Member Posts: 339 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2017 #2

    Only silly question is the one you don't ask🙂

     

    37mbar is standard for propane.

  • Oddrods
    Oddrods Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2017 #3

    Thanks Dave.

    I take it the increased gas pressure will be fine for my appliances then?

  • DaveCyn
    DaveCyn Club Member Posts: 339 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2017 #4

    Shouldn't be a problem.

     

    Where did you get the van? If from a dealer it should have had a gas check before you picked it up.

    If you bought private it might be worth getting the system checked out for peace of mind.

  • Oddrods
    Oddrods Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2017 #5

    Private sale.  Gas check sounds like a good idea. Thanks Dave.

  • Frank Gill
    Frank Gill Club Member Posts: 153 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2017 #6

    We had the same model ( slightly older) as our first van, We loved it and wished we had kept it. Came fully loaded, cassette toilet, shower, hot water full oven, a real tardis. Hope you enjoy.

  • Biljul
    Biljul Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited January 2017 #7

    Red bottles are Propane and require a 37mbar regulator they will power your appliances OK and are better when temperatures are low.

  • young thomas
    young thomas Forum Participant Posts: 11,356
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    edited January 2017 #8

    arent most modern regulators (eg Truma fitted to many new vans) 30mb and can cope with Butane or Propane supply?

    if so, why not fit one of these and then you can run either?

  • Oddrods
    Oddrods Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2017 #9

    Frank: Your right it's a fantastic van, we we amazed at how much stuff those clever Poles had crammed into such a small unit!  I love the fact that it's a one piece fiberglass shell so damp should never trouble us.

    Biljul: Yes thats why I wanted to change over to the red propane bottles, that way we can still use our van in the winter.

    BeleroBoy: That sounds like an excellent idea!

  • obbernockle
    obbernockle Forum Participant Posts: 616
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    edited January 2017 #10

    I would advise you to avoid the bulkhead regulator as these are less reliable than the bottle regulators. Simply change your existing butane regulator for a propane regulator. Replace the flexible hose with a nice new bit at the same time. Get your gas system pressure tested by an AWS service person after and you will be good to go.

  • Oddrods
    Oddrods Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2017 #11

    Thank's obbernockle, a friend I was chatting to gave me similar advice.  I'm going to do just as you advise.

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