There is exciting news in the world of camping, especially for those who use gas tanks in their vehicles. Andreas Irmer, trained mechanical engineer, gas expert and owner of autarker.de, presented interesting developments on the subject of gas tank cylinders at the Caravansalon.
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Expert interview on the subject of gas tank cylinders
You can listen to the interview from Caravan Salon 2024 here:
Background and changes
Until now, the use of gas tank cylinders in motorhomes has been characterized by legal ambiguities. However, various bodies and committees have been actively working on harmonizing the regulations in recent months.
A concise summary of the DVFG e.V. (German Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association) can be found here: Refuelable pressure vessels: Handling so-called “gas tank cylinders”.
Andres Irmer explains that a final decision can be expected by the end of the year. One of the key innovations will be that gas tank cylinders must be easy to remove in future without the use of tools. This is to be ensured by star screws and a quick-release coupling in the refueling hose.
A significant reason for these changes is the Gas Association’s requirement for firefighters to be able to remove cylinders quickly in an emergency. Although this is seen as a precautionary measure, it is a step towards increased safety for campers.
Outlook and recommendations
The harmonization of the rules will create a clear and uniform line that should provide orientation for both customers and retailers in the future. The new rule could come into force as early as the end of this year or the beginning of next year. Campers can then be sure that no unexpected problems will arise during the gas test.
Andreas Irmer advises campers to find out about these upcoming changes and to keep an eye on the conversion process. In particular, external refueling will be mandatory in the future, which means that certain adjustments to existing systems may be necessary.
More information
You can find a detailed article on the topic of gas tank bottles here: Gas tank bottles – Important information at a glance | autarker.de. Andreas Irmer also provides information on current developments in the following video:
Autarker.de is an owner-managed specialist company including a specialist motorhome workshop and camping store on site and online. Since 2015, the company has been supporting customers from Germany and neighboring countries in the individual conversion of motorhomes, caravans, camper vans and expedition vehicles. Autarker.de offers the installation of high-quality and durable products in the areas of power supply, gas, internet, TV and security.
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