I have a small butane gas stove that I would like to take with me when I travel. (Its a motorhome) No front boots etc..
I am a bit paranoid with gas, and was wondering if it would be safe to pack a couple of spare cannisters around the gas bottle in the outside bin. The only problem I could see would be the danger of friction while travelling. I would wrap them well and wedge them in. or would this be too dangerous.
Theres another small space in front of the toilet cassete.
or, am I being too silly and should I just store them in a coupboard inside?
I have my two inside some plastic PVC tubes wrapped in bubble wrap and electrical ties to an upright in an outside bin.
Not sure of the legality because some say you can only have two gas bottles on board and my two 9Kgs take up that. The other small one is in the cooker connected.
As they are only canisters Mel I thought there was no problem of packing them in the van. As you know Myrtle, I have a hanging rack just inside the back door. The bottom compartment holds my portable butane stove and anything up to 8 gas canisters. I leave them in the 4 pack cardboard they come in and stand them upright. I can't see any problem with doing it that way. My normal 4.5 kg gas bottle is in an outside compartment.
Thanks Yuglamron. I have had instances where the cannister has not connected properly with stove and gas has escaped. The PVC Tubes sound like a good idea.
Marj. Thanks. I know, I'm paronoid. I think you witnessed the fire I had at Greens.
I have lots of cans like fly spray, hair spray, glass cleaner etc., and whilst I keep them away from heat I have no problems having them inside.
Maybee...... the question I should be asking is, are they similar to an ordinary can like fly spray ?
How flammable and how poisonous is the gas if it should escape?
Yes I do remember that Mel, I often think about it when lighting my stove. lol I can't see how they could be a problem in their original form, not connected to the stove, as each has a lid and there's nothing inside the lid to go off, so to speak. And if you leave one in the compartment on the stove it doesn't connect as the top bit is upside down making it impossible to connect to the stove.
I carry mine in the gas locker of the motor home, just ensure they do not rattle about and they will be ok. Treat them like any other pressurised can of spray and the like. If travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania would be better to purchase when you get off as they are readily available. Not advisable to have them inserted and actice in the stove when travelling.
