Many campers have already come across the term “crash sensor” in connection with operating the gas system. If you want to draw gas from the connected gas cylinder while driving your leisure vehicle, you need this crash sensor from GOK, among other things. In this article we clarify the most important questions relating to safety device and explain how it works.
Do you want to operate a gas stove or gas hob with a gas cylinder in your house or rented flat? We’ll clear up some important questions in this article, such as: What regulations and technical rules are there? Which gas cylinders are permitted in your flat or home, and how must you store these? Which pressure reducer needs to be used, and what to look out for when installing it?
Do you want to use the gas system of your motor caravan or caravan while driving? Particularly when the temperatures drop, it’s very comfortable to crank up the gas heating on the journey so that you have a pre-heated living space when you arrive at your destination. Operation while driving is permitted, but only if certain technical requirements are met, the key words: Crash sensor and excess flow device!
The gas test specifically for motor caravan owners is causing a bit of a splash at the moment. The reason for this is the new guideline for the main inspection (known in Germany as the “HU”) of camping vehicles, passed by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI). Does this now mean that the gas systems in motor caravans are no longer part of the inspection? And what happens with caravans? We at GOK can clear things up in this article.
A known problem for campers: The gas cylinders are empty rather quickly and the replacement process is cumbersome and eats into your leisure time. Many people therefore have a permanently installed LPG tank retrofitted for the motor caravan. Unlike conventional single-cylinder or two-cylinder systems, these LPG tanks require other components in the gas system – especially if you wish to heat the vehicle while driving. Read more
Is your gas pressure regulation system coming to the end of the 10-year replacement period? And you’re already looking for a replacement. Here, you will find the Caramatic line from GOK, including crash sensor with pendulum solution. You’re wondering whether you can also replace products from other manufacturers – for example, the original series (up to year of manufacture 2018/2019) of the Mono or DuoControl CS from Truma for gas supply while driving. Read more
Wearing parts of the gas system in motor caravans or caravans must be replaced by the camper after ten years from the date of manufacture at the latest. These include, in particular, gas pressure regulators or changeover valves. In existing systems, you often find designations on the components such as DuoControl or DuoComfort. We’ll tell you which products from the Caramatic line from GOK can be used as a replacement. Read more
The gas test for your motor caravan or caravan is approaching. As a camper, you ask yourself what you can check in advance by yourself – without the expert giving you any nasty surprises in the test. There is a special focus here on the gas pressure regulator (pressure reducer) and the gas hose in the motor caravan and caravan – but not just before the gas test! Read more
All components between the gas cylinder and the gas equipment for a safe gas supply in motor caravans and caravans – this is what the Caramatic line offers all campers. However, this does not answer the initial question in detail, as there are some options. We’ll show you all of them here.
No matter whether you’re camping, in your caravan or motor caravan, barbecuing or operating the heating: A question that comes up again and again is, why ice forms at the withdrawal of a gas cylinder, or why the cylinder ices over completely. The answer is simple thermodynamics.
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