Mines inside the chassis too and right next to the metal plate protecting the water tank and I sliced my thumb on the plate .
Hard to like that post @mfexpanda
Mines inside the chassis too and right next to the metal plate protecting the water tank and I sliced my thumb on the plate .
yes, I am thinking of getting a Gas Fitter to move mine, to a more easier accessible spot, and maybe put another in at the back of the Van..........
Mines inside the chassis too and right next to the metal plate protecting the water tank and I sliced my thumb on the plate .
Hard to like that post @mfexpanda
@Ligedy do you make the hoses up? Ideally I would love a 3 m bayonet hose with a pol female on the end. Then I could leave the std hose in the weber for use with a gas bottle but also run of the van. Is this possible?
Sounds viable to me. Ive head similar information about placement. Ive not yet heard of a fitting being moved under warranty to comply.I just dropped our 17.56.1 off for its first service and asked for an additional bayonet to be installed at the rear. I was told this was "illegal" and would not comply. This drew attention to the fact that the existing bayonet is under the area covered by the awning (and the annexe) which apparently is also "illegal". So now have they are moving the front bayonet further forward to the frame just in front of the drop down leg. This position is to provide ease of access while protecting the fitting from road grime etc. This is being treated as a warranty issue.
Is this consistent with other's experience? If there is an issue with the factory placement should there be a recall? Or is this part of the recent changes to gas standards? It seems like others on here have had a second bayonet installed I can't see any advantage for the dealer to turn down work?...
I just dropped our 17.56.1 off for its first service and asked for an additional bayonet to be installed at the rear. I was told this was "illegal" and would not comply. This drew attention to the fact that the existing bayonet is under the area covered by the awning (and the annexe) which apparently is also "illegal". So now have they are moving the front bayonet further forward to the frame just in front of the drop down leg. This position is to provide ease of access while protecting the fitting from road grime etc. This is being treated as a warranty issue.
Is this consistent with other's experience? If there is an issue with the factory placement should there be a recall? Or is this part of the recent changes to gas standards? It seems like others on here have had a second bayonet installed I can't see any advantage for the dealer to turn down work?...
I am waiting for a response from the Gas Inspectorate in QLD. Note that other states (commonly WA and VIC) have additional requirements so it's best to ask your local gas inspectorate.
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I will update when the QLD gas inspectors sends me a response.
I am waiting for a response from the Gas Inspectorate in QLD. Note that other states (commonly WA and VIC) have additional requirements so it's best to ask your local gas inspectorate.
However in the first instance I don't see how it is "illegal" and there is no mention of this - in regards to installation requirements, maximum number of outlets, etc of quick-couplings (bayonets) - in 'AS5602:2013 Gas installations Part 2: LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes'.
I can see how manufacturers could view this as a safer option (to protect certain breeds of human from themselves) - whether it's part of a industry initiative or code of practice - I'm not sure. As you mentioned - if it were illegal they shouldn't have issued a gas certificate when it left the factory, or should now be a recall for all vans manufactured the same since the time of the rule change.
The flue however, for fridges and how water systems, have had rules in place since 1992 regarding the placement of the flue - i.e. not to be placed where an annex or awning roof is installed, unless the roofed area is open on two sides. The Standard requires the flue terminal to be located in an outdoor position that allows the products of combustion to readily disperse and not cause a nuisance. Annex makers need to comply with it as well - as we've heard some won't make annexes the way you want if the flue is on the annex side...
HWS and fridges are different to BBQ's - BBQs, stoves and portable heaters are considered to be attended appliances - that is they are operated manually and are only turned on when being used. Attended appliances must have adequate ventilation for correct operation. i.e. two sides of a full annex open or under a awning is sufficient, as is an annex with the required amount of window or unrestricted openings.
I will update when the QLD gas inspectors sends me a response.
Not sure if anyone else has found an issue with using their Bayonet. I have a factory fitted bayonet on the rear of my 2013 17.56-2 OB, and connect my Weber Q 220 to it. I notice that is struggles to get up to temperature and the slightest breeze drops the temp significantly. (ie to under 150deg.)When I connect the Weber directly to the bottle, I have no problems at all. Im guessing there is significant pressure drop between the bottle and the Bayonet fitting on the rear.