Gas and camping

Enjoy the outdoors with these simple rules for the safe use of gas appliances.

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Gas safety in your caravan, campervan, or RV

• Only use heaters and cookers designed for use indoors;
• Ensure good ventilation by opening doors, windows etc;
• Follow the health and safety instructions provided with your gas appliance;
• Turn off your appliance if you begin to suffer a headache or feel sick while using it and have the appliance checked by a licensed gasfitter;
• Use only gas heaters that have a proper flue installed;
• Make sure heater flues and ventilation openings are not obstructed;
• Never use a gas oven or cooker as a heater; and
• Check all connections to BBQs etc.before turning on the gas cylinder.

Gas safety when camping

• Never use a gas appliance in a tent or canvas-type annex; and
• Keep gas appliances well away from the outside of a tent or annex.

Gas safety tips for outdoors

• Check all washers and o-rings on appliances and cylinders regularly;
• Never interfere with or remove the valve on any LPG cylinder;
• Do not turn the gas on until you are ready to light the appliance;
• Close the cylinder valve when appliances are not in use;
• Never use a flame to locate a leak;
• Always replace the dust cap on cylinders when not in use;
• Regulate the burner to your needs – flames should not go beyond the edge of the cooking utensil; and
• Dispose of disposable canisters safely at a waste centre – do not incinerate them. Contact your local council for disposal details.