BidstonBailey Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hello. We are now on our 4th Truma gas regulator in 10 years, they keep oiling up. Is there a more reliable brand that I can use instead? I've seen an unbranded one on eBay which claims not to oil up. Any thoughts welcomed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I wold recommend that a filter is fitted before the contaminants reach the regulator. Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BidstonBailey Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks I have seen those but wondered if there was a more cheapscape option ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanmedicswindon Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) There is. ....don't use gas ;-) Edited July 31, 2014 by Caravanmedicswindon Quote For any additional information or advice please have a look on my website. .....www. thecaravanmedic-swindon. co. uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 If you fitted a slightly longer pigtail so there is a loop lower than the gas bottle valve, wouldn't any oil tend to collect at the low point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) If mine goes again I will Not be giving Truma any more money instead I will fit a Cleese regulator from BES. Dave Edited July 31, 2014 by CommanderDave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 A Clesse regulator and a stainless hose will help, the gaslow 300 comes with just that and it has a 5 year guarantee http://www. gaslowdirect. com/epages/cyujrhdmmu67. sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/cyujrhdmmu67/Categories/Gaslow_Products/Gaslow_300_Regulator Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) I found this previous discussion http://www. caravantalk. co. uk/community/topic/92143-truma-bulkhead-regulator/ http://www. gaslowdirect. com/epages/cyujrhdmmu67. sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/cyujrhdmmu67/Categories/Gaslow_Products/Gaslow_300_Regulator Edited July 31, 2014 by gumdrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brecon Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 As has been said, fit a Clesse replacement regulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather37 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We had to get a new one fitted when my caravan was 1 year old. Was told to always burn the gas off when we left site and having done that since the new one was fitted have not had any bother since ( touch wood!!!) my caravan is 5yr old now. I don't know if the gas left in the pigtail is what causes the problem. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We had to get a new one fitted when my caravan was 1 year old. Was told to always burn the gas off when we left site and having done that since the new one was fitted have not had any bother since ( touch wood!!!) my caravan is 5yr old now. I don't know if the gas left in the pigtail is what causes the problem. Heather I have the pigtails with the handwheels that are quick to undo and require no spanners and I disconnect from the bottles and drop the ends down when not in use . The idea is if any oil in the pipe it will drain and then I reconnect when I use the caravan. Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Stainless Pigtails here and leave connected; no burn off i. e. do nowt and never had a problem. Quote Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I have the pigtails with the handwheels that are quick to undo and require no spanners and I disconnect from the bottles and drop the ends down when not in use . The idea is if any oil in the pipe it will drain and then I reconnect when I use the caravan. Dave I do the same, but I do burn off remaining gas first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan J Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I carry a Clesse regulator as a spare "just in case" as always expect the Truma to go when it is at the most inconvenient time & place Quote Alan JBailey Pageant S6 Bordeaux Tow Car BMW X5 3. 0D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyfolk Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've had two truma traumas within 6 months, I have fitted the truma filter when I replaced the last regulator and "touch wood" it has been fine since the filter was fitted, that was last march and it's been in constant use since then. Someone on here suggested leaving the gas "settle" for an hour or so when arriving on site which I've done as there's no harm in trying, can't say as I've seen any oil in the filter yet. I think there are some regulators on eBay and the like that claim not to oil up but in fact they are not the right sort of reg for a caravan so be careful what you purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWOMW Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 If you fitted a slightly longer pigtail so there is a loop lower than the gas bottle valve, wouldn't any oil tend to collect at the low point I believe there should be no loop, to allow any oil to run straight back into the gas bottle. Quote Land Rover is now back towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BidstonBailey Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Loads of helpful ideas. Thanks for all the responses. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I believe there should be no loop, to allow any oil to run straight back into the gas bottle. As long as there is gas pressure oil will not "run back into the bottle" it would collect in the bend then when unused and disconnected and left hanging down it could drain out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Hockey Goalie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 We are away for the first time in our new van now, and last night the smell of gas was so bad I had to disconnect the bottle and open all the windows and door at 11 o'clock at night. Nothing in the van is leaking, and when I opened the front locker the smell nearly knocked my head off. It's a Truma regulator. Went to 2 chandlers (the first had no gas hose) and they both said the Truma regulators are pants, and either clog up or leak badly! Solution, I've cut the pipe out of the bottom of the Truma reg, fitted some high pressure gas hose and an old style red regulator to the bottle. It did us for 15 years in the old van without a problem. .... Quote I would be honoured if you could spare a few pounds to sponsor me. I am playing in a charity ice hockey match in July in aid of Help For Heroes Please text STGO94 £2 to 70070 or visit justgiving. com/SteelerGoalie94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david 1220 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) If mine goes again I will Not be giving Truma any more money instead I will fit a Cleese regulator from BES. Dave Wondered what he did after leaving the Ministry of funny walks ! Edited August 4, 2014 by david 1220 Quote Skoda Scout 4x4 pulling a coachman Amara 520/4 at 93%---- when full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BidstonBailey Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 All replies read and understood. The Cleese solution is what I'm going to try. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 38 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 . Solution, I've cut the pipe out of the bottom of the Truma reg, fitted some high pressure gas hose and an old style red regulator to the bottle. It did us for 15 years in the old van without a problem. .... Sounds a good idea, but is it legal? Quote Regards, David Peugeot 308 GT Premium, 1.5 diesel 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Hockey Goalie Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Sounds a good idea, but is it legal?Why wouldn't it be? I don't mean I have used the old regulator from the old van, the guy that bought it got that with the bottle. I mean I went to a chandler, bought the hose and the regulator, the same type thousands of people use, and fitted it to my property. I don't see why there would be an issue? There must be tens of thousands of vans out there with these regulators, and they are all fitted the same way. Hose slipped over the copper pipe and fixed with a jubilee clip, regulator at other end with another jubilee clip, and screwed into bottle. I always used to carry 2 of each (red and blue) to make sure we could get any gas, and have a spare. My spare has been swapped not only on my van, but on other peoples from time to time who's regulator had packed in or they could only get the other gas. Never had anyone say owt? Is there a law we should be aware of you think? :-) Edited August 5, 2014 by Ice Hockey Goalie Quote I would be honoured if you could spare a few pounds to sponsor me. I am playing in a charity ice hockey match in July in aid of Help For Heroes Please text STGO94 £2 to 70070 or visit justgiving. com/SteelerGoalie94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 The problem is the jets should have been fitted so that they will work on 30mbar pressure (bulkhead regulator) and the air will have been adjusted accordingly. If you've fitted a bottle regulator it will now have 37 mbar pressure. Please ignore the above if it was a 30mbar regulator Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Hockey Goalie Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The problem is the jets should have been fitted so that they will work on 30mbar pressure (bulkhead regulator) and the air will have been adjusted accordingly. If you've fitted a bottle regulator it will now have 37 mbar pressure. Please ignore the above if it was a 30mbar regulator It's a good point, and I did think about that. Your right, at the moment it is a standard 37 mBar one, but I'm away, so options were limited. I have already priced a 30 mBar one when I can get it. Or I might talk to my dealer as the van is only 2 months old (to us) so they may replace the Truma, but do I really want another one? Everyone I talk to says they are pants and know to fail :-/ Quote I would be honoured if you could spare a few pounds to sponsor me. I am playing in a charity ice hockey match in July in aid of Help For Heroes Please text STGO94 £2 to 70070 or visit justgiving. com/SteelerGoalie94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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