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Hello campers....
I use a 4.5kg Calor gas bottle for camping. Usually just use it to connect to a bbq/cooker. We are now after a new electric/gas cool box and wondered if you can split the gas hose from the bottle and run both the cooker and fridge simultaneously.
I noticed you can get Y shaped splitters and quick release connectors to connect it to the appliances like the ones below. But how will it affect the performance of the cooker and fridge? Can I use my existing regulator?
Also, can you get a shut off cap, to close off one of the outputs if it's not connected to anything, without having to carry around a separate hose and regulator.
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Edit - in a tent rather than a van, so the more lightweight the solution the better.
I'd have a look at Caravan spares shops - my 'van had separate cut off valves for certain appliances. If you mount them on a board and strap that to the bottle with a luggage strap it should all be secure.
We camped next to a family in France that were running both but not sure of their exact setup.
Would it not be worth carrying 2 canisters (one small/one large)?
We've had a few times abroad on long holidays where the gas cuts out mid cooking and I have a frantic drive to the supermarket to get it changed. With a backup running on the fridge, you'll have a spare in reserve.
It's just a question of space really, but a spare bottle isn't a bad idea. Especially when you carry a Calor bottle in France, as they seem non-existent over on the continent.
We usually camp for about a week on the way to or the way back from somewhere, so we don't use a massive amount for cooking.
Mostly we have a electrical hook up and we'd run the fridge off that, so it's only really for emergencies. I may just get a couple of the quick release valves and swap them over if I need to cook, and keep the fridge closed.