Constance Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Hello from a Newbie to this site. I tried to fill up my LPG tanks, (Gaslo) used for fridge/cooking/heating in my PVC only to be told that the one fuel station in the area (Exeter, Devon) that still sells it, can't get supplies and probably won't be able to until next year. Is this a problem throughout the UK atm? I go off grid at 2/3 day events I attend so need it especially for the 3 way fridge/freezer. I think I have about 3/4 of the second tank, the first having run out last week. I'm away in my van for quite a bit of the summer and only on hookup for about half of the time. Suggestions would be welcome (other than staying at home!). Should I consider having extra high capacity leisure batteries fitted? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globebuster1 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 If you live in the Exeter area, Marquis [Ex Martins] have installed an LPG filling station. Give them a call to check it's up and running. I'm sure there must be a way [on-line] to check where LPG is available nation-wide - very probably an app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 36 minutes ago, Globebuster1 said: If you live in the Exeter area, Marquis [Ex Martins] have installed an LPG filling station. Give them a call to check it's up and running. I'm sure there must be a way [on-line] to check where LPG is available nation-wide - very probably an app? We use Autogas app and Fil LPG app both useful in their own way. Certainly in our area there are no longer any garage suppliers, nearest being close to 30 miles away, used to be 2mls. We have one local supplier, within 5mls, that can only be accessed at certain times and after phone contact, however I understand that will be closing to the public shortly. It does seem harder to obtain LPG than it was, despite some not appearing to have difficulty, but it does seem to depend on the situation within your area, so as we do, you need to keep topped up when you see it. However I do believe it doesn't bode well for the future. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaleg Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I Have always found it more difficult to find gas in the south, south west, not to bad around me in Birmingham and a lot more up north. Motorway service stations seem to stock it, to be honest, I don't seem to use to much gas but that may change with the cost of electricity these days. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constance Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 Thank you for your responses. I will check out Martins. I have looked at various LPG location maps but they weren't very helpful. Usually I only need to fill up once a year, but that was only going off grid occasionally. I gather people who heat their homes using LPG are going without as well, so clearly there is a supply problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 This seems to work OK and I believe is kept up to date https://www.autogas.app/ I've just looked at my area that - in 2020 - had 6 Autogas-selling outlets within 10 miles of where I live in Herefordshire. None of these have Autogas available at present (and I'm aware some of them are permanently closed) and the nearest outlet seems to be 15 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 at least 10 stations around exeter https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/united-kingdom/#map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Hi i use this website https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/united-kingdom/#map That shows plenty of sites in Exeter area. never had a problem refilling in Uk and it’s even easier in Europe where I filled up three times earlier this year. Also I used o site near Taunton last autumn on the way home from Woolacombe, site found from website above. good luck peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandJP Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I'll check a local gas depot tomorrow and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 10 hours ago, silverback said: at least 10 stations around exeter https://www.mylpg.eu/stations/united-kingdom/#map Although a glance at the website you've provided a link to shows quite a few LPG-selling outlets scattered around Exeter, the city itself has just three. One of these is Marquis (mentioned by Basil above) and appears to be alive and kicking. Of the remaining two, one is marked "Temporarily out of order" and the other is a Calor Gas centre for account holders only. I've not looked any wider around Exeter, but - if what's happened recently in my area is widespread in the UK - a lot of Autogas-selling outlets have closed down or can no longer supply at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GandJP Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I checked with Catley's Gas Centre of Devizes, Wiltshire and they told me they have no issues supplying gas but also know that there are gas pumps being taken out. I do find this all a bit worrying because the last thing I want to do is go back to using pre filled bottles at very inflated prices but more of an issue is if this spreads to the continent where filling up is just so easy. A 90 day stay would become nigh on impossible if that was the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hja Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Best to get it during your travels just as you do diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1664232361 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Both the garage at the top of Haldon Hill (Winning Post) and the garage at the top of Telegraph Hill currently have LPG at 99.9p/ltr. I use them all the time and rarely run out both at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globebuster1 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I really must look in to the refillable option - Just paid £93.00 for two Calor 13k Propane exchange bottles - that's up over a tenner a bottle since last spring. Mind you at £46.50 a pop, it was cheaper than the £52.50 RRP on the Calor website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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