9kg Gas Bottle Holder – Caravan Gas Regulator, Caravan Gas Fittings
Specifically, claims that you can only use caravan gas bottles with certain Coating Classification Codes on a caravan and that the use of the wrong caravan gas bottle could void your insurance.
9kg Gas Bottle Holder – Caravan Gas Bottle Holder – Caravan Gas Bottle Storage Box
Caravan gas bottles must be securely held in place.
A caravan gas bottle holder (9kg gas bottle holder) and/or a caravan gas bottle storage box are used for this purpose.
In summary:
- There are no caravan gas bottle specific standards, including types of coatings, that apply to the gas bottles themselves.
- There are very specific requirements on how and where you store the gas bottles in and on a caravan.
- A 9kg gas bottle holder (caravan gas bottle holder) or caravan gas bottle storage box is required for caravan gas bottle retention.
- The total number of caravan gas bottles that you can legally carry is subject to control and can vary based on different state regulations.
- A 9kg gas bottle holder (caravan gas bottle holder) must withstand a 4g load.
Learn more about the specifics and background of caravan gas bottle requirements…
The Australian Standard Explained
The Caravan Gas Bottle Coating Classification Codes
Classification Code 1:
Classification Code 2:
Classification Code 3:
Classification Code 4:
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Caravan Gas Bottle Holder – 9kg Gas Bottle Holder Requirements
There are specific requirements for a 9kg gas bottle holder (caravan gas bottle holder) under the Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Section 3.3.
These all apply if the caravan gas bottle is connected while the vehicle is moving:
• The caravan gas bottle needs to be mounted on the tow bar or the caravan wall that faces the towing vehicle.
• The caravan gas bottle must be installed upright – with the valve at the top.
• The caravan 9kg gas bottle holder (caravan gas bottle holder) or carrier must be rigidly secured and able to withstand a steadily applied load equal to 4x the weight of a full caravan gas bottle.
• The caravan gas bottle mounting method must be capable of withstanding this applied load from any direction.
Caravan Gas Bottle Storage Box or Locker
There are specific requirements for caravan gas bottle storage box, compartments or lockers under the Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 Section 3.4.
In summary:
- Must only contain the secured caravan gas bottles and associated caravan gas fittings
- No access from inside caravan and must be sealed to prevent gas vapour from entering the caravan
- Caravan gas bottle storage box must have an unobstructed drain properly positioned to prevent gas from entering the caravan, being exposed to a source of ignition and as per the Standard
- Caravan gas bottle storage box must be water and corrosion resistant
- Not contain any electrical equipment, batteries or other source of ignition
- Caravan gas bottle storage box must have the specified warning sign
Note that this is only a summary. Please be sure to see the Standard for the full caravan gas bottle storage box requirements
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Steve Reynolds is a leading expert in the LPG industry with over 22 years of experience. As part of the national management team at ELGAS, Steve ensures the safe and efficient storage, handling, and transportation of LPG. He serves as the lead investigator for incidents and collaborates with authorities on industry developments.
Steve is a technical advisor to Standards Australia and Gas Energy Australia (GEA), and an active member of the World LPG Association (WLPGA), contributing to global standards and technical reviews. He holds a BSc. (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry from UNSW and has held senior safety and technical roles at ELGAS, making him a trusted authority in LPG safety and standards.