Whether you’re planning your next motorhome holiday or wondering what gas is best to use for caravanning, we’ve got all the information you need so that you’re ready to head on your adventure once lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Our bottled gases are an essential for any motorhome holiday, for both cooking and heating. We’re proud to supply a wide range of Calor gas and in our range, you’ll find everything from BBQ gas, butane, propane, primus gas and Camping Gaz.

In this blog, we’ll take a look at what type of gas you’ll need, the difference between propane and butane and how to make your holiday on the road an extra special experience.

Campingaz Gas Cylinders 

Campingaz Cylinders are an excellent choice for motorhome, caravan and camping trips. Not only can you look forward to tasty hot food and drinks, but Campingaz has a range of products on offer from lanterns to stoves — everything you need to make your outdoor holiday comfortable and fun!

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Our Campingaz 907 bottle is ideal for long motorhome trips where you need to cook or use lighting for days at a time, or alternatively, the Campingaz 904 is a smaller canister that is great for weekend adventures, especially when you’re travelling light.

Butane Gas Bottles

Butane gas is a popular and essential choice for camping and caravanning. It can be used for portable heating and for lighting barbecues quickly and efficiently.

Our large butane gas bottles are perfect for prolonged use in motorhomes or when caravanning, or if you require gas for portable use when camping, we’d suggest a smaller size.

How long will a butane gas bottle last? If you use a 15Kg Butane cylinder with your heater on minimum setting, it will provide approximately 136 hours of heat. On the medium setting, it will give around 75 hours of continuous heat and when set at maximum, it should give 49 hours of heat.
If you’re interested to find out more about the best refillable gas bottles for motorhomes then then check out our blog, here.

Propane Gas Cylinders 

We have a large selection of propane gas bottles which are available in a variety of sizes from a small 3.9kg to a whopping 47kg! 

Our propane gas is ideal for heating, external cooking and barbecuing. So, if you’re planning a caravan touring holiday, make sure that you have a propane gas cylinder for all of your camping needs – it certainly beats the charcoal barbecue or camp fire for effectiveness and efficiency!

What’s the Difference Between Propane and Butane Gas Bottles?

Propane and butane gas have many similarities, though there are some distinct differences. The most significant difference between these two gases is the point of boiling, as propane has a boiling temperature of -42°C, whilst butane has a much higher boiling point, at -2°C.

Whilst this may not mean much to the average person, it’s extremely important when it comes to choosing which type of gas to take on your motorhome holiday. Propane is ideal for use in colder climates due to its lower boiling temperature and exerts significantly more pressure than butane at the same temperature, meaning it’s ideal for exterior storage and use all year round.

Helium Gas Canisters

Our helium canisters for balloons are a thoughtful post-lockdown birthday surprise. Just imagine, on the morning of your loved one’s birthday or special anniversary, you can prepare your own balloons in minutes.

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We make it easy and hassle free for you to put up your balloons – we sell balloon kits, including inflatable balloons and the helium canister. So, whether you’re looking for fun birthday camping ideas or searching for that special surprise for your other half, our helium balloon kits are just perfect.

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If you’d like to find out more information about our range of gas bottles and products then please get in touch. We’re always happy to provide product advice and recommendations for the best uses.

Simply send us a message using our quick and easy online enquiry form or by calling us today on 01843 220 596, and we’d be more than happy to assist.