Missing my gas connector on my new (2nd hand) california

[jeannie]

So I sold my california naively thinking the one I was buying would have all essential bits for gas connection. I did not check the gas bottle area before purchasing and now find there is a vital bit missing. Should this have come with the camper please?
If so any idea where I may buy one. I’ve seen the same for sale but without the handle which is really handy to have
As an aside, the 4th bar for the bike rack is also missing but realise you can buy those and I stupidly left the brandrup mats for the drawer in the one I sold on …. As well as a full gas bottle. Did not think it through
Thanks

 

[Stu@rt]

So I sold my california naively thinking the one I was buying would have all essential bits for gas connection. I did not check the gas bottle area before purchasing and now find there is a vital bit missing. Should this have come with the camper please?
If so any idea where I may buy one. I’ve seen the same for sale but without the handle which is really handy to have
As an aside, the 4th bar for the bike rack is also missing but realise you can buy those and I stupidly left the brandrup mats for the drawer in the one I sold on …. As well as a full gas bottle. Did not think it through
Thanks

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I guess you are missing the gok valve. Available from the club shop, or elsewhere online.

 

[jeannie]

I guess you are missing the gok valve. Available from the club shop, or elsewhere online.

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Thank you. Do you know where I might get one with a handle on it like the one I had on the van I sold I’ve googled but have not yet found one

 

[WelshGas]

Thank you. Do you know where I might get one with a handle on it like the one I had on the van I sold I’ve googled but have not yet found one

Was it a Campingaz 907 bottle you had originally?

 

[WelshGas]

Thank you. Do you know where I might get one with a handle on it like the one I had on the van I sold I’ve googled but have not yet found one

The valve is a separate item. Found it here.

Campingaz Connecting Tap With Regulator Silver | Trekkinn

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[The Blue Merle]

The valve is a separate item. Found it here.

Campingaz Connecting Tap With Regulator Silver | Trekkinn

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I’ve bought stuff from them, pretty quick at delivery and do some great bargains

 

[yossarian]

There are some things to be aware of. The Gok valve has an overpressure relief function. Looks like this function is not mandatory in the UK.

The OEM supplied regulator should have a KLF fitting which might not be compatible with the above adapter with integral handle.

 

[jeannie]

The valve is a separate item. Found it here.

Campingaz Connecting Tap With Regulator Silver | Trekkinn

Buy Campingaz Connecting Tap With Regulator - Silver, Camping kitchens from Camping with the best offers. Find outdoor deals in Trekkinn | Fast delivery

www.tradeinn.com

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Brilliant. Thank you. Great site too ended up buying a few other bits

 

[jeannie]

There are some things to be aware of. The Gok valve has an overpressure relief function. Looks like this function is not mandatory in the UK.

The OEM supplied regulator should have a KLF fitting which might not be compatible with the above adapter with integral handle.

Ooo thanks for this. So you don’t have the one with the handle on yours?

 

[jeannie]

Was it a Campingaz 907 bottle you had originally?

Yes

 

[Stu@rt]

Ooo thanks for this. So you don’t have the one with the handle on yours?

The gok valve is what ships with the van in the UK.

 

[yossarian]

As mentioned VW supply a Gok butane safety valve and a Gok 30mB regulator (also has some motorhome specific safety function I don't remember the details) both with KLF fittings. If you search for Gok in the club shop they're the second and third items available.

Campinggaz supply a easy to lose handle with the cylinder. It has a secondary function of sealing the cylinder when in transit. I've attached a little sticky velcro on my cylinders and velcro the handle onto the cylinder when the cylinder is in use.

Nothing to stop you going your own way with attachments etc but it's often easier to stick with what the manufacturer has come up with.

I can't tell if you have the usual regulator. I've posted links to both items below.

Genuine Gok Gas Valve / Tap for VW California & Mercedes Marco Polo

Genuine Gok Gas Valve / Tap for VW California & Mercedes Marco Polo, direct replacement, rubber seals, gas replacements, genuine gok gas

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Genuine Gok Gas Regulator for VW California & Mercedes Marco Polo

Replacement gas regulator for T5 / T6 VW California and Mercedes Marco Polo

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Camping Gaz Refilable Bottle Handle - Surplus and Outdoors

Camping Gaz refilable bottle handle available from Surplus and Outdoors online or by calling 01562 863464

www.surplusandoutdoors.com

Typical OEM setup with handle velcroed to bottle.

 

[bobbybasic]

Hey @jeannie, are your seat covers still available please? I am unable to reply to your other thread for some reason. Thanks

 

[Stu@rt]

Hey @jeannie, are your seat covers still available please? I am unable to reply to your other thread for some reason. Thanks

Hi @bobbybasic you will need to be a paid up member to reply to Classified ads or PM members. I am guessing that is why you cant reply to the advert thread concerned

 

[jeannie]

Hey @jeannie, are your seat covers still available please? I am unable to reply to your other thread for some reason. Thanks

Yea they are