With 663 votes cast the results are in, with two-thirds of voters telling us they used gas cylinders and almost a third saying they had a piped connection.<\/p>\n
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The poll also sparked a lively discussion, with 17 comments shedding light on the pros and cons of each static caravan gas supply.<\/p>\n
Your static caravan gas supply comments<\/h3>\n
The case for gas cylinders<\/strong><\/p>\n For many static caravan owners, gas cylinders are the standard. Adrian Benge noted that gas cylinders are still widely used at his holiday park, Naish.<\/p>\n Sue Ewings mentioned the simplicity of having two bottles ready for easy switching, while Trevor Southan highlighted their ease of maintenance.<\/p>\n However, some users flagged downsides. Peter Howard and Bryan Knox pointed out the increasing cost of cylinders and Bryan also mentioned that cylinder-fed hob burners are less efficient for simmering compared to piped gas.<\/p>\n Why choose piped gas?<\/strong><\/p>\n For others, piped gas is a game-changer. Alan Bignall and Mick Wragg emphasised the convenience of not worrying about running out of gas or switching bottles. Mick also appreciated the ability to monitor usage through a meter.<\/p>\n Bryan Knox commented that piped gas offers better efficiency and control, particularly for cooking. Similarly, Mike Benham, who transitioned from cylinders to piped gas, described piped gas as cheaper, more convenient, and reliable.<\/p>\n Some owners shared details about alternative setups. Jeremy Collins described how his holiday park uses a central gas container filled by lorry delivery, which feeds around 30 units. He said this system was both convenient and good value.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Neil Bailey pointed out that piped gas from a central storage tank as generally available only on newer or redeveloped sites.<\/p>\n Hazel raised an important question about the cost of piped gas per unit, reflecting a common concern among those considering a switch from cylinders to piped gas.<\/p>\n The choice between gas cylinders and piped gas often comes down to personal preference and the site infrastructure. For holiday-only parks, gas cylinders might suffice. However, for those living in static caravans for most of the year, or in newer developments, piped gas seems to be the preferred choice.<\/p>\n Do you agree with the majority? Let us know what you make of the results by commenting below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last month we asked\u00a0static caravanners: Do you have gas cylinders or a piped gas connection at your static caravan?… see the results here. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":15129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,137],"tags":[1868,1867,1446,1870,243,1866,1869],"class_list":["post-15152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leisuredays-insurance-news","category-polls","tag-caravan-gas","tag-caravan-gas-poll","tag-caravan-poll","tag-piped-gas-for-a-caravan","tag-poll","tag-static-caravan-gas","tag-static-caravan-gas-cylinder"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Static](\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2058-1024x768.jpg\")
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<\/p>\nThe static caravan gas supply verdict<\/strong><\/h3>\n