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[jonny2112]

Spoke to a local firm the other day just to enquire about costs for conversion, and was quoted £1300 all in. Thought that was pretty good considering 
It did include a 100l tank although I advised it would probably not fit. His argument waas to go for the biggest available to allow maximum range. I didn't let on that I knew anything about it as I don't really   
But I have read bits and bobs on here, and use other's experiences, particularly the fact that a 90l tank was considered too large bearing in mind the amp shelf in the Elite 
I didn't think to ask if a smaller tank (80l?) would make any difference to the price 

More importantly though, the price did include a 3 year warranty, which would be a bonus 

All hypothetical at the minute, but thought it was worth a quick phone call to weigh things up 

[albitz]

Are there plenty of places to fill up round your neck of the woods John ? Istr there may be one up on the Belfast Carriageway ? 
You could save £400 - 500 going the DIY route.
Ask some questions.A rule of thumb for quality installation is if they say they will drill the manifold in situ - run and dont stop.Similar if they  intend using straws imo.

[doz]

Find out what system is being fitted for that money.

[jonny2112]

Are there plenty of places to fill up round your neck of the woods John ? Istr there may be one up on the Belfast Carriageway ? 
You could save £400 - 500 going the DIY route.

Absolutely 
It was just to give me an idea really, as one problem I face is the fact the pond lies in the way of expert 'hands on' OOF assistance if I get stuck 

There is an outlet in Balloo industrial estate here, and a number of retailers in Belfast that I am aware of, though I confess I haven't investigated too much at this point.

One other question I didn't ask was which system was included? I've only heard of Stag and Prins, based on the forum 
Must check the website to see if it mentions anything ......

[jonny2112]

Find out what system is being fitted for that money.

Was just thinking that pal 

[jonny2112]

This is the company I spoke to.

http://www.automotivegas.com/

[doz]

For a Stag kit I was getting quoted 1500-1700 quid just to give you an idea. To buy the kit as I have has cost me 720 but I'm sure I brought some extra bits after that. Then I've got to get it certificated that's another 120. I think come the end of the day it will cost me grand all up.

[sassanach]

100 litre tank fits fine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9038936@N07/1948188579/

[Lazydocker]

100 litre tank fits fine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9038936@N07/1948188579/

Yep... Just a bit of a faff WRT the Bose shelf whilst fitting

[Lazydocker]

To the OP, that's a keen price TBH. I'd be surprised if the manifold comes off at that price but I could be wrong

You need to check what kit they're fitting

[cem_devecioglu]

Are there plenty of places to fill up round your neck of the woods John ? Istr there may be one up on the Belfast Carriageway ? 
You could save £400 - 500 going the DIY route.
Ask some questions.A rule of thumb for quality installation is if they say they will drill the manifold in situ - run and dont stop.Similar if they  intend using straws imo.

visit them and look their installations and customers faces around..  if you see anything wrong , no need to stay anymore..

[jonny2112]

Some fair points raised there, so thank you.
I'll need to check the kit, and the manifold issue, if I decide to consider it. I'll also have to find out if someone here would be willing to certify a DIY install. That may be a problem, but no harm in asking.

I would have been keener to go down the DIY route tbh, but we'll see .......

I know Telio may have some front end kits coming available, so I'll need to price up the rear end so to speak. As doz has said, he's paid around £840 ish so far, plus the time and graft taken.
Definitely food for thought.

[TheBoy]

I would go for the largest tank possible, purely based on my own experience of how much seems to get "lost" when filling, which I don't fully understand...

...if I fill mine before its getting quite low, my MPG for that previous tank drops dramatically (the more that was in the tank before filling, the worse it is).

[jonny2112]

I noticed those comments on another thread, about filling before empty. Rather strange!
In relation to the tank, I had talked myself into an 80l one based on some comments about faffing around with the Bose shelf, which I didn't fancy.
I do appreciate though, particularly in light of your own thoughts above, that the bigger may be the better in this respect. There's a link posted earlier on this thread about it. Must have a look!

[sassanach]

on all the vehicles i have converted,i have always fitted the largest tank that would physically fit.(why would you do anything else?)