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[feeutfo]

And a curry of course.   

[TheBoy]

I know what you mean re those circular guards Ken. It would be better if the number plate hinged further down, as TB said on previous occasions, those guards would be easier to juggle then, hence my comment re tow bar holding the number plate up. I have had one of those fillers on there with bit of fiddle. But it's only the number plate flap angle that hinders. Could probably get another 30 degrees of opening out of that bracket no problem with no tow bar. Most the fillers round here are just a trigger with no guard, so easy enough. But it's something to consider as you say.

Both types of fillers around these parts have the guard.

I can see that the more common type this way (De Visser type - http://www.lpg-vehicles.co.uk/lpg_suppliers/filling-instructions.htm) being particularly troublesome with the top edge of bumper and a number plate being in the way - not a problem with my MV6, though I tend attach filler with lever pointing down.

Very little Gas-Guard fillers (better, easier imho) around these parts, in fact I can only think of 2 within a 30m radius...

[Kevin Wood]

You could always fit the filler itself less deeply recessed into the bumper. You might have to sacrifice the cap on the filler although it'll be protected by the number plate anyway so I can't see a big issue with that.

Kevin

[Gaffers]

I need to fit mine in the rear quarter panel, although I like the idea of the James bond filler 

Regular towing of boats restricting access to the towbar and the rear area of the car would make filling lpg a pain.

[Kevin Wood]

I've filled up while towing with my towbar filler. It really wasn't a problem, TBH. Depends what you tow, of course.

IIRC Sassanach has the proper punch for cutting filler holes in bodywork. If you're feeling brave it might be worth having a word with him.

Kevin

[Gaffers]

It's tricky getting access with the big boat hitched.  I'll speak to sassantch 

[Lazydocker]

If not, I'm sure Teilo would lend me one

[Ken T]

I know what you mean re those circular guards Ken. It would be better if the number plate hinged further down, as TB said on previous occasions, those guards would be easier to juggle then, hence my comment re tow bar holding the number plate up. I have had one of those fillers on there with bit of fiddle. But it's only the number plate flap angle that hinders. Could probably get another 30 degrees of opening out of that bracket no problem with no tow bar. Most the fillers round here are just a trigger with no guard, so easy enough. But it's something to consider as you say.

Both types of fillers around these parts have the guard.

I can see that the more common type this way (De Visser type - http://www.lpg-vehicles.co.uk/lpg_suppliers/filling-instructions.htm) being particularly troublesome with the top edge of bumper and a number plate being in the way - not a problem with my MV6, though I tend attach filler with lever pointing down.

Very little Gas-Guard fillers (better, easier imho) around these parts, in fact I can only think of 2 within a 30m radius...

Yes, that De Visser type is what is at my (cheap  ) local. Have to think about this one 

Ken

[tunnie]

i'm still not convinced on a number plate filler, there are a number of times when I would have not been able to pull far enough forward for pump to reach.

Most times at Asda, i have to stop mm's away from car in front to pump to reach

[TheBoy]

i'm still not convinced on a number plate filler, there are a number of times when I would have not been able to pull far enough forward for pump to reach.

Most times at Asda, i have to stop mm's away from car in front to pump to reach

At the place in Towcester, due to the layout of the cheap petrol pumps (only the front ones, the rear set near the LPG are premium only), it queues. As they now have longer hoses, it does reach if somebody is queuing, but before, I'd swing it in backwards


And having a central filler, I can use both sides

[tunnie]

i'm still not convinced on a number plate filler, there are a number of times when I would have not been able to pull far enough forward for pump to reach.

Most times at Asda, i have to stop mm's away from car in front to pump to reach

At the place in Towcester, due to the layout of the cheap petrol pumps (only the front ones, the rear set near the LPG are premium only), it queues. As they now have longer hoses, it does reach if somebody is queuing, but before, I'd swing it in backwards


And having a central filler, I can use both sides

I did that in my commuting days, but if a faf. You then get some dozy cow  stop in front of you, meaning you can't pull forward.

Then do a 3-point turn to face the right away again!

Also get beeped when I only pull forward to LPG pump, when the petrol ones are free in front, Hello!??! do you not see the LPG filler? Numpties!

Couple of times i've had to stretch the LPG pipe to reach, and because of the recoil, quite a lot of 'sideways' pressure is applied, so I had to hold it to keep it slack to the filler.

Also find trying to attach nozzle when its extended a fair way is not fun in crap weather!

[TheBoy]

Couple of times i've had to stretch the LPG pipe to reach, and because of the recoil, quite a lot of 'sideways' pressure is applied, so I had to hold it to keep it slack to the filler.

Thats why my filler is mounted to metal crossmembers, not flimsy plastic

Also find trying to attach nozzle when its extended a fair way is not fun in crap weather!

Eh?

[Martin_1962]

With a towbar mounted filler I have filled up while towing at a supermarket in Salisbury, somewhere near Honiton and BP Whitehouse services near Okehampton.

[Kevin Wood]

And having a central filler, I can use both sides

Yes, that's certainly something I'm glad of.

Normally only 2 LPG pumps at a station, so being able to use either saves leaving too much rubber on the forecourt, because you can guarantee that the one you'd otherwise have to use would be occupied by some cretin doing his weekly shop while he's there.

Kevin

[o-meg-a]

Could you split the number plate in half or just the 3rd that covered the filler, so that a towbar is not a problem??