Thread: Gas Bottle for Front Runner Carrier

Originally Posted by RVR110

I've got a Front Runner Gas Bottle Carrier but I've been having trouble finding a gas bottle that's the right size. I've tried BCF, SuperCheap, BBQs Galore and Bunnings. Most of the cylinders are too fat to fit in the holder.

Has anyone found a source of gas bottles the correct size or modified the carrier to accommodate local bottle sizes?

Can't help with a specific bottle size that will fit but I can tell you that a lot of the manufacturers appear to change the dimensions of their bottles every couple of years or so.

I found this out while chasing a particular dimension (to match my existing) 2kg Primus bottle. Moral of the story is don't stop looking - even consider second hand coz the size you need might have been more widely available a couple of years ago (and might be common again in a few years time).

Its because its South African type, they dont suit the bottles here too well.

Older cylinders may fit. As said 2kg and 4-4.5kg cylinders have changed dimensions over the years. I had to look for bit to find a holder to put my 4.5kg primus cylinder in and did eventually find one. Now do not carry them that small just carry 8.5kg cylinders that used to be 9kg but were changed for a combination of reasons including less gas more profit and carrying a cylinder 9kg or over inside a vehicle is illegal.

Originally Posted by RVR110

I've got a Front Runner Gas Bottle Carrier but I've been having trouble finding a gas bottle that's the right size. I've tried BCF, SuperCheap, BBQs Galore and Bunnings. Most of the cylinders are too fat to fit in the holder.

Has anyone found a source of gas bottles the correct size or modified the carrier to accommodate local bottle sizes?

I use an Outdoor Connection 3.3 kg bottle (see Gas Cylinders LH). I needed to move the fixing on the Front Runner carrier back a little and I have also placed some thin padding around the bottle to get a nice tight fit.

Cheers
KarlB

Thanks to all who replied.
Looks like I'll be off to my local swap 'n' go with a tape measure!
If that fails I'll look at a minor modification to the carrier.

Originally Posted by RVR110

Thanks to all who replied.
Looks like I'll be off to my local swap 'n' go with a tape measure!
If that fails I'll look at a minor modification to the carrier.

I got mine from Daniel at Mulgo and he just made a new strap to go around the swap and go bottles and included it with it when sold.

My gas bottle is 4.5kg one and fits nicely in the Mulgo rack. Not sure of the brand of the bottle though. The Mulgo gas bottle rack came with two options for the "strap" (curved steel band). I'll have a look and get the manufacturer and model for you, as well as confirm which of the optional straps I use to latch the bottle into the rack.





Cheers

Hmmm like that nice 640 fairing in the shed LOL