Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > All Miscellaneous questions > Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else
Filling gas bottles in Morocco / Senegal Filling gas bottles in Morocco / Senegal
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else This is an opportunity to ask any question, and post any notice you wish that doesn't fit into one of the other sections.
Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 22 Nov 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 12
Filling gas bottles in Morocco / Senegal
We are right now travelling through Morocco heading south. Our stove runns on gas from a bottle. We now need to refill that bottle, but it turns out to be quite a problem. We have brought several different addapters to convert our Swedish bottle to both the French and English gas system.

The problem is that no one is refilling bottles of any kind. All bottles are sent to a big factory for refilling. Since it was pretty close to our route, we have actually visited this factory with no luck. Our next move will be to visit a fishing harbor to see if we can refill there, but I am not to optimistic.

Does anypne know if it is possible to refill gas bottles in Senegal? Or know any other way to refill a bottle? All inputs are welcome!

/Jörgen
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 22 Nov 2016
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NSW Australia - but never there
Posts: 1,235
Few years ago now, but there was no possibility of refilling our German bottles in Morocco so we bought a Moroccan swap bottle instead. I had bought the set of 4 adaptors for taking gas out (there is another set for filling) by mating the bottle to our German regulator. Even getting another swap bottle wasn't always straight forward as each area has its own coloured bottle with different stampings and a couple of times I had to sweeten the deal by 20D before they would take the out of area bottle.

BTW it is almost entirely butane so don't expect your heater to work once temperature gets below 5C unless your gas locker is heated

Hope Africa isn't as bad as South America where I carry this kit plus a few other bits and pieces so I can refill my bottles from the local ones

__________________
Tony
Click here for Travel Photos & Travel Map
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 15 Dec 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 6
Hi Jörgen

How did you resolve the Problem?

We soon will have the same problem with refilling our 5Kg Swiss bottle.

Cheers frrom Peter and Patricia in Dakar
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 16 Dec 2016
Tim Cullis's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London and Granada Altiplano
Posts: 3,077
Yes, you need propane for low temperatures. It's possible to get 'straight through' adapters for many bottle types and you can then connect a full and empty bottle and at least transfer half of the contents.

Gaslow is a major supplier in the UK of gas bits and bobs, maybe this PDF will tell you what you need.

It's easy to buy propane in Spain and I bought a Jumbo Adapter as a 'straight-through' adapter for the big Spanish bottles.
__________________
"For sheer delight there is nothing like altitude; it gives one the thrill of adventure
and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 20 Dec 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 12
Tony LEE,
Thanks for your reply! Interesting reading.

Peter and Patricia,
In an marina in Agadir we found a gasbottle which fitted one of our adapters. So we for the last month we have used that one instead. It has now run out and today we bought two new ones. They are quite common in Senegal and there were no problem finding new ones. We still have the Swedish bottle but plan on leaving it on this camping, since all the christmas stuff makes our car a Little crowded;-
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Comprehensive Guide To West Africa - Without Carnet Wanted sub-Saharan Africa 48 17 Jan 2020 21:50
Cost of Africa per country Wanted sub-Saharan Africa 6 22 Feb 2017 12:53
senegal to morocco (tangiers) crazylemonz Travellers Seeking Travellers 0 8 May 2013 08:53
Gas Bottles vengavamos Camping Equipment and all Clothing 0 22 Apr 2012 15:22
Gas bottles in Russia Mongolia Landroverholic Northern and Central Asia 4 27 Dec 2011 10:10

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 16:34.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top