13kg Gas bottle in boot

[m3p_uk]

Slightly random question but has anyone tried fitting a large 13kg gas bottle into their boot yet?
Need to refill and so wanted to check it fits and also the best way to strap it down so it doesn't roll around.

Thanks

 

[Adopado]

Slightly random question but has anyone tried fitting a large 13kg gas bottle into their boot yet?
Need to refill and so wanted to check it fits and also the best way to strap it down so it doesn't roll around.

Thanks

I would suggest having it lying down in/on the lower boot opening ... they're not that big (diameter 315mm)... don't have one to hand though. I imagine it might not go right into the lower boot section but that the side of the bottle would be stabilised by being in/on it .. if that makes sense. You may not even need additional strapping. (I know it's not usually the ideal way to transport a bottle on its side but in this instance think it might turn out to be best.)

 

[Lucanesque]

If you've got a model 3 then wouldn't it fit in the lower boot cube thing? (I don't know what the technical term is for that space )

 

[CountvonC]

Yes they fit in the lower section without a problem and are a nice snug fit with a blanket tucked around it.

 

[m3p_uk]

If you've got a model 3 then wouldn't it fit in the lower boot cube thing? (I don't know what the technical term is for that space )

Yeh model 3 cheers, under floor trunk. Just was a bit concerned if I had an accident or was rear ended might be safer more in the boot area.

 

[spon88]

11kg Patio Gas fits no problem - just got a new one ready for an Ooni pizza oven. That's the white and green cylinder made from reinforced glass fibre or something similar. Just on that, an 11kg refill from Homebase was £50!! That's gone up nearly £20 in a year, scandalous. The cheaper option is a traditional 13kg cylinder from Calor or Flogas, but even those are nearly £45 for a refill. Price gouging barstewards!

 

[ThrustSSC]

Slightly random question but has anyone tried fitting a large 13kg gas bottle into their boot yet?
Need to refill and so wanted to check it fits and also the best way to strap it down so it doesn't roll around.

Thanks

Yes, it does fit. Best way to stop it rolling around is to wedge it in with a 15kg gas bottle.

Well, that's what worked for me today anyway!

 

[LongRanger]

Don’t forget to put Camp Mode on otherwise the car will get upset. Works best if you have a BBQ with you too

 

[darkNstormy]

If you've got a model 3 then wouldn't it fit in the lower boot cube thing? (I don't know what the technical term is for that space )

I call it the 'cellar'!

 

[Bradders]

I call it the 'cellar'!

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[Bradders]

Hahaha! Very good

 

[m3p_uk]

I call it the 'cellar'!

What's the weight limit of the cellar?

I ended up putting it on its side stuffed with some blankets and it didn't budge

 

[Adopado]

What's the weight limit of the cellar?

I ended up putting it on its side stuffed with some blankets and it didn't budge

From the manual:

Caution: Never load more than 130 lbs (60 kg) on the rear load oor (above the lower trunk compartment) or more than 285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

 

[m3p_uk]

From the manual:

Caution: Never load more than 130 lbs (60 kg) on the rear load oor (above the lower trunk compartment) or more than 285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk compartment. Doing so can cause damage.

You'd need some gold bars to be able to get 130kg into that lower trunk compartment!haha