Recent inquiries from readers of Bobilverden about the ability to fill self-filling gas bottles in France have sparked a discussion about potential changes in legislation. According to a warning from MyLPG.eu, there has been a transition from LPG to LPGc at service stations, which reportedly prohibits gas filling for motorhomes with domestic LPG bottles.
The general rule in Europe is that standard gas bottles, often referred to as exchange bottles, cannot be filled at gas stations, except in rare cases where station personnel perform the filling. Additionally, connecting systems vary by country, making it impossible for manual filling stations to refill Norwegian exchange bottles.
France Gaz Liquides has confirmed that the regulations remain unchanged regarding the filling of approved self-filling bottles. They noted that LPG sold in France meets the EN 589 standard, which regulates LPG fuel quality. This standardization alleviates the need for different filling protocols among stations and gas bottles.
Notably, traditional LPG bottles cannot be filled at gas stations to prevent risks associated with overfilling, but type-approved self-filling tanks are still allowed. Therefore, as long as motorhome owners have compliant self-filling bottles with an external fill point, they can continue to refill in France without issue. However, some chains, such as Total, do not permit LPG filling for motorhomes along highways.
Motorhome travelers are encouraged to share their experiences and insights in the comments section concerning gas refilling in France. For more information, readers can follow updates on gas filling processes across Europe.
Source: bobilverden.no