Campervan Conversion Gas Locker and LPG Appliances (Updated Feb 2026) The gas locker is a crucial component in my layout for the van. Its depth dictates the position of the dividing wall for the rear storage area and its width, the distance between the single beds. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel, so I purchased a used locker from a caravan breakers. It takes x2 6kg bottles of LPG, with a bit of work, it should do fine. The vents in the door will be removed and replaced with a pair of drop vents through its floor. As this cabinet is to be located inside the van, there is no need for it to lock, so a plain turn button will be fitted, removing the chance of loosing the key. It cleaned up well with some Bleach and after a few alterations, now meets my needs. I fitted new bottle straps and location bases. The two 50mm drop vents are visible between the bottle locations and a distribution manifold with three outlets/taps was installed opposite the regulator. The three outlets are for the Water Heater, Cooker and external BBQ Point, these are my only Gas requirements. By installing the manifold inside the gas box, it reduces the need for an additional drop vent. As you need one under every gas coupling/fitting. I've run the three 8mm gas pipes through the boxes base and van floor. The pipes will pop up at the locations where they are needed, again reducing the need for drop vents at any in-line couplings, as they will be under the van, in free air. So the only other drop vents I require, are at the appliance connection points and one at the lowest point in the van, which is the step at the side door. The unit sits on and has been covered with 25mm PIR insulation, then clad with 3mm Ply. The insulation reduces the effect of cold air, which can enter the box through the drop vents. The Box is securely bolted to the van floor and has been given a timber frame, which gives a very solid construction. External Gas Point I fitted a Bulfinch gas point, to plug in a BBQ or Wok Burner. Diesel Space Heater I went for one of the better quality Chinese diesel space heaters. The Lavanar 2kW Pro Max. The glow plug is made of stainless Steel and the exhausts silencer has baffles in it for instance, compared to the cheaper ones that don't have this level of quality. Also the Australian "Afterburner" thermostatic controller I purchased, was designed specifically for this model of heater. It works on others, but compatibility is not guaranteed by the designer. More on that latter. First task, was to fit the diesel pick up pipe into the vans tank. I didn't want a separate diesel tank inside the van, as any spillage while filling it, would have the van stink of diesel for ever. Got the tank out easily enough. Two hydraulic connectors and one electrical at the front need separating, remove the filler hose and then just four bolts holding two straps and you can lower it. The Mk8 Transit Tank, has a spare spigot on the Services flange. You can buy a pick -up kit off e-Bay for this model. You cut the end off the spigot and slide the supplied tube down the hole. The Orange tapered end of the tube fits tight into the hole and it wont drop through. The pick up pipe doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the tank, so you will never run the van completely dry. Tip: when cutting the dome off the spigot, use a block of wood behind it as a support, to press against and avoid snapping the spigot off. The supplied quick fit connector is then pressed on to the spigot and your heaters fuel line attaches to this. To be continued..............