Русский
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Turkish
German
French
Gas Cylinder Refill
LPG refill station, gas station campervan, GPL station, autogas station, butane refill, propane refill, gas bottle fill, АГЗС, GPL autoroute, where to fill gas bottle
Refilling a motorhome gas cylinder means topping up a refillable LPG container at an autogas pump at a petrol station, rather than exchanging the entire cylinder at a dealer.
Only refillable cylinders (Gaslow, Alugas, Truma TravelPower, fixed onboard LPG tanks) can be filled at a pump. Standard exchange cylinders (Calor, Campingaz, Primagaz) have exchange-only valves and must be swapped at a dealer. The 80% automatic fill-stop valve is required by law and prevents overfilling. Autogas pumps use regional adapter types: ACME thread (most of Europe), Dish (UK/Ireland), Polish bayonet (PL/CZ/SK/HU). Cost: €0.70–1.20/kg across the EU. Important: in Portugal and some Italian regions, self-service cylinder refill at petrol stations is not permitted — use a dedicated LPG dealer.
FAQ
How do I know if my gas cylinder can be refilled at a pump?
A refillable cylinder will have a fill valve (usually a yellow Acme or Dish fitting) with an 80% auto-stop float inside. Campingaz and Calor exchange cylinders do not have a fill valve — only an outlet valve. Gaslow, Alugas, and most fixed motorhome LPG tanks are designed for pump refill. If unsure, check the cylinder manufacturer's documentation.
What adapters do I need to refill gas in different European countries?
Carry a set of at least three adapters: ACME (most of Western/Southern Europe), Dish (UK and Ireland), and the Polish bayonet (common in Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia). Adapter kits are sold by Gaslow and Outwell for ~€15–25 and cover 90% of European pumps. In France GPL is very common — ACME adapter required.