THE directory of caravan accessories in the UK

Caravan Accessory Information

Below is a list of caravan accessory manufacturers together with a brief description of their products and links to their websites where available.

AL-KO Kober  - visit website

Now centred at a new purpose build factory on the outskirts of Southam, Warwickshire, AL-KO Kober Limited manufactures and assembles running gear, chassis and conversions for a wide variety of uses - caravans, light trailers, motorhomes, ambulances, plant and utility vehicles, minibuses, air compressors and trailer equipment as well as automotive and factored equipment. As a worldwide organisation,they also supply a wide range of caravan accessories, including stabilisers, spare wheel carriers and safety devices to name but a few.

The Company also boasts an extensive selection of garden care products including lawnmowers, shredders, brush cutters and composters.

BPr  - visit website

BP has entered the camping and caravanning market in a big way with the introduction of the exciting new 5kg refillable propane BP Gas Light cylinder. It is extremely light and is semi-transparent so that you can see the gas level. It is ideal for caravans in that it reduces the noseweight for safer towing. It can also be used for camping, motorhomes, patio heaters, barbeques and commercial use and is easy to transport.

It is interchangeable with the 10 kg refillable propane cylinder, which has proved very popular for use with patio heaters and barbeques. Both cylinders use the 27mm clip-on regulator - Our Ref.CG1. Gaslow products are also available for these cylinders from Gaslow stockists.

BP has a huge network of stockists of which the cararavan dealers are serviced by Truma UK. BP Gas Light cylinders are hired out and remain the property of BP Gas Light.

Britax  - visit website

The Britax PMG Ltd. brand has represented quality and value for over 50 years. The extensive range of Britax PMG Ltd. equipment includes rotating and static flashing warning beacons and light bars, auxiliary and mandatory vehicle lighting, mirrors, switches, windscreen wipers and electrical equipment.

Britax PMG Ltd. are sole UK original equipment representatives for the steering column, rocker switches and windscreen wiper ranges supplied by Valeo GmbH Germany.

Britax PMG Ltd. products are available from distributors worldwide and our mission is to achieve total customer satisfaction through continuous improvements in all areas of our business.

Calor Gas - visit website

From its modest beginnings in 1935, Calor Gas has become the largest LPG supplier in the camping and caravanning market. Most caravan dealers and boat chandlers are Calor Gas stockists. Along with Flogas they probably have the largest network of gas stockists.

The main range of propane cylinders are 3.9kg, 6kg, 13kg, 19kg and 47kg. Each of these cylinder uses the 27mbar regulator. The main butane cylinders are the 4.5 kg, 7kg and 15kg. The 4.5kg cylinder has a unique regulator and the other two use the 21mm clip-on regulator. As there is such a large range of uses for each cylinder and these are itemised for each cylinder in our product search facility.

The alfresco range is represented by the Patio gas 5kg and 13kg cylinders and the BBQ gas 6kg propane cylinder. They use the 27mm clip-on regulator. Gaslow products are also available for these cylinders from Gaslow stockists.

There are also 12kg and 18kg fork lift truck propane cylinders which do not use a regulator. All cylinders in this section are refillable. There are instructions for the safe use of regulators with screw fittings on the Calor Gas website. Calor Gas cylinders are hired out and remain the property of Calor Gas Ltd.

Campingaz - visit website

In 1949, the founding engineers of Campingaz ® products created the first blue bottle. Campingaz ® supply 907, 904 and 901 butane gas cylinders, which are much smaller than any of the other brands and are ideal for camping or use in a confined space. The screw-on regulator is identical for all three bottles, and is unique to Campingaz, as is the carry handle which just screws onto the top of any Campingaz cylinder . Always ensure that the red seal that attaches the carry handle to the Campingaz bottle is intact when purchasing a refill. For this reason, you should always keep your carry handle safe and have it attached to the gas bottle when you are exchanging cylinders.

Campingaz cylinders are bought outright and remain the property of the purchaser. Campingaz also manufacture gas cartridges.

Campingaz - visit website

Handygas was started by Mr Handy in Swindon, Wiltshire. The company has since been taken over by BP. Macgas is the Scottish and Northern English equivalent and the two products are a mirror image apart from the different logos on the cylinders.

The range of Propane cylinders comprises of 6kg, 11kg, 19kg and 47kg and uses the 37mbar regulator. The butane cylinders are 4.5kg, 7kg and 13kg using the 20mm regulator. The same range is also available using the 21mm regulator.

Fenwicks - visit website

Fenwick's is the UK's best selling cleaning and care products for caravans and motorhomes. Fenwick's pride themselves in the knowledge that all of our products are made from the finest ingredients, fully biodegradable, non abrasive and safe on all surfaces.

Fenwick's is a family business, our customers are important, we welcome all queries, questions and comments you may have on the cleaning and maintenance of your much loved caravan, motorhome, RV, car or boat. We have confidence in our products and attend many major exhibitions, shows and outdoor events to give free demonstrations of our products.

Flogas - visit website

Flogas entered the UK from Ireland in 1984 with the acquisition of Portagas in Merrylees, Leicester. Since that time and through various acquisitions including Shell Gas, Flogas has become one of the largest suppliers of LPG.

Their propane range of cylinders includes 3.9kg, 6kg, 11kg, 19kg and 47kg. Each of these cylinders uses a 37mbar regulator. The butane range has the 4.5kg, 7kg and 13kg with a 20mm regulator. The same butane gas range is available but with a 21mm regulator. As the range of cylinders is so great the use each gas cylinder can be put to is itemised in our product search facility.

There is also a 9kg leisure gas propane cylinder and an 11kg patio gas propane cylinder. They both use the 27mm clip-on regulator

Gaslow - visit website

The innovative Gaslow system is used by caravans and motorhomes and allows the gas cylinders to be filled at service stations in the same way that other fuel is used. It obviates the need to remove the cylinder from the unit when refilling.

The Gaslow range incorporates butane and propane gauges creating a unique Gaslow series of adaptors, regulators and changeover systems for caravans, motorhomes and boats.

Gas-Tec Ltd - visit website

Gas-Tec are manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of LPG equipment. The extensive product range covers heating equipment, barbecues and accessories, stoves and cookers, lanterns and lamps, gas cartridges, changeover valves and regulators, LPG hose and accessories, brass, copper tube and fittings, torch kits and blow torches roofing equipment and associated products.

The Litchfield Group - visit website

When it comes to choosing windows, doors, conservatories, ramps, verandahs, decks, and fencing, the internationally renowned Litchfield Group of Companies has the solutions.

The company has become first choice for a range of high-performance PVC products which deliver quality solutions and peace of mind for homeowners, housebuilders and professional specifiers worldwide.

MacGas logo

Macgas is the northern and Scottish division of Handygas and as such the range is a mirror of the Handy Gas range available south of the border.

The range of Propane cylinders comprises of 6kg, 11kg, 19kg and 47kg.and uses the 37mbar regulator. The butane cylinders are 4.5kg, 7kg and 13kg using the 20mm regulator. The same range is also available using the 21mm regulator.

Truma UK - visit website

Truma UK have over 50 years of experience with their blown air heating systems. Using LPG, these products operate by sucking air in from the outside, heating it and expelling it via the exhaust. The systems are safe and efficient.

The company also produce water heaters. Most new caravans and motorhomes have both systems fitted as standard. Truma UK were the obvious choice for BP to have as a partner to distribute the BP Gas Light cylinders to the leisure industry.

Unipart Marine and Leisure - visit website

Unipart Leisure and Unipart Marine (formerly known as 'H Burden Limited', and 'Mark Dowland Marine') are two of Europe's largest distributors of camping, caravan, motorhome and marine products and accessories for leisure and marine markets. We offer the widest range of leading camping, caravanning and marine brands and products - many of which are exclusive to us.