GAS FRONTERA

Has any one got a gas converted frontera.
Am looking at having my done.
How much to do.
Can you reconmend any one.
Any pit falls

Wasn't muddys' gas powered when he first got it?

Seem to recall there was no boot space left on his.....but on some the tank can go underneath......dunno about cost tho

fuddys truck (SWB) is still gassed .....think nitromotors B series LWB is too

yup 20 pence per mile on lpg running the mighty v6 :wink:

But I do like to use that shell expensive stuff alot too

Yep, still converted to gas. As carls says, it's ok if you don't mind losing your boot space in a SWB.

This is what happens when fitted :

Nice, snug fit. :shock:

One pit fall I came across was the acutal gas conversion and your insurance.

Most insurance companies wont insure you on converted cars unless you have a update safety certificate. Which after several enquiries, I found was about 1.5 hours work and at a cost of around £135.00 + VAT + Parts + Labour :shock:

So it's definately don't try a DIY job, and make sure your supplier can provide a certificate.

You will also probally find your insurance will also be more expensive.

I was quoted over £700 (34 years old, no points, no accidents, in ST7 postcode, 2 years ncd), plus the cost of the safety certificate, + the cost of someone to authenticate the alarm which was as a catagory 2 and provide a certificate (another £30 + a new alarm if it was'nt approved. :shock:

).

At present, my insurance on my other truck, FUDDY MUCKER, with all the modifications is only £204. :shock:

A total cost not far off £1000, before I even got a MOT done on it ......... :shock:

That why PROJECT "MUD MUNCHA" was decided.

LPG has not effected my premium in any way.
Also, it would seem that for some, insures are jumping on a easy cash hike band wagon, dont let them have your :butt:

thanks for that bit of an eye opener with all that additional costs.

I have no additional costs???

I was looking at buying a 2.2 petrol swb 'B' and then having the conversion done at AUTOGAS in Stevenage. They said it could be underslung and cost would be around £1600 :shock:

car was only £2500 hence I got Angelina

[quote="FUDDY MUCKER"][quote="nitromotor"]I have no additional costs???[/quote]

The only reason I had all these additional costs was I purchased the truck, with LPG already on, without relevent paper work.

If your having a complete new system fitted, by a authorised supplier, than you will receive all the relevent information from the fitter and your insurance company won't have any problems.[/quote]
thats sounds better thanks for that,have to check out ptices for installation,who can any one reconmend

Is ther any reduction on road fund tax if you run on gas?