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Bonjour,
Je suis en panne de gaz propane au Portugal. Actuellement je suis dans le sud et remonte le long de la cote.
Où puis je faire recharger mes bouteilles de propane.
Merci de vos répons. Bonne journée à tous.
Rovilie
Recharger une bouteille de propane au Portugal
by Rovilie
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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en panne de gaz propane au Portugal... je suis dans le sud et remonte le long de la cote.
Où puis je faire recharger mes bouteilles de propane...
Bonjour.
Personnellement j'ai trois solutions portugaises (*et une espagnole), dont deux peuvent convenir à ta localisation actuelle, à condition bien sûr que tu ne sois pas un anti GPL.
- à l'extrême sud-est:
Vila Real de san Antonio, Sur la N122, direction Castro Marim, station de lavage "Balena Azul" (le Dauphin bleu chez nous). Le remplissage se fait au fond de la station, après les postes de lavage.
*Avant de passer la frontière, face à Vila Real, à Ayamonte, possibilité de faire le plein à meilleur prix qu'au Portugal.
- à l'ouest, sur ta route :
Figueira da Foz, station GPL entre les deux ponts
aux environs de Lisbonne, Joachim Costa, bien connu des camping-caristes circulant dans le pays. Se déplaçant avec son camion atelier et accessoires, il peut venir chercher ta bouteille là où tu te trouves et te la ramener emplie de 21 l de GPL. Ce service a bien sûr un coût, l'opération te revient aux alentours de 50 €. Son téléphone : (351)917224110.
Bonne route.
Bonjour.
Personnellement j'ai trois solutions portugaises (*et une espagnole), dont deux peuvent convenir à ta localisation actuelle, à condition bien sûr que tu ne sois pas un anti GPL.
- à l'extrême sud-est:
Vila Real de san Antonio, Sur la N122, direction Castro Marim, station de lavage "Balena Azul" (le Dauphin bleu chez nous). Le remplissage se fait au fond de la station, après les postes de lavage.
*Avant de passer la frontière, face à Vila Real, à Ayamonte, possibilité de faire le plein à meilleur prix qu'au Portugal.
- à l'ouest, sur ta route :
Figueira da Foz, station GPL entre les deux ponts
aux environs de Lisbonne, Joachim Costa, bien connu des camping-caristes circulant dans le pays. Se déplaçant avec son camion atelier et accessoires, il peut venir chercher ta bouteille là où tu te trouves et te la ramener emplie de 21 l de GPL. Ce service a bien sûr un coût, l'opération te revient aux alentours de 50 €. Son téléphone : (351)917224110.
Bonne route.
Au début l'important était le but, puis ce fut le chemin.
Désormais le chemin est le but et je l'espère sans fin.
(Anonyme)
C'est le temps qui me reste qui importe, pas celui qui passe. (J.P. Belmondo)
Bonjour
On te crois à l'ouest et tu es au sud ...
Si tu as utilisé l'une des solutions que je t'indiquais, prends deux minutes pour m'indiquer laquelle, si elle s'est avérée valide, facile à trouver et quels ont été le volume et le coût de la recharge. Merci.
Bonne continuation.
On te crois à l'ouest et tu es au sud ...
Si tu as utilisé l'une des solutions que je t'indiquais, prends deux minutes pour m'indiquer laquelle, si elle s'est avérée valide, facile à trouver et quels ont été le volume et le coût de la recharge. Merci.
Bonne continuation.
Au début l'important était le but, puis ce fut le chemin.
Désormais le chemin est le but et je l'espère sans fin.
(Anonyme)
C'est le temps qui me reste qui importe, pas celui qui passe. (J.P. Belmondo)
bonjour, je m'insère dans la conversation : nous on a payé à Figueira da Foz 17€ pour faire remplir la bouteille de 13kg
bonne continuation
cordialement
Claudie
chacha
Bonjour Claudie.
Confirmes-tu qu'ils fournissent le raccord qui va bien ?
Lorsque l'on doit pénétrer au Portugal par le sud, faire son plein même incomplet à Ayamonte, avant de passer le pont, fait gagner quelques euro.
Bonne route.
Confirmes-tu qu'ils fournissent le raccord qui va bien ?
Lorsque l'on doit pénétrer au Portugal par le sud, faire son plein même incomplet à Ayamonte, avant de passer le pont, fait gagner quelques euro.
Bonne route.
Au début l'important était le but, puis ce fut le chemin.
Désormais le chemin est le but et je l'espère sans fin.
(Anonyme)
C'est le temps qui me reste qui importe, pas celui qui passe. (J.P. Belmondo)
Merci pour le retour Rovilie, cela permet de réactualiser les fiches.
Bonne continuation.
Au début l'important était le but, puis ce fut le chemin.
Désormais le chemin est le but et je l'espère sans fin.
(Anonyme)
C'est le temps qui me reste qui importe, pas celui qui passe. (J.P. Belmondo)
Bonjoiur,
Nous avons un kit pour l'Europe mais au Portugal, c'est l'employé qui l'avait. Nous n'avons eu aucun problème.
Bonne continuation, profitez bien.
Cordialement
Claudie
chacha
Merci de cette confirmation Claudie.
Bon trip.
Bon trip.
Au début l'important était le but, puis ce fut le chemin.
Désormais le chemin est le but et je l'espère sans fin.
(Anonyme)
C'est le temps qui me reste qui importe, pas celui qui passe. (J.P. Belmondo)
je me suis fait remplir ma bouteille de gaz par du gpl a vila réal, donc à l'éléphant bleu.
le gérant m'à dit que très bientôt il ne remplirait plus les bouteilles de gaz "normales", car il n'a plus le droit (harmonisation européenne) , et qu'il ne pourra servir que ceux qui auront un équipement GPL homologue ( m'a montré la photo de l'équipement en me parlant d'un prix de 3200€ pour l'acquisition de ce matériel).
Donc faudra trouver d'autres solutions pour s'approvisionner en gaz dans ce pays; la plus simple étant d'acheter une bouteille portugaise; et donc de prévoir sa place .
Donc faudra trouver d'autres solutions pour s'approvisionner en gaz dans ce pays; la plus simple étant d'acheter une bouteille portugaise; et donc de prévoir sa place .
Bonjour,
J'interviens quelques temps, années... après votre question mais je suis tombée sur votre conversation en cherchant une solution juste avant de tomber en panne de gaz au Portugal et je tenais à vous donner la manière dont j'ai réussi à m'en sortir si cela peut aider d'autres voyageurs dans le futur. Janvier 2018 : J'étais dans le nord vers Porto, après 2 matins frais sans chauffage ni gaz pour la cuisson, j'ai compris qu'il me fallait du propane (je n'avais emmener que du butane). Après avoir décortiquer les forums, toutes les adresses fournies étaient vers le sud, et je ne voulais pas changer mon système pour le GPL. De fil en aiguille, je me suis retrouver à la Casa do Gaz à Rio Tinto dans la banlieue de Porto dont voici l'adresse: R. Heróis da Pátria, 4435-006 Porto
Tout petit magasin, la petite dame ne parle pas un mot d'anglais ni de français, mais en voyant tout ça je me suis dis que j'allais trouver. C'est une mine d'or pour tout ce qui est en lien avec le gaz. En insistant un peu, j'avais emmené tout ce que j'avais pu démonter sur le camping-car on à fini par trouver les bonnes connexions pour relier mon système à une bouteille de propane portugaise. Le tout pour 50€ environ (connexions + bouteille de propane avec la consigne et le détendeur).
En espérant que cela puisse vous être utile, je vous souhaite à tous bonne route!
J'interviens quelques temps, années... après votre question mais je suis tombée sur votre conversation en cherchant une solution juste avant de tomber en panne de gaz au Portugal et je tenais à vous donner la manière dont j'ai réussi à m'en sortir si cela peut aider d'autres voyageurs dans le futur. Janvier 2018 : J'étais dans le nord vers Porto, après 2 matins frais sans chauffage ni gaz pour la cuisson, j'ai compris qu'il me fallait du propane (je n'avais emmener que du butane). Après avoir décortiquer les forums, toutes les adresses fournies étaient vers le sud, et je ne voulais pas changer mon système pour le GPL. De fil en aiguille, je me suis retrouver à la Casa do Gaz à Rio Tinto dans la banlieue de Porto dont voici l'adresse: R. Heróis da Pátria, 4435-006 Porto
Tout petit magasin, la petite dame ne parle pas un mot d'anglais ni de français, mais en voyant tout ça je me suis dis que j'allais trouver. C'est une mine d'or pour tout ce qui est en lien avec le gaz. En insistant un peu, j'avais emmené tout ce que j'avais pu démonter sur le camping-car on à fini par trouver les bonnes connexions pour relier mon système à une bouteille de propane portugaise. Le tout pour 50€ environ (connexions + bouteille de propane avec la consigne et le détendeur).
En espérant que cela puisse vous être utile, je vous souhaite à tous bonne route!
Bonjour.
Merci d'avoir remonté cette discussion en l'enrichissant d'une adresse qui peut être utile.
Les adresses précédemment citées, à l'exception de la Baleine bleue à Vilareal de San Antonio, étaient encore valables en mars 2017.
Si quelqu'un a l'adresse de la station qui en délivrait à Boliqueime et peut confirmer qu'elle accepte toujours de remplir de GPL les bouteilles de propane, merci de le consigner dans cette discussion.
A+.
Au début l'important était le but, puis ce fut le chemin.
Désormais le chemin est le but et je l'espère sans fin.
(Anonyme)
C'est le temps qui me reste qui importe, pas celui qui passe. (J.P. Belmondo)
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Jeff
We're planning a full week in Iceland in April. Given the short timeframe to prepare, I’m asking for some help on the forum.
We’re considering renting a camper van to be more independent with our travel. - Is this really a good idea at this time of year due to weather conditions (cold nights, poor road conditions, etc.)? - Can we just "park" anywhere for the night to sleep, or do we absolutely have to go to a campsite? What are the approximate rates for a van with 2 people? Do we need to book in advance? - If this mode of transport is recommended, do you have any good places to rent one?
Iceland is still a big island with lots of points of interest, so I think it’ll be tough to see everything in 8 days. - Are there parts of the island we should prioritize in April? We like hiking (nothing too long—6 or 7 hours is out of the question) and unique landscapes. - Are some sites inaccessible at this time of year? - Is Reykjavik worth stopping for a day or two?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
Jeff
Hi there,
Most of the time when I travel, I tow a trailer with an ATV for my local trips... I’d love to hear from anyone who’s traveled with a trailer and a second vehicle of any kind—especially the downsides of towing a trailer in Norway, aside from ferry costs.
Thanks!
Most of the time when I travel, I tow a trailer with an ATV for my local trips... I’d love to hear from anyone who’s traveled with a trailer and a second vehicle of any kind—especially the downsides of towing a trailer in Norway, aside from ferry costs.
Thanks!
hi,
I’m planning a trip to Albania in a camper van, most likely between May, June, and early July (2027), for about 60 days. On the way down, I’ll go as far as Bari (or Brindisi) and cross by ferry, and on the way back, I’ll go through the former Yugoslavia (or maybe take the return ferry?).
Has anyone been there recently? What are the roads like, the must-see spots, and any general tips you can share?
There’ll probably be two of us traveling together.
Thanks
Hi there,
During our last trip to Greece in 2021, we used Anek Lines' open deck offer, which allowed us to spend the night in our van on an open deck by the sea with access to the ferry's bars, restaurant, and showers (on the Ancona-Igoumenitsa route).
From my initial research, it seems this service no longer exists—can anyone confirm this?
Any alternatives?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to drive my camper van to southern Spain in autumn 2026. Ideally, I’d like to find a ferry leaving from France (Marseille or Toulon, doesn’t matter) that drops me off as far south in Spain as possible. I’ve done some research but haven’t had any luck.
Thanks for your tips!
Vanouk
We’d like to spend 15 days in August visiting Normandy by camper van, starting from Lyon.
Has anyone got an itinerary to suggest for exploring Normandy?
We’d like to go to Calvados to visit: Flower Coast, Honfleur, Cabourg, Deauville, D-Day landing beaches
Mont Saint-Michel
Alabaster Coast, Étretat cliffs, and maybe Rouen Fabienne
We’d like to go to Calvados to visit: Flower Coast, Honfleur, Cabourg, Deauville, D-Day landing beaches
Mont Saint-Michel
Alabaster Coast, Étretat cliffs, and maybe Rouen Fabienne
Hi there,
I have a bit of a crazy dream... I'd love to drop everything and hit the road with my wife and kids in a camper van.
I want to visit villages to learn, immerse ourselves in other cultures, and see different perspectives on the world. To teach my kids different values.
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a campervan road trip and would love some tips from those who know these countries: Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia again. At the moment, nothing’s set in stone, but for example, is it better to visit Slovenia or Bosnia? My preferences lean toward landscapes (rivers, sea, lakes)—basically anywhere there’s water! :) Wild camping, cheap or even free spots, and a *very* tight budget—it’s the discovery, curiosity, and meeting locals that drive me. I’ll visit cities and sites only if access is easy (by bike, for example, or by train from an affordable campsite) and if visitors aren’t treated like cash cows. Just reasonable stuff, really. So, any advice is welcome—like swimming spots or easy hikes along coasts or rivers. I love caves and offbeat visits (salt mines in Poland, La Roque Saint-Christophe in France, etc.). Castles and old ruins? Not really my thing... Thanks for your help! Sylvia
I’m planning a campervan road trip and would love some tips from those who know these countries: Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Slovenia again. At the moment, nothing’s set in stone, but for example, is it better to visit Slovenia or Bosnia? My preferences lean toward landscapes (rivers, sea, lakes)—basically anywhere there’s water! :) Wild camping, cheap or even free spots, and a *very* tight budget—it’s the discovery, curiosity, and meeting locals that drive me. I’ll visit cities and sites only if access is easy (by bike, for example, or by train from an affordable campsite) and if visitors aren’t treated like cash cows. Just reasonable stuff, really. So, any advice is welcome—like swimming spots or easy hikes along coasts or rivers. I love caves and offbeat visits (salt mines in Poland, La Roque Saint-Christophe in France, etc.). Castles and old ruins? Not really my thing... Thanks for your help! Sylvia
Hi, I’m planning to pick up a camper van in Dubai and drive it back to France... is this even possible? What’s the best route? What are the main challenges? Are there secure parking areas along the way? Is diesel fuel available for the whole trip? ... So many questions... Thanks for your help! See you soon!
I'm planning to drive to the UAE by road, going through Iraq. Has anyone done this and can give me some info? Specifically about the border crossings Turkey/Iraq and Iraq/Kuwait.
Hi there,
I’d love to hear your thoughts on a trip to New Zealand in a campervan. Is it a good idea to mix hotels and a car on the North Island and a campervan on the South Island? Or should I do the whole trip in a campervan—though visiting big cities seems trickier that way.
Other questions: which companies do you recommend, and what are the least tiring or most sensible routes? 😄
Thanks for sharing your experiences and ideas!
Hi there,
We’re planning to tour Scandinavia by camper van—Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway (in that order)—for 5 weeks from late May to late June 2026.
I’ve done it before, but that was way back in 1980 😎 and by hitchhiking!
We’d love to hear from anyone who’s done this trip about the best routes, great tips, must-know advice, and what to do or avoid (ferries, campsites, etc.).
Thanks in advance!
hi there,
We’re heading to southern England this summer in our camper van, including a stop in London.
Does anyone have a good experience with a campsite near London that has easy access to public transport to get into the city center? Ideally, we’d like to leave the camper van at the campsite...
Thanks so much in advance for your help!
We’re heading to southern England this summer in our camper van, including a stop in London.
Does anyone have a good experience with a campsite near London that has easy access to public transport to get into the city center? Ideally, we’d like to leave the camper van at the campsite...
Thanks so much in advance for your help!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a trip with my camper van in autumn 2026 to head to southern Italy from Genoa by ferry.
Ideally, I’d like to leave from Genoa for southern Italy (like Messina) or another city in the boot.
I’ve done some research online but haven’t had any luck.
Can you help or give me some advice?
Thanks in advance!
Vanouk
Hi there, we’ll be in Portugal from March 9 to April 14, 2026. We’ve booked our first five days in Lisbon for sightseeing. After that, we’d like to rent a campervan (RV), but we’re having trouble finding a good site for the rental. The rental would be for about three weeks. Do you have any suggestions for us? We think it’s best to book the campervan before we arrive. And since we’re not mechanics, we need a vehicle in good condition...
Thanks so much for your suggestions. We’re open to everything—even route ideas and places to visit! Pierrette
Thanks so much for your suggestions. We’re open to everything—even route ideas and places to visit! Pierrette