{"id":15283,"date":"2026-01-24T09:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanmeenen.com\/gasfles-inhoud-aflezen-camper\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:08:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:08:32","slug":"read-gas-bottle-level-motorhome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanmeenen.com\/en\/read-gas-bottle-level-motorhome\/","title":{"rendered":"Never unexpectedly out of gas again: How to read your gas bottle level from the inside?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is a familiar situation for every motorhomer: it\u2019s cold, it\u2019s raining, or you just parked comfortably, and suddenly the heating turns off. You immediately wonder: “Is the tank empty?”<\/em> Normally, you have to go outside to check. But did you know that nowadays you can easily read your gas bottle level without leaving your motorhome?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have a fixed LPG tank, an Alugas bottle, a Campko bottle, an RV bottle, or a plastic composite bottle: there is always a smart solution. In this article, we explain exactly how reading the gas bottle level works for each type of installation and what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Situation 1: Reading the gas bottle level of a 4-hole bottle or LPG tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The classic red vapor gas tanks<\/a> and the 4-hole bottles from GZWM<\/a> have a specific meter plate. There are two options to read the level remotely for these:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Option A: Wired (With LED display)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a robust solution where you mount a sender on the tank and run a cable to an LED display on your dashboard or in the living area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you need?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Sender:<\/strong> You mount this on the tank\/bottle (0-90 Ohm).\n