Static Caravan Heating Solutions
Heating a static caravan with gas (LPG) involves connecting your caravan to a gas supply (either cylinders or a bulk tank) which powers an LPG boiler, ensuring your home stays heated.
Heating static caravans
Full installation of LPG boilers and heating systems
Full installation of gas systems and supplies - whether gas cylinders or bulk tank
Supply and regular delivery of gas cylinders (click to view our delivery days)
Supply of bulk gas for bulk tanks
Installation of telemetry devices for bulk tanks, meaning gas levels can be checked remotely - both by us and by you.
The telemetry devices additionally allow for alerts to be set up, notifying both you and us when your tank level is low.
Repairs and maintenance of gas and heating systems
Services we provide
Cylinders vs Bulk Tanks
Cylinders
Typically, caravan heating systems are powered by a bank of 2 or more 47kg cylinders. We deliver to mainland Shetland weekly. For more information on gas cylinders, getting started and our delivery service, click here.
Bulk Tanks
A bulk tank sits outside your property and provides a constant source of fuel to your gas system. When the tank needs refilled, our bulk gas tanker will come to your property to refill it. A 1200 litre bulk tank holds as much gas as roughly thirteen 47kg cylinders.
Quick Comparison
| Cylinders | Bulk tank | |
| Description | A bank of two or more gas cylinders situated directly outside your caravan. | A bulk gas tank situated a minimum of three metres away from your caravan. |
| Estimated initial installation cost | £695 | £1,500 (assuming |
| Hire costs | Each 47kg cylinder has a one-off hire fee of £69.99. For more information, visit here. | Your bulk tank will have a quarterly hire fee of £23.00. |
| Estimated refill cost | View the cost of a delivered 47kg propane cylinder refill here. | |
| Estimated refill frequency | A cylinder every 1-2 weeks in winter, and every 4-6 weeks in summer. | Once every 3 months |
| Total estimated cost per month | ||
| Refill process | When your gas begins to run low or has run out, you can either phone us on 01595 692807, email us at gas@rearo.co.uk or order a refill online. For more information, visit our new gas customers page . | If your bulk tank has a telemetry device installed, you can monitor the gas level by checking your mobile phone. You can order a refill by getting in touch with us on 01595 692807, email us at gas@rearo.co.uk or order a refill through our bulk gas order form . Alternatively, regular scheduled deliveries can be arranged with a fixed monthly fee. |
Please note: above table assumes a caravan of 44m², and cylinder estimates assume two 47kg cylinders are connected.
Bulk tanks
Above ground LPG storage tanks are installed on concrete surfaces. They provide the easiest bulk gas storage solution.
Tanks must be installed 3 metres away from buildings, and must be installed somewhere where we can access them for refilling.
We offer bulk tanks in 1200L size. A 1200L tank is roughly equivalent to thirteen 47kg propane cylinders.
Rearo Supplies has been installing bulk tanks for fifty years. For more information on the installation process, please phone us on 01595 692807 or email us at gas@rearo.co.uk.
Installation
Installing a telemetry device on a bulk tank allows for the volume of gas left in the tank to be monitored remotely on a mobile phone or computer. The devices give an accurate reading of your tank’s current level. It allows for alerts to be set up, sending you and us a notification when the tank reaches a specified level. This means you won’t run out of gas unexpectedly.
The telemetry devices also allow for your gas consumption to be tracked, giving you a better idea of your usage, refill frequency and costs.
The telemetry devices do not run on Wi-Fi and do not need an electrical connection.
Telemetry devices
Our tanker travels all over Shetland each week refilling both domestic and commercial bulk tanks. Our large bulk storage vessels at our Lerwick depot ensure that our propane supplies is consistent throughout the year, including during periods of disruption over winter.
Our tanker will visit your home during the working day, refill your tank, and we will then send you an invoice for the gas.
We also provide a regular tank delivery service, where we schedule visits to your home. This means you don’t need to phone in when your gas is low - we will know when you need your tank refilled and fill it accordingly. We can either invoice you each time your tank is filled or we can organise a monthly payment, giving you certainty and regularity when it comes to heating your home.
Getting your tank refilled
Bulk tanks have a lifespan of 20 years before they need refurbished. During their lifespan, bulk tanks require routine maintenance to ensure they are safe, compliant and working correctly.
Your quarterly bulk tank hire fee includes the fee for routine maintenance, upkeep and replacement of your bulk tank.
Maintenance & lifespan
The following prices are estimates only and are subject to change. Pricing depends on the complexity of the installation, the location of your caravan (installations in the isles will incur ferry expenses) and other factors. Prices an estimate as of August 2026.
Bulk tanks
| Component | Description | Cost (Estimate only) |
| Installation of bulk tank | Full installation of a 1200-litre tank | £1,500.00 |
| Quarterly hire fee | Quarterly hire fee for a bulk tank (includes maintenance and upkeep costs) | £23.00 |
| Refilling a bulk tank (on demand refills) | Refilling a 1200-litre bulk tank from 20% to 87% (maximum safe fill level) | |
| Monthly refill fee (scheduled refills) | Refilling a 1200-litre bulk tank (estimated use for a 44m² caravan) |
Cylinders
We supply thousands of gas cylinders to homes and businesses across Shetland every year, with weekly deliveries to every part of mainland Shetland year-round.
For more information on buying cylinders and our delivery service, please view the page linked below.
