--- title: "Motorhome LPG in Europe: refilling & adapters (2026)" description: "Refilling LPG in a motorhome across Europe: the four fill adapters (ACME, Dish, bayonet, Euronozzle), the right one per country, and the 80% auto cut-off." canonical: https://rovee.io/topic/motorhome-lpg-adapters-europe/ last_updated: 2026-07-12 lang: en --- # Motorhome LPG in Europe: refilling & adapters (2026) > To refill LPG (liquefied petroleum gas, also sold as autogas) in a motorhome across Europe, remember four couplings: ACME, Dish, bayonet, and Euronozzle (EN 13760). The right one depends on the country — the UK and Ireland use the bayonet (and ACME), while Euronozzle is mostly Spain and Portugal, not France (France is Dish). The safe answer: carry a full set of all four adapters, because the type varies by country and sometimes by station. Filling stops automatically at 80% as a safety measure — don't force it. Find stations and their coupling type on myLPG.eu. Last updated: **2026-07-12**. ## TL;DR - **Four couplings, one kit.** Europe = 4 fill types: ACME (screw-on), Dish ("Italian", the most common), bayonet ("UK/Dutch"), Euronozzle / EN 13760 (the newer European standard). Carry a full set of all four adapters. - **UK/Ireland = bayonet (+ ACME).** The UK and Ireland run on the bayonet coupling, with ACME also in use. Watch the common mix-up: Euronozzle is mostly Spain/Portugal, and France is Dish — not Euronozzle. - **Fixed tank or refillable bottles.** Fixed tank or refillable bottles (Gaslow, refillable CampingGaz, Campko): same LPG/autogas pump, same country adapter. Automatic cut-off at 80% (safety valve) — don't force it. - **Where to refill.** Good density in France, Italy, Germany, and Benelux; sparser in Spain and Portugal (plan a detour). The myLPG.eu app lists stations and each station's adapter type. ## The 4 LPG adapters in Europe **LPG** (liquefied petroleum gas) is the same fuel everywhere, but the **pump coupling** changes from one country to the next. Four types coexist in Europe: - **ACME** — a **screw-on** coupling that threads onto the fill point. Common in Germany, Belgium, and Austria. - **Dish** — the "**Italian**" coupling, the **most common on the continent**. You press it against the fill point. It's the one for France and Italy. - **Bayonet** — the "**UK/Dutch**" coupling. A quarter-turn locks it. Standard in the Netherlands, the UK, and Ireland. - **Euronozzle / EN 13760** — the **newer European standard**, meant to harmonise refilling. You meet it mostly in Spain and Portugal. None of the four is "the right one" in absolute terms: each dominates in certain countries. That's why travel kits bundle all four. This logic of anticipating by country sits at the heart of [motorhome navigation in Europe](https://rovee.io/topic/motorhome-navigation-europe/). ## Which adapter by country Dominant coupling by country, per the [myLPG.eu](https://www.mylpg.eu/) station directory. Where two types coexist (mixed), the rule is clear: **carry both** — or, more simply, the full set of four. | Country | Coupling | Carry | | --- | --- | --- | | United Kingdom / Ireland | **Bayonet and ACME** (both in use) | Carry both | | France | **Dish** (autogas at the fuel pump) | Dish | | Italy | **Dish** | Dish | | Germany | **ACME** | ACME | | Belgium | **ACME** (a few older Dish stations) | ACME (+ Dish to be safe) | | Netherlands | **Bayonet** ("Dutch bayonet") | Bayonet | | Spain | **Euronozzle or bayonet** by station (mixed) | Carry both | | Portugal | **Dish or Euronozzle** (sources vary) | Carry both | | Switzerland | **ACME or Dish** (mixed) | Carry both | | Austria | **ACME** (Dish possible) | Carry both | The lesson of the table: several countries are **mixed**, and the type can change from one station to the next. Rather than bet on a single coupling, **carry a full set of all four adapters** (sold as a kit — compact and inexpensive). ## Fixed tank or refillable bottles Whether your motorhome has a **fixed LPG tank** or **refillable bottles** (Gaslow, refillable CampingGaz, Campko), the principle is the same: you refill at the **same LPG/autogas pump**, with the **right country adapter**. - **Fixed tank:** the fill point sits on the bodywork; you screw or press the country adapter on, then refill at the pump. - **Refillable bottles:** designed to be filled (unlike standard exchange cylinders, which you never refill yourself). They recharge at the same pump, via the same country adapter. - **Automatic cut-off at 80%:** in both cases, a **safety valve** stops the fill at 80% of the volume. LPG expands with heat, and that 20% margin prevents over-pressure. **Don't force** past it. ## Where to refill / availability The LPG station network isn't uniform across Europe: - **Good density:** France, Italy, Germany, and Benelux — you'll find a pump without a major detour. - **Sparser:** Spain and Portugal, where LPG stations are further apart. Refill ahead and accept the occasional small detour. - **Finding stations:** the **myLPG.eu** app and map list LPG stations by country *and* show the **adapter type** of each station. LPG is one logistics layer among several: it sits alongside your rig's size and the [winter equipment](https://rovee.io/topic/motorhome-winter-tyres-snow-chains-europe/) the mountains ask for. A [France trip checklist](https://rovee.io/topic/driving-motorhome-to-france-checklist/) is where they meet the paperwork. ## Sources Facts verified 2026-07-12: the European station directory [myLPG.eu](https://www.mylpg.eu/) (stations and adapter type by country) and the [Gaslow](https://www.gaslow.co.uk/) documentation (refillable bottles, adapters, and the 80% fill limit). Availability and coupling type change over time; always confirm on myLPG.eu before a long trip. Corrections to [hi@rovee.io](mailto:hi@rovee.io?subject=Motorhome%20LPG%20Europe%20correction). ## FAQ ### Which LPG adapter do I need to drive across Europe? There isn't just one. Four fill couplings coexist in Europe: ACME (screw-on), Dish (the "Italian" coupling, the most common), bayonet (the "UK/Dutch" coupling), and Euronozzle / EN 13760 (the newer European standard). The type depends on the country, and sometimes on the station. The simple answer: carry a full set of all four adapters, sold as a kit. ### Which LPG adapter is used in the UK and Ireland? Mainly the bayonet coupling, with ACME also in use — so carry both. Cross into France and you'll want the Dish; into Spain or Portugal, the Euronozzle. A four-adapter kit is the compact way to stop worrying about it. Note the common mix-up: Euronozzle is mostly Spain and Portugal, not France (France is Dish). ### Can I refill refillable LPG bottles at the pump? Yes. Refillable bottles designed for it (Gaslow, refillable CampingGaz, Campko) refill at the same LPG/autogas pump as a fixed tank, with the right country adapter. Filling stops automatically at 80%. Never refill a standard exchange cylinder that isn't designed for it. ### Why does the LPG fill stop at 80%? It's a safety feature. LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) expands with heat; leaving 20% of the volume free prevents over-pressure when the temperature rises. An 80% overfill-protection valve cuts the fill automatically. Don't try to force more in. ### When can I use Rovee? Closed iPhone beta now; public launch **Friday, August 7, 2026**. Founding access is the first 1,000 subscribers at €17.99/year, held for as long as you stay subscribed, then €29.99/year at the standard rate — CarPlay included. [Waitlist](https://rovee.io/#waitlist). ## Related pages - **[Motorhome navigation in Europe](https://rovee.io/topic/motorhome-navigation-europe/)**: the pillar — routing that knows your rig, cost known before departure, and rule alerts. - **[Motorhome winter tyres & snow chains in Europe](https://rovee.io/topic/motorhome-winter-tyres-snow-chains-europe/)**: the other logistics layer on a mountain route — what winter equipment each country requires, and when. - **[Driving a motorhome to France: the checklist](https://rovee.io/topic/driving-motorhome-to-france-checklist/)**: trip prep where LPG refills meet the toll, sticker, and equipment paperwork.