Propane usage
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Propane usage
If you have two tanks on your rig, do you run off one tank at a time or do you select the center position to use both tank equally. My last camper was sold 10 years ago. I used one side at a time. That way when I went out again I only had to fill one tank. I always started each trip with two full tanks. you never know what may happen to the weather that will require the heater to run and burn it up faster.
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Mine will direct towards one tank. That is generally what I do.
But with the other tank on it will automatically switch over if needed.
In the winter I will turn on both tanks at night so if one does run out then the other will start feeding.
I don't fill them up till then are empty.
But with the other tank on it will automatically switch over if needed.
In the winter I will turn on both tanks at night so if one does run out then the other will start feeding.
I don't fill them up till then are empty.
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Mine will direct towards one tank. That is generally what I do.
But with the other tank on it will automatically switch over if needed.
In the winter I will turn on both tanks at night so if one does run out then the other will start feeding.
I don't fill them up till then are empty.
But with the other tank on it will automatically switch over if needed.
In the winter I will turn on both tanks at night so if one does run out then the other will start feeding.
I don't fill them up till then are empty.
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This is living dangerously! Running out of propane for cooking or heat would leave not any explanation or justification enough to make the trip a livable experience with the DW. So, I always keep one tank full just to avoid such a catastrophic situation...
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This exactly, I thought that was how everyone handled the propane situation.
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I've heard / read of lots of people leaving the second tank turned off, I assume so they'll be sure when the first one is empty?? Kinda defeats the purpose of having the auto change over. I just check occasionally to see if the indicator has turned red , then I know it's time to get one filled (or swap it out for a full one).
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I've heard / read of lots of people leaving the second tank turned off, I assume so they'll be sure when the first one is empty?? Kinda defeats the purpose of having the auto change over. I just check occasionally to see if the indicator has turned red , then I know it's time to get one filled (or swap it out for a full one).
I've heard / read of lots of people leaving the second tank turned off, I assume so they'll be sure when the first one is empty?? Kinda defeats the purpose of having the auto change over. I just check occasionally to see if the indicator has turned red , then I know it's time to get one filled (or swap it out for a full one).
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I actually leave the second tank off. I've been in a situation where I had a leak, had it corrected and in the mean time, the primary tank went empty. I later went to VT, and in the middle of the night we ran out of propane. That was a very cold night. I now leave one tank off so I know when I'm getting low. If I have to get up and change over tanks, so be it. At least I have heat when its 34 degrees out.
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I'm no expert, but I run both tanks open on auto changeover. So far I'm impressed with the fact that I'm still on 30# tank number one. Our first trip the heater ran a lot, we use the stove here and there and the fridge is always on when moving, but I use the electric water heater whenever possible.
A buddy who has 20# tanks has been burning through them................but he's been starting his fridge on propane 2 days before every trip. He said someone told him he couldn't run the fridge off a 15 amp service. He's been corrected and will save some propane now!
A buddy who has 20# tanks has been burning through them................but he's been starting his fridge on propane 2 days before every trip. He said someone told him he couldn't run the fridge off a 15 amp service. He's been corrected and will save some propane now!