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Mon, 17 August 2015 10:32  |
Justin Brady
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Hey Guys as I am working on my remodel, I would like to rid myself of the huge propane tank and convert to a grill cylinder or 2. ( I need the space in the LP compartment for batteries)
I just don't want to regret it later!
My question is how long will a grill tank last?
I'll be running water heater, heater, stove and fridge on propane. (assume boondocking for this discussion).
I know the stove water heater and fridge have very low consumption and shouldn't be an issue for a weekend, but what about the furnace? Anyone know the consumption on a cool night?
I'm not opposed to carrying an extra tank for cold trips, but I'd like to have enough for it to not be inconvenient every trip out.
Justin Brady
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| Re: Propane Consumption [message #285210 is a reply to message #285209] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 10:40  |
roy1
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Keep in mind there is room for 2 golf cart batteries along with the starting battery between the passenger side front wheel and the front hood. Is this enough extra battery capacity for you?
Roy Keen
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76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Consumption [message #285212 is a reply to message #285209] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 10:42 |
Olly Schmidt
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Friends of mine did live in their RV doing the stuff you want to do on
propane. They had two 11l bottles with them, and it lasted a year.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Consumption [message #285213 is a reply to message #285209] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 10:59 |
Olly Schmidt
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Justin,
another idea re boondocking, space and batteries.
I was thinking about adding batteries to the coach as well, and thought
about adding them below. There is more than enough space in front of the
gas tank under the coach to host quite a bit of LiFePo4 batteries.
There is a thread about this, subject Best place for (large) house
batteries - maybe that's of interest to you
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Consumption [message #285214 is a reply to message #285209] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 10:51 |
James Hupy
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A 25 or 30 thousand btu furnace drinks propane in 35° weather. If you start
out with an 80% filled bbq tank which is 4.2 gallons or so, and heat hot
water and cook and run your fridge, I would think that you won't have
much, if any, left in reserve. For a weekend, that is. I hate screwing
around with changing tanks any more often than I need to. So the installed
tank works well for me. I heat my shop with propane and my driver will fill
my coach when he delivers propane to my shop. Ez Pz.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or.
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Aug 17, 2015 8:32 AM, "Justin Brady" wrote:
> Hey Guys as I am working on my remodel, I would like to rid myself of the
> huge propane tank and convert to a grill cylinder or 2. ( I need the space
> in the LP compartment for batteries)
>
> I just don't want to regret it later!
>
> My question is how long will a grill tank last?
> I'll be running water heater, heater, stove and fridge on propane. (assume
> boondocking for this discussion).
> I know the stove water heater and fridge have very low consumption and
> shouldn't be an issue for a weekend, but what about the furnace? Anyone know
> the consumption on a cool night?
>
> I'm not opposed to carrying an extra tank for cold trips, but I'd like to
> have enough for it to not be inconvenient every trip out.
>
>
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> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: Propane Consumption [message #285219 is a reply to message #285210] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 11:22 |
Justin Brady
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Roy,
I have moved my air compressor system to that location.
Peer,
I appreciate the ideas. The Li batteries are still in their infancy IMHO, I use them for motorcycles, but they are more hassle than they are worth (special chargers, temperature requirements, and short life spans) I'm going to stick to good ole' lead acid for this one!
Jim,
Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. I don't *plan* on any 35 degree camping but as this is my first Motorhome I'd like to be able to if I change my mind in the future.
Does anyone know if i could fit 2 golf cart batteries and 2 20lb tanks in there?
I guess if it ever stops raining I can just pull it and see.
Justin Brady
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1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: Propane Consumption [message #285226 is a reply to message #285209] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 11:44 |
Carl S.
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Our coach came to us with a Manchester 30# (6.8 gal) tank in place of the original. We do a fair amount of dry camping and the propane generally lasts for a whole year. We have the standard electric water heater, but a 3-way fridge and a propane stove that we use a lot while boondocking. Last year, we dry camped for a week, first half in Joshua Tree NP, second half at an FMCA rally in Indio, in January. It was very cold (at night) at Joshua Tree and we used the furnace to take the chill off before going to bed and again in the morning for a while. We used a bit more propane than usual that trip, but still did not have any issues.
Depending on where you live and the temps there, a BBQ tank should easily last you six months, if you don't use the furnace much. At least that has been our experience
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Propane Consumption [message #285227 is a reply to message #285226] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 11:47 |
Carl S.
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Carl S. wrote on Mon, 17 August 2015 09:44Our coach came to us with a Manchester 30# (6.8 gal) tank in place of the original. We do a fair amount of dry camping and the propane generally lasts for a whole year. We have the standard electric water heater, but a 3-way fridge and a propane stove that we use a lot while boondocking. Last year, we dry camped for a week, first half in Joshua Tree NP, second half at an FMCA rally in Indio, in January. It was very cold (at night) at Joshua Tree and we used the furnace to take the chill off before going to bed and again in the morning for a while. We used a bit more propane than usual that trip, but still did not have any issues.
Depending on where you live and the temps there, a BBQ tank should easily last you six months, if you don't use the furnace much. At least that has been our experience
Forgot to include a pic or two:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5675-gmc-propane-tank.html
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Propane Consumption [message #285231 is a reply to message #285227] |
Mon, 17 August 2015 12:43 |
Hal StClair
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30,000 BTU heater should use about 1/3 of a gallon an hour running continuously. An 8 cubic food refer should use around 1600 BTU an hour so figure around 58 hours a gallon (91,500 BTU per gallon of propane). Cooking depends on lots of variables.
Your use will vary depending on weather conditions, etc but these are the numbers.
Hal
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| Re: [GMCnet] Propane Consumption [message #285279 is a reply to message #285209] |
Tue, 18 August 2015 02:39 |
Mr ERFisher
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My concern is, in the future we will all go to a propane ONAN
- Diesel engine in gmc
- clean onan .. No carbon
- no carb problems
- etc
You will need the propane
Erf
On Monday, August 17, 2015, Justin Brady wrote:
> Hey Guys as I am working on my remodel, I would like to rid myself of the
> huge propane tank and convert to a grill cylinder or 2. ( I need the space
> in the LP compartment for batteries)
>
> I just don't want to regret it later!
>
> My question is how long will a grill tank last?
> I'll be running water heater, heater, stove and fridge on propane. (assume
> boondocking for this discussion).
> I know the stove water heater and fridge have very low consumption and
> shouldn't be an issue for a weekend, but what about the furnace? Anyone know
> the consumption on a cool night?
>
> I'm not opposed to carrying an extra tank for cold trips, but I'd like to
> have enough for it to not be inconvenient every trip out.
>
>
> --
> Justin Brady
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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