Propane

WTP-GC wrote:
I stand by my original statement, that LP generator systems should not be the system of choice for home or RV use.

Propane fuel is more stable for long term storage vs gasoline or diesel.

Yes 24/7 running the air off-grid in an RV the propane volume will be an issue.

When adding aftermarket propane storage space for extra bottles it will behove you to read the OSHA safety standards before you proceed. Remember, it's a gas that is heavier than air and needs to be vented out the bottom of any storage area.

Wild Card wrote:

ford truck guy wrote:

Wild Card wrote:
Replacing the LP gen with a gasser and adding a 30gal fuel cell might be a worth while option.

Why they would install an LP gen and not install a bulk tank is just rediculous if you ask me. Glad to have a gass 5500. I can run 3-4 days on a 30 gallon tank.

Not everyone has the luxury of having a toy hauler that is equipped with a fuel tank... With the fifth wheels, there is not a lot of usable spots for a 10 gallon fuel tank.....

That was for sure a shoot from the hip reply.


And by the way DOT regulation is 1000# or 25 20# cylinder before it becomes HAZMAT placard.

It was not meant to be... If it seamed that way, I apologize...
Simply stating that MOST of these large fifth wheels have a lot of inside space, but when it comes to the generator compartment, or basement there is just no space for a fuel cell, and proper ventilation.
Onan of Indiana looked at mine, that was not an option

ford truck guy wrote:

Wild Card wrote:
Replacing the LP gen with a gasser and adding a 30gal fuel cell might be a worth while option.

Why they would install an LP gen and not install a bulk tank is just rediculous if you ask me. Glad to have a gass 5500. I can run 3-4 days on a 30 gallon tank.

Not everyone has the luxury of having a toy hauler that is equipped with a fuel tank... With the fifth wheels, there is not a lot of usable spots for a 10 gallon fuel tank.....

That was for sure a shoot from the hip reply.


And by the way DOT regulation is 1000# or 25 20# cylinder before it becomes HAZMAT placard.

time2roll wrote:

Dave H M wrote:

WTP-GC wrote:
This is the problem with any LP generator I've seen, be for home, commercial or RV use. It drinks too much fuel to be effective in my opinion. I have family who just installed a LP 20KW generator, and it will empty the tank in a little over a day of power outage. That's no good. I'll always favor a traditional fuel generator until/unless the fuel efficiency of LP units improves significantly.

:h What is the tank capacity?

Yes so multiply the tank size by 10 and you are good to go.
The fuel consumption should not have been a secret before installation.

Correction, it'll run a little over 2 days fluctuating between partial and full loads using. 200 gallon tank. But I never said that fuel consumption was a secret. They knew this long before making the purchase.

In rural FL, the primary purpose of a generator like this is for power outages due to major storms (hurricanes, damaging thunderstorms). If we lose power, it could last several days. My folks lost power for 7 days during the most recent Hurricane Irma. Regular fuels (gas, diesel) remained available at virtually all times. Propane deliveries require a company that's open, a driver, and roads passable by the truck.

I stand by my original statement, that LP generator systems should not be the system of choice for home or RV use.

Thanks ford

Wild Card wrote:
Replacing the LP gen with a gasser and adding a 30gal fuel cell might be a worth while option.

Why they would install an LP gen and not install a bulk tank is just rediculous if you ask me. Glad to have a gass 5500. I can run 3-4 days on a 30 gallon tank.

Not everyone has the luxury of having a toy hauler that is equipped with a fuel tank... With the fifth wheels, there is not a lot of usable spots for a 10 gallon fuel tank.....

That’s what I’m thinking of. Do you know if they have a kit that can be installed to run LP or gas?

Xflyhighx wrote:
Hello Ford truck guy. Can you travel with the tanks full. If not, what do you do with the ones that still have gas in them. What size tanks are you using?
Thanks a lot

I would have to freshen up on the regulations on what amount is considered “ BULK” propane...

For me, it was easy as I shipped the 4 empty 40# cylinders down to VA from PA on one of our shuttle trucks ( the driver has HAZMAT endorsement ).. I picked up the empties from our shop and drove them 20 minutes to the track.... I then went to Costco and filled as needed .

Once done, I dropped ( the empties ) them back off at our shop and had them shipped back up to PA on the next shuttle..

As I know this will not work for anyone else, I simply stated the usage of our boondocking with LP.. If I were to rely on the Onan more than I do, I would have thought about an alternative plan B..... BUT for our casual user its perfect

Replacing the LP gen with a gasser and adding a 30gal fuel cell might be a worth while option.

Why they would install an LP gen and not install a bulk tank is just rediculous if you ask me. Glad to have a gass 5500. I can run 3-4 days on a 30 gallon tank.