Cost difference of propane vs electricity
Wish to find out which might be cheaper to operate when outside temps are the same. Electricity cost at .17c per KW. Hot water heater, (Atwood 10 gal. GC 10A-4E) is on only when needed, can be used ...
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I'm going to assume you're down in Texas snowbirding (based on a question you had a few weeks ago)and trying to get thru this cold snap.
Numbers are nice, but they seldom are valid compared to reality. For us we seem to get the best return by running the fridge on propane and using ceramic heaters for zone heat.
Close off parts of the rig and only heat the section you're in. The RV furnace can't do this, and they are not very efficient. Just feel the exhaust and you'll see how hot it is. Other thing is from time to time you'll lose park power, and it sure is nice to know you have lots of propane while waiting for the electric to come back on.
Numbers are nice, but they seldom are valid compared to reality. For us we seem to get the best return by running the fridge on propane and using ceramic heaters for zone heat.
Close off parts of the rig and only heat the section you're in. The RV furnace can't do this, and they are not very efficient. Just feel the exhaust and you'll see how hot it is. Other thing is from time to time you'll lose park power, and it sure is nice to know you have lots of propane while waiting for the electric to come back on.
