In my search for a newer MH I called a guy that had a 2007 Daybreak with a Ford Chassis and that can run off propane also. I have heard about this set up before but never actually talked to anyone that had this set up. The main reason I called was that the MH only had 10,000 miles on it, but the exterior decals were shot which seems to be common with these MH's. Does anyone know anything about this set up or have actual experience with it? Is this a plus? On the surface it seems like an advantage.

Are you sure he wasn't talking about the generator?I see no reason for the main engine to run off of propane.Bill

I wonder if it was a conversion. I had never heard of a RV manufacturer doing that, but its sure possible. It was played with quite a bit for alternative fuel credits.

Trackrig wrote:Are you sure he wasn't talking about the generator?I see no reason for the main engine to run off of propane.Bill Yes he said he has two propane tanks one for the house and one for the engine. These conversions were more common in Canada a while back because propane was cheaper than gas and I believe the govt subsidized the conversion. What I have be told is propane is much cleaner than gas, longer engine life with fewer emissions.

It's been a few years ago, but at one time I purchased service parts for a customer who had stationary engines that ran on methane. Valve wear was a problem (lack of lubrication). We had to source special hardened valves and seats and service life was rather short. I believe propane engines share that characteristic.

Winnebago used to have a dual fuel option back in the 80's (I think the 80's). You could switch from gasoline to propane.

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MountainAir05
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2017
kmb1966 wrote:
Winnebago used to have a dual fuel option back in the 80's (I think the 80's). You could switch from gasoline to propane.

Yes we had one.
kmb1966
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
Winnebago used to have a dual fuel option back in the 80's (I think the 80's). You could switch from gasoline to propane.
Tal_IL
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
It's been a few years ago, but at one time I purchased service parts for a customer who had stationary engines that ran on methane. Valve wear was a problem (lack of lubrication). We had to source special hardened valves and seats and service life was rather short. I believe propane engines share that characteristic.
Gjac
Explorer III
Apr 13, 2017
Trackrig wrote:
Are you sure he wasn't talking about the generator?

I see no reason for the main engine to run off of propane.

Bill
Yes he said he has two propane tanks one for the house and one for the engine. These conversions were more common in Canada a while back because propane was cheaper than gas and I believe the govt subsidized the conversion. What I have be told is propane is much cleaner than gas, longer engine life with fewer emissions.
Mile_High
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
I wonder if it was a conversion. I had never heard of a RV manufacturer doing that, but its sure possible. It was played with quite a bit for alternative fuel credits.
Trackrig
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2017
Are you sure he wasn't talking about the generator?

I see no reason for the main engine to run off of propane.

Bill

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