lp gas

If you're in an area that gets occasional winter storms with the power out for a day or more, you might want to fill the LP and gas tanks as a 'just in case' precaution. It can be nice to have a heated 'refuge,' even if the water system is dry.

Jim, "Mo' coffee!"


Thanks Jim, I just did that sounds like a great idea being in South Dakota.

If you're in an area that gets occasional winter storms with the power out for a day or more, you might want to fill the LP and gas tanks as a 'just in case' precaution. It can be nice to have a heated 'refuge,' even if the water system is dry.

Jim, "Mo' coffee!"

IAMICHABOD wrote:

Bobbo wrote:

jdog wrote:
Why are people creating problems? You don't have to do anything with propane in the winter. Think about it, people in cold remote areas use propane to heat with. Just read where some guy thought he had a problem with RV antifreeze in his water heater. So what! Another guy was worried because his tire pressure went up when the tires warmed up, normal. That expansion, due to heat, is allowed for, that's why pressure is read cold.

Take a chill pill.

These guys are new and don't yet know everything like SOME of us do. Try to help, or bypass, but don't make the new guys feel bad about asking questions. If they don't ask, they will miss something that will cost them big bucks.

We

X2 looks like another one for the block list :B

Well Iamichabod, you are on my blocked list!

LP does not go bad no matter how lone is sets. That is why it makes a very good fuel for a stand by generator. It will not gum up the fuel system.

I like to store our rig indoors over winter with a full gas tank and full LP tank just in case the rig is outside but we need the rig warm inside. Or in emergency we need power for the main house. Like most of you, our rig is a 4000 watt portable power station with 40 gallons of replenishable fuel.

But there is no technical reason why LP tanks need to be full or even empty during winter.

When I get back from a trip if I don't think I will be using the MH for a few months this is what I do. After being home for about 2 of 3 weeks I take ou the MH for a drive and run the gen. then fill the gas tank. If its going to be a while put stable in before the gas. then in about 2 or 3 weeks Take it out for another drive and run gen and fill LP tank. But if it is hurricane season all bets are off. Keep everything full so I can get out of dodge. If I lived up north would keep LP full just in case of snow storm nocking out power. Hope this helps you on weather to fill or not.

campmanfromSD,

No problem with leaving it as it is. I would recommend shutting off the main valve, though.

My personal preference, though, is to try to have it near filled, just in case we need to use the rig during the winter months. If I don't need it, then it's all ready to go in the springtime. A few years back we had a freak blizzard at the end of October and power was out for the better part of a week. We were able to do our cooking in the motorhome using the propane stove and microwave (using the generator). Plus the propane keep the motorhome refer cold.

But no harm will come from it being left at any level of fill.

~Rick

Bobbo wrote:

jdog wrote:
Why are people creating problems? You don't have to do anything with propane in the winter. Think about it, people in cold remote areas use propane to heat with. Just read where some guy thought he had a problem with RV antifreeze in his water heater. So what! Another guy was worried because his tire pressure went up when the tires warmed up, normal. That expansion, due to heat, is allowed for, that's why pressure is read cold.

Take a chill pill.

These guys are new and don't yet know everything like SOME of us do. Try to help, or bypass, but don't make the new guys feel bad about asking questions. If they don't ask, they will miss something that will cost them big bucks.

X2 looks like another one for the block list :B

I leave my tanks at what ever level they are when I finish the season.

jdog wrote:
Why are people creating problems? You don't have to do anything with propane in the winter. Think about it, people in cold remote areas use propane to heat with. Just read where some guy thought he had a problem with RV antifreeze in his water heater. So what! Another guy was worried because his tire pressure went up when the tires warmed up, normal. That expansion, due to heat, is allowed for, that's why pressure is read cold.

Take a chill pill.

These guys are new and don't yet know everything like SOME of us do. Try to help, or bypass, but don't make the new guys feel bad about asking questions. If they don't ask, they will miss something that will cost them big bucks.