Propane usage for a Refrigerator
I am wondering about the approximate propane usage when the refer is running on propane. I am thinking of leaving the refer on between short trips when parked in the storage lot.
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Seems wasteful to me. I'd recommend going and turning it on maybe 24hrs before you plan on loading it up, anything more is wasting fuel and energy IMHO. Not to mention you're still using DC power even when running on propane.
As far as usage goes, of course it varies, we've gone a 4 day weekend using the furnace, water heater and fridge all on propane and that includes turning the fridge on the day before, we used just over half a 20lb tank (truck camper). And we weren't being conservative. I haven't a clue how long it'd take just the refer to drain a tank. I'd be more concerned with battery life.
As far as usage goes, of course it varies, we've gone a 4 day weekend using the furnace, water heater and fridge all on propane and that includes turning the fridge on the day before, we used just over half a 20lb tank (truck camper). And we weren't being conservative. I haven't a clue how long it'd take just the refer to drain a tank. I'd be more concerned with battery life.
