Propane versus gasoline generator
Do propane generators suffer from the same problems as gasoline ones, namely the dried up laquer problem in the carb and jets? Isn't it a no brainer to have a propane generator since then you share...
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Propane does burn cleaner. There are no carb or bad gas issues with lp.
Propane is generally less efficient. An lp genset will burn more fuel vs. a gasoline genset. There is more energy in a gallon of gasoline vs.a gallon of lp.
Transporting fuel will vary based on the RV type. Motorized RV's gas or diesel will always be easier based on the engine type of the RV.
Towable RV's present more of a challenge. A toy hauler generally has a built in gasoline tank which works well for a built in gasoline powered genset.
However a towable 5'er generally has no gasoline tank. Portable gas cans or portable LP tanks are your only method.
Most fiver's comes with LP tanks already installed on board making a LP genset and easier solution from a transportation and storage viewpoint.
My 5'er comes with 4-20# lp tanks from the factory. Making a lp genset a viable solution for power.
I am a convenience genset user and lp works great for me. However if I were a heavy genset user I might consider a different fuel source.
Camping style, usage,and RV types are all factors to consider when choosing a genset fuel type
Propane is generally less efficient. An lp genset will burn more fuel vs. a gasoline genset. There is more energy in a gallon of gasoline vs.a gallon of lp.
Transporting fuel will vary based on the RV type. Motorized RV's gas or diesel will always be easier based on the engine type of the RV.
Towable RV's present more of a challenge. A toy hauler generally has a built in gasoline tank which works well for a built in gasoline powered genset.
However a towable 5'er generally has no gasoline tank. Portable gas cans or portable LP tanks are your only method.
Most fiver's comes with LP tanks already installed on board making a LP genset and easier solution from a transportation and storage viewpoint.
My 5'er comes with 4-20# lp tanks from the factory. Making a lp genset a viable solution for power.
I am a convenience genset user and lp works great for me. However if I were a heavy genset user I might consider a different fuel source.
Camping style, usage,and RV types are all factors to consider when choosing a genset fuel type
