Refill Propane vs Exchange
We were camping at Killbear Provincial Park recently. It's a park we routinely go to and there is store just outside the park that sells the usual supplies including refilling of propane tanks. I was ...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:
Not that this matters much to most RVes, but ...
What you get at your refill station is not likely 100% pure propane (C3H8). It is typically blend with butane (C4H10), which is a bit cheaper. The amount of butane typically depends on the time of year. One problem with butane is that its boiling point (the point where it turn from liquid to vapor) is around 34F (1C) while propane is about -44F (-42C).
In winter, if your tank contains a high concentration of butane (from a summer fill up) you may not have enough vapor to actually get it to burn !
I believe this also qualifies as a crock. Please explain how going to a refill station gets you inferior propane. I have done this for over 30 years and have camped in the 20's a few times. Never had trouble with my propane. And, are you saying getting an exchange gets you better propane? What? In my area the big propane dealers drive out and fill large home tanks. These same trucks will go to a refill dealer and fill their tanks too. Please support your claim here. I think it is all wet which is a nicer way to say the same thing as you did earlier.
