Cost of propane vs gas generator.
I have read a lot about the pro/con of gas/propane generators. I have an almost new champion 75537i 3100 watt remote start inverter gas generator. I am in the process of purchasing a used FW that com...
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Bear in mind that if the 5er has 30-lb portable LP tanks like I have on my TT, those are a lot easier to fill than the built-in tank on most MHs. With an auto changeover regulator, you can take one tank off and get it filled while you still have capacity in tank #2, so you are never totally out.
At 3 lbs/hr at 1/2 load (from post above) that means about 10 hrs of gen time before tank #1 is empty, assuming minimal usage for fridge and HWH.
I would be inclined toward push-button convenience of the propane, but I think a lot depends on how you are camping...
If you are using the gen just to charge the batteries and for occasional micro/hair dryer usage, then propane is the way to go. If you are going to park out on BLM land for a few weeks and run the gen 24/7 for a/c, then gas is probably your better bet.
I would use the built-in as the primary, and if a trip is likely to call for heavy gen usage, then bring the gas along and use it instead.
At 3 lbs/hr at 1/2 load (from post above) that means about 10 hrs of gen time before tank #1 is empty, assuming minimal usage for fridge and HWH.
I would be inclined toward push-button convenience of the propane, but I think a lot depends on how you are camping...
If you are using the gen just to charge the batteries and for occasional micro/hair dryer usage, then propane is the way to go. If you are going to park out on BLM land for a few weeks and run the gen 24/7 for a/c, then gas is probably your better bet.
I would use the built-in as the primary, and if a trip is likely to call for heavy gen usage, then bring the gas along and use it instead.
