LP generators fuel consumption
Looking into adding an Onan 5.5 LP Generator to my fifth wheel.... I already have the prep kit... If I install the LP version , how long are you guys running them without swapping both bottles? I have...
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Aka the breeze wrote:Lantley wrote:Aka the breeze wrote:7 hours out of a 20# tank. My RV came standard with 4-20# tanks. For 80# total
the ease of just pressing a button to start when needed sounds real nice , not to mention running booth AC's...
Not many ( if all ) real world answers here yet...
On edit... Actually , no real word answers
Efficiency is not the strong point of the LP genset.
However it is great for occasional use.
The trade off in efficiency is there are no gas cans and no stale gas carb. issues to deal with. Genset is very reliable.
I am happy with mt lp Onan.
Keep in mind I am a convenience user. Lunch breaks, Wal mart overnights,
Marina Boon-docking, I do not go off the grid for long stretches. Seldom off the grids for more than 2-3 days.
If you are a heavy user to the point efficiency matters gas or diesel maybe better. But as an occasional user.
The reliability and convenience can't be beat.
Thanks , this is the type of answer I was looking for... I am on shore power 90% of the time... It's for the 2-3 times a year we go boondocking...and for the short stops during travel with the dogs...We can cool down the RV and they can stay there...so basically, we would be the same type of user...so it sounds like 28 hrs at full use out of 2 40# tanks is not out of the question...
Correct 28 hours is a reasonable expectation.
You can leave dogs in RV and go into a restaurant. Or stop for lunch and use A/C and microwave. You can do an overnight at Wal Mart or go off grid for a couple of days without issue.
You can do all of these things without making any special plans or loading up anything. Just be sure your onboard lp tanks are full and your good to go.
