Full tank of Propane=How many days of usage?
Can you tell me how many days you can get out of a full tank of propane? Our camper is a 17C Jayco HTT and there are 3 of us camping. We used the propane for about 6 days over spring break, only at ...
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Most LP bottle/tank swaps only come with 15 lbs of fuel. The tank will hold 20 lbs.
Stamped on the handle will be T.W. and a number. This is the tare weight. The most accurate way to tell how much is left is weigh the tank and subtract the tare weight.
Don't hook 2 or more tanks together with both valves open. The pressure will equalize and you will have 2 tanks, both less than full. The best thing to do is run one tank empty and then close its valve. Now open the valve on the other tank. Of course you will have to re-light the pilot on the furnace, refrigerator, and water heater.
Most folks use a small portable electric heater instead of their furnace. Makes the gas last longer and is usually quieter. Probably not adequate for really cold weather.
Stamped on the handle will be T.W. and a number. This is the tare weight. The most accurate way to tell how much is left is weigh the tank and subtract the tare weight.
Don't hook 2 or more tanks together with both valves open. The pressure will equalize and you will have 2 tanks, both less than full. The best thing to do is run one tank empty and then close its valve. Now open the valve on the other tank. Of course you will have to re-light the pilot on the furnace, refrigerator, and water heater.
Most folks use a small portable electric heater instead of their furnace. Makes the gas last longer and is usually quieter. Probably not adequate for really cold weather.
