ticki2 wrote:
Another alternative that would not require modification would be to go to 20# aluminum cylinders . This reduces the weight of each full by almost 20# , which can be considerable when lifting to shoulder height. IIRC you are down to WH and generator for LP usage . Don't have an LP generator so don't know what the consumption is , or how much you use it . If you dump at campgrounds most have LP so it may not involve to many extra stops . Just a thought .:)
I would never give up 1/3 of my boondocking capacity.
So... no 20# BBQ Grill bottles
My fridge runs on propane for 4 to 6 months at a time.
The water heater runs for < 15 minutes for our back to back Navy showers
But... when it's HOT our generator might run 12 hours per day for the airconditioner
We might be in a state park for a day every 5 or 6 weeks.... and dump tanks while there.... never found propane there.
In more than 12 years we got desperate enough to go to a commercial/ private campground and pay a fee to dump our tanks 3 times. That is all, after spending 1081 nights in this camper.
Note... I would rather wrestle two 30# bottles than have to add 33% more stops, set up ladders, remove, fill, replace, the equilivant of three 20# bottles to have the same staying power.
i.e., If a 20# bottle lasts a week, 2 bottles last ewo 2 weeks, 3 = 3 weeeks... but I only have room for 2 bottles
But...If a 30# bottle lasts a week and a half, 2 bottles last 3 weeks ... I still only have room for 2 bottles... but no lifting at all for another 3 weeks (one third less.... Wheeee!)
I always feel lucky... I'd rather take a chance on geting some help... than have to to fill 20# bottles an 8 extra times on a 6 month long trip
BTW...I'm the guy that hates campgrounds... that loves to travel.
