Is a propane fire ring a waste of money???
I was thinking of buying a propane fire ring. Does anyone have any comments. I seems to be a cool idea but i would have to carry a propane tank and then the fire ring unit in the back seat. Is it...
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GordonThree wrote:
It is a waste of money, BUT is that a bad thing? If you enjoy having a no hassle fire, why not? It's cheap entertainment I guess. Almost all of RVing is a waste of money, but it's a very popular waste.
I built a 24" double ring fire pit on my deck. Added a couple of propane torches for evening firelight. I got all my stuff from this guy: Easy Fire Pits I have two 100lb propane tanks which feed it: Link. Each tank holds 23-24 gallons of propane, and at $2/gallon it is a C-note to fill them up. (Not to mention they weight a LOT more than 100lbs when full). I refill them 2-3 times a year.
Is it a waste of money?? Absolutely! No question about it. I am pissing away money on propane just to watch it burn. But I enjoy the time with friends out on the deck in the evenings. And being propane exempts me from the outdoor burning bans.
The trick is putting the propane in the 'discretionary fun expenses' category rather than the 'life necessities' category. If my financial situation changes then running the fire pit on the deck will be one of the first things to go. But as of right now I can afford it and I enjoy it. And that thinking it is not too different from RV ownership in general.
Thanks,
-Eric
