Question about propane water heater?

CarnationSailor wrote:
I think the amount of propane used to keep the water hot is so small that you wouldn't notice a savings. To me, it wouldn't be worth the inconvenience.

Same thought here.

For me, water heater is turned on when I make camp, turned off when I break camp.

Hookups or boondocking

we turn ours off at night or if we are gone for more than 4 hours or so. more of a anal safety issue than anything else. the water will stay warm enough overnight, get up in the morning, turn it on, have my coffee and it is hot enough for showers etc.

Do you need to do this? NO. does it cause any reliability problems. I seriously doubt it.

I think the amount of propane used to keep the water hot is so small that you wouldn't notice a savings. To me, it wouldn't be worth the inconvenience.

Depends on your needs. Jut like a gas WH at home, it can be left on forever without issue.
Turning it on and off causes no appreciable wear.
Unless I'm dry camping, I leave it on.