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Propane longevity?

frankiebIII
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I am doing a lot of tailgating this season. I have a 60 gallon propane tank that was filled a few weeks ago. I want to trust my on board propane gauge but don't want to run out during my time tailgating/dry camping. I am using it mostly for the fridge and a few other light duties.

My question is does anybody have a guess as to how many gallons you would burn running a double door fridge at coolest temperature for 24 hours straight?

Thanks.
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frankiebIII wrote:
I am doing a lot of tailgating this season. I have a 60 gallon propane tank that was filled a few weeks ago. I want to trust my on board propane gauge but don't want to run out during my time tailgating/dry camping. I am using it mostly for the fridge and a few other light duties.

My question is does anybody have a guess as to how many gallons you would burn running a double door fridge at coolest temperature for 24 hours straight?

Thanks.


The specs for that coach list a 39 gallon LP tank. When filled to 80% that would be approximately 31.2 gallons of liquid.

Not that that changes most of the advice offered. You should never run out in one season of tailgating when running the refer, hot water tank and cook stove.

chuckftboy
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You won't run out this season
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racerguy
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Same as others here. My coach has a 39 gallon tank that has been filled once in the last 14 months. We dry camp a LOT.

Canadian_Rainbi
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We have a 100 pound tank at the stick house that runs nothing but the gas stove top. I lasts at least two years, sometimes three.

You should be fine as long as you don't run the furnace.

Bobbo
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My 15 gallon tank lasts me about 2 years, and I boondock a lot.
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John___Angela
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IMHO based on experience, depending on outside temperatures etc, 6 to 8 months.
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60 gallons should last you 6 months.
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Escargot
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I take my RV out at least 3, usually 4, weekends per month.
I filled (80%) my 12 gallon propane tank on June 1, and use the propane generator for a/c or the furnace, cooking at least one meal per weekend day, boiling water for coffee two to three times per outing day, running the microwave, running the water heater, and exercising the generator at least half an hour per month, and the refrigerator round the clock. Granted, my frig is smaller than your frig, but still ...
I have yet to refill the tank in 4+ months.
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Executive45
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I filled my propane tank four years ago and haven't touched it since..maybe it's time.....Dennis
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RoyB
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google says

Dometic Servel RGE400 Specifications
Servel Models RGE 400B and RGE 400W
Exterior color B for Bisque and W for White
Fuel Propane LP Gas powered 100% - AC plug for Backup Only*
Energy use in 24 hours - ambient 77°F (25°C) - ISO Standards
Gas Consumption 1.1 pound (500 gram) or about one quart per day
Electrical Backup* 120V AC 60Hz at 325 Watts or 3.9kwh per day


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Altern
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I'm going to take a WAG and say: maybe a gallon or less?

2oldman
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0.112 gallon.
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