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Sunnyside42
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Sep 01, 2015

5K LP Generator - consumption rate?

Hey Folks,
From what I've read, a common perception is that LP generators consume "a lot" of gas. I'm weighing my options between a built-in Onan vs a pair a Honda gensets.

If I'm planning on running the AC for say 6-8 hours and maybe 1-2 hours during the day, how much LP gas are we talking about using? I'm planning on having about 80 lbs onboard which would also be used for light cooking. Could this setup last 4-5 days?

Cheers!
  • Onan 5500 is .6 gallons per hour. So for 10 hours per day is 10 X .6= 6 gal per day. 5 days X 6 gal=30 gal. LP wieghs 4.2 lbs per gal. 30 X 4.2=126 lbs so no 80 lbs won't get it done.

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