Extreme Cold+Propane Tanks: Advice Needed!

[greenrvgreen]

I know there are several forum members who routinely camp in sub-zero temperatures, and I'm hoping they can chime in with their experiences. I'm hoping next winter to camp WITHOUT hookups in places where temps regularly dip into the single digits (F) or below zero overnight. Temps would rise in the daytime but are not likely to rise above freezing. And as I said I would be boondocking without hookups.

My question for those who camp in cold temps, what can be done to prevent your LP tanks from getting so cold that the gas no longer flows? I see there are tank heaters out there, do they work? And what about the piping? If the LP needs to flow twenty feet outside the cabin before it gets to the LP generator, is that an additional vulnerability? And what should be done? Pipe heaters and/or insulation?

Thanks!

[time2roll]

Are you using a propane generator?
Otherwise the flow rate is fairly small so stay above minus 30 degrees.

I would be far more concerned about my battery freezing as the charge is depleted.

Have only been down to about -10F.

[pianotuna]

Hi Greenrvgreen,

Propane boils at -42.5 C.

I've used my RV at -37 C (-34 F)

I do have a tank heater--but have never had to use it. It is one of those stick on Magnetic heaters intended for use as a block heater.

If the tank is large I don't think it will be an issue. Large lines from the tank to the furnace should be used.