โJun-27-2016 06:09 PM
โJun-28-2016 08:42 AM
TomG2 wrote:Assuming this is a 30 amp RV running the air conditioner all day... I would definitely have the fridge and water on propane only.
All of this is in 95 degree weather.
โJun-28-2016 08:23 AM
DrewE wrote:TomG2 wrote:pianotuna wrote:
1 Gallon of Propane = 27 kWh (Kilowatt Hours) of electricity.
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So, if I pay less than $4.19/gallon (27 X $0.155/kwh) for propane, I am coming out ahead? Again, I know that I will not be saving hundreds of dollars, just not giving it to the park for electricity.
You do have to know the relative efficiency of the fridge on electric vs. propane. I would guess that somewhat more heat is lost from the propane (i.e. not transferred to the ammonia in the cooling system) than with electric, though I don't know that absolutely.
Otherwise, the math is correct. If you're actually paying, say, $2.19 a gallon for propane, then propane would undoubtedly be cheaper in your case. Your savings in that case could amount to almost $.50 per day.
โJun-28-2016 08:21 AM
TomG2 wrote:
I can do the math and I am as lazy as the next guy, but I don't like paying the park $0.155/kwh for electricity. Besides, the propane guy delivers right to the door. I have to purchase propane anyway since that is all my water heater uses. Sounds like I better get a more accurate reading on the electrical usage.
โJun-28-2016 06:11 AM
TomG2 wrote:pianotuna wrote:
1 Gallon of Propane = 27 kWh (Kilowatt Hours) of electricity.
.....snip.....
So, if I pay less than $4.19/gallon (27 X $0.155/kwh) for propane, I am coming out ahead? Again, I know that I will not be saving hundreds of dollars, just not giving it to the park for electricity.
โJun-28-2016 05:14 AM
pianotuna wrote:
1 Gallon of Propane = 27 kWh (Kilowatt Hours) of electricity.
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โJun-28-2016 05:02 AM
โJun-28-2016 04:46 AM
valhalla360 wrote:
Check your fridge, our heater element is only 180w
Also factor in the hassle of replacing the tank every couple weeks if running on propane.
Love the ability to have the fridge run when off the grid but once plugged in, so much easier to just use the electric.
โJun-28-2016 04:10 AM
โJun-28-2016 01:39 AM
pianotuna wrote:
Hi Tom,
It is nearly impossible to use 10 KWH for just the fridge. They commonly draw 325 watts. That would 7.8 KWH per day if it never cycled. Are you running the seal heater? If so turn it off.
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