How long does a 18lb propane tank last you?
Venturing out further now and wondering how long a typical 18 lb tank of gas lasts. I just don't have a feel for it yet even though I somehow can predict when the tank on the BBQ will run out. I...
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My camper has two 30lb tanks. We have never emptied even one of the tanks over the course of one season. This is a combination of hookup camping and non-electric camping.
At the end of the season, I take off the "used" propane tank and use it all winter hooked to the barbeque. Then in the spring I have it refilled, and start out the new season with full tanks.
I would feel confident with a single 20lb tank for a weekend - even for the whole year. You can always throw a spare tank in the back of the truck just in case.
Now, this all changes in cold weather - similar to what someone else posted, if you use the camper's propane heater you can burn through a lot of propane. In that case, definitely carry a spare tank.
I think you will find in general you will use a lot less propane than you might think.
At the end of the season, I take off the "used" propane tank and use it all winter hooked to the barbeque. Then in the spring I have it refilled, and start out the new season with full tanks.
I would feel confident with a single 20lb tank for a weekend - even for the whole year. You can always throw a spare tank in the back of the truck just in case.
Now, this all changes in cold weather - similar to what someone else posted, if you use the camper's propane heater you can burn through a lot of propane. In that case, definitely carry a spare tank.
I think you will find in general you will use a lot less propane than you might think.
