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SECTION 9
PROPANE SYSTEM
C
ALCULATING
P
ROPANE
U
SAGE
It is important to remember that most RV
furnaces, refrigerators, water heaters and
ranges all may use propane to operate. Each
has a different BTU rating, and you will need
to consider them to determine how long your
propane supply will last. Most RV gas
appliances are operated intermittently.
Propane consumption depends on individual
use of appliances and the length of time
operated.
For example, unless there is heavy use of hot
water, the water heater consumption of
propane is minimal. During cool temperature
or high wind conditions, furnace consumption
can be extremely high.
To calculate your propane supply, take the
BTU ratings for your propane appliances and
divide that into the BTU availability. Each
gallon of propane (3.86 liters) produces about
91,500 BTU’s (46,514 kilojoules) of heat
energy.
For more information, please refer to the
“Propane Consumption” chart in the
Specifications & Glossary section.
T
RAVELING WITH
P
ROPANE
Use care when fueling your tow vehicle. Make
certain your propane container is properly
fastened in place. Some states prohibit
propane appliances to be operated during
travel, especially in underground tunnels.
Make sure you know the laws for the areas
where you travel.
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Summary of Contents for Recon ZX 2011
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