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SECTION 6
PROPANE SYSTEM STARCRAFT TOWABLE
If you have double cylinders on your RV, use
only one at a time. Otherwise, the propane
supply will be drawn equally from both
cylinders until the supply has been totally
exhausted. Using one cylinder until it is
empty, then using the second cylinder will
allow you to fill the empty cylinder at your
convenience without running totally out of
propane.
C
OOKING
W
ITH
P
ROPANE
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is
limited due to the size of the recreation
vehicle. Proper ventilation when using the
cooking appliance(s) will help you avoid the
danger of asphyxiation.
It is especially
important that cooking appliances not be
used
for comfort heating, as the danger of
asphyxiation is greater when the appliance
is
used for long periods of time. FAILURE
TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
The following warning labels are located in
the cooking area to remind the user to provide
an adequate supply of fresh air for
combustion.
Fig. 6.8 Ensure a supply of fresh air label
(Canada Units only)
Fig. 6.9 Cooking / comfort heating label
Do not turn gas range burner controls ON
and allow propane gas to escape before
lighting.
C
ALCULATING
P
ROPANE
U
SAGE
It is important to remember that (if applicable)
your furnace, refrigerator, water heater and
range 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. 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.
The following chart provides average propane
consumption information.
Appliance
Average BTU
Consumption/Hr. Kilojoules/Hr.
Water Heater 8800 9280
Refrigerator 640-1200 680-1270
Furnace 16,000 - 35,000 16,880 - 36,930
Range w/Oven 7100 7490
Range – Rear
Burner 6500 6860
Range – Front
Burner 9000 9490
Outside Grill 10,000 10,550
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