PROPANE CONSUMPTION
Most propane appliances are operated intermittently. Unless there is heavy use of hot
water, the water heater consumption is minimal. During freezing weather and high wind
conditions, furnace consumption can be extremely high.
Propane consumption depends upon the length of time appliances are operated. Each
gallon (3.86 liters) of propane produces about 91,500 BTUs (46,514 kilojoules) of heat
energy. Following is a list of typical RV appliance consumption when turned on fully for
one hour of operation:
Appliance
Average BTU
Consumption Per Hour
Kilojoules/Hour
Water Heater 8,800 – 10,000 9,280 – 10,550
Refrigerator 1,200 – 1500 1,270 – 1,580
Furnace 20,000 – 40,000 21,100 – 42,200
Range Oven 7,100 7,490
Range, Rear Burner 6,500 6,860
Range, Front Burner 9,000 9,490
Outside Grill 10,000 10,550
Outside Stove 13,000 13,730
.
NOTE: This chart is an example of a typical system and may not represent the exact
system in your particular unit.
Propane Detector
All recreation vehicles with an
propane system require a propane
leak detection device (Fig. 23) for
safety protection. A converter or
auxiliary battery is required to supply
12-volt DC energy to operate the leak
detector. Carefully read, understand
and follow the information supplied
by the propane detector manufacturer
which is supplied with your trailer.
Consult with your independent,
authorized dealer and/or visit the manufacturer’s website at www.mtiindustries.com
if you
have any questions on the operation or maintenance of this detector.
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WARNING: For your safety, make sure that the propane detector is
properly maintained and functioning. The detector requires 12-volt DC
energy through the converter or from an auxiliary battery to operate.
Without a proper energy source the detector will not work and you will
not be warned of leaking propane.
66 Eagle Conventional Travel Trailer and Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer
Utilities & Systems
Fig. 23
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