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Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreation ve-
hicle. Proper ventilation when using the cooking appliance(s) will help avoid the danger of
asphyxiation.
These warning labels are located in the cooking
area to remind the user to provide an adequate
supply of fresh air for combustion.
Most RV gas appliances are operated intermittently, and each has a dierent BTU rating.
You will need to consider this when planning your propane supply and consumption. Un-
less 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 gas (3.785 liters) produces
about 91,500 BTU’s (96,528 kilojoules) of heat energy.
The following chart provides average propane consumption information.
Do not turn gas range burner controls to ON and allow gas to escape
before lighting.
Do not use portable fuel burning equipment (i.e., wood and charcoal
grills or stoves) inside the recreation vehicle.
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