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DreamerBob


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Can anyone give me an idea of the monthly costs for propane when staying in a cold environment? I know it depends on a lot of factors but I'm just looking for a rough idea.

By "cold", I mean ~30 degrees at night and ~45 degree days. I would be in a fairly well insulated fifth wheel rated for fulltiming (Carriage Cameo).

Thanks for any advice!

Bob

-- Edited by DreamerBob on Sunday 30th of August 2009 04:40:32 PM

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Racerguy


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winkwink Bob, no idea on cost but my advice would be go further Southwink

-- Edited by Racerguy on Sunday 30th of August 2009 06:00:01 PM

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We were in the Birmingham Al. area Jan. and Feb. 08 with those approximate temps and we used 2-3, 30# bottles of LP at about $24 @ /month. We are trying to stay in warmer climates in the winter since hitting the road.

-- Edited by dream reachers on Sunday 30th of August 2009 08:07:55 PM

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A lot of it depends on how well your unit is insulated, do you have dual pane windows, is the furnace your only source of heat and how warm do you want to keep it?

We have dual pane windows and Astro foil extra insulation and us 2 electric heaters to supplement the furnace. If we try to keep the rig at 70 during the day and 66 at night, I would estimate that we would use 3 30# tanks at the temps you indicate. Drop those temps 10 degrees and add 2 tanks.

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If it's cold enough that I can't use the heat pumps then my 2 furnaces will burn a full tank of propane (40#) every month. We also use propane for the stove but it doesn't use much propane in the scheme of things.

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We moved into our 2002 Cedar Creek in Jan. up here in NJ. I was ALWAYS cold. There was a draft blowing under the computer desk. ALso around the slide in the bedroom. We were blowing through a 30 lb tank every 3-4 days! OUCH!

In March we got a 2009 Montana. What a difference. Of course, it was somewhat warmer by then. We also bought 2 100 # tanks we use here in the campground while stationary. We have gone though one tank and working on the 2nd.

We do not have dual pane windows, however it does have the "Arctic Package" whatever that means!!!! (Think it refers to R factor and that the basement is heated)

Regardless, we are much happier and warmer. Although broker considering the cost of a new RV.

Phyllis

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