excessive propane use

[oskur d]

Camping in about 40 degree night temp. Have heater set on 65 degrees. Used an entire bottle (about 7+ gallons} overnight. Is this normal usage?

[Scousers]

Camping in about 40 degree night temp. Have heater set on 65 degrees. Used an entire bottle (about 7+ gallons} overnight. Is this normal usage?

We normally get a week out of a bottle under those conditions

[xrated]

If the propane tank was full, and you went through 7 gallons of propane, that would be roughly the furnace running non stop for over 18 hours. Unless that was the case, something is wrong.

[jkwilson]

Actually using that much propane is unlikely. A leak or a tank that wasn’t full to start with are where Occam would put his money.

[daltontrio]

When I picked up my RV from the dealer, my “full” tanks we actually 50% full. Most Tractor Supply locations will sell you propane by the gallon, thus allowing you to top off your tanks.

[FlyStar]

The last time I ran through propane like that I discovered a leak in the hose that goes from the tank to the regulator. I was surprised that I found a replacement at the local hardware store.


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[oskur d]

Thanks all for the replies. I don't smell propane anywhere inside or out so I'm thinking a leaky hose is unlikely but I will check. Any other ideas? There's really no RV repair facilities close to me so I'm trying to troubleshoot this my self but don't know much about gas heaters. Would a regular heater repair guy be a possibility?

[jkwilson]

Thanks all for the replies. I don't smell propane anywhere inside or out so I'm thinking a leaky hose is unlikely but I will check. Any other ideas? There's really no RV repair facilities close to me so I'm trying to troubleshoot this my self but don't know much about gas heaters. Would a regular heater repair guy be a possibility?

For the furnace to be burning a lot of extra propane, your flame would be too rich and you’d have noticeable soot around the vent on the side of the trailer.

[TXkmpr]

Are you sure your propane tank was full? Other than dong a checking for leaks, first thing to do is get the tank filled at a place that sells by the pound and see how much it takes to fill it up. Then see how long that lasts.

[oskur d]

Yes the tank was full. I watched it being filled. A little over 7 gallons.