Backroad Joe
Advanced Member
My question is how do I know when to fill my propane tank?
My new to me pop-up went on our maiden trip over the weekend. Had a very enjoyable experience. Being new to truck campers there are a few areas I need to get better acquainted with. One unknown at this point is what is a good method for determining how much propane is onboard? I was running the frig on LP and as colder weather comes I'll be running the furnace too. Currently I have no Idea what the consumption rates are. I obviously don't want to run out during a trip.
I've used a little 5lb bottle for camping in the past. I weighed it empty when i bought it and again when it was full. Those weights are written on the cylinder. After every trip I would weight it, calculate the percentage remaining and write it on a sticky note on the cylinder. That has always served me well.
Are there other methods?
My new to me pop-up went on our maiden trip over the weekend. Had a very enjoyable experience. Being new to truck campers there are a few areas I need to get better acquainted with. One unknown at this point is what is a good method for determining how much propane is onboard? I was running the frig on LP and as colder weather comes I'll be running the furnace too. Currently I have no Idea what the consumption rates are. I obviously don't want to run out during a trip.
I've used a little 5lb bottle for camping in the past. I weighed it empty when i bought it and again when it was full. Those weights are written on the cylinder. After every trip I would weight it, calculate the percentage remaining and write it on a sticky note on the cylinder. That has always served me well.
Are there other methods?