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Posts about propane-related topics and products for your RV.

“Can I run my RV refrigerator on propane while driving?” It’s a common question and certainly one worth asking. In this post, we’re looking at whether running an RV fridge on propane while driving is possible and, more importantly, if a fridge running on propane in a rig driving down the road is safe. Do …

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Not every RVer needs a propane tank warmer, but if you enjoy winter camping (or if you live in your RV full-time in a cold climate), a propane tank warming blanket should probably be on your radar. In this post, we explain what it is and why it’s an important cold-weather camping accessory. What Is …

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As RVers, most of us are familiar with propane appliances like RV fridges, furnaces, stoves, and water heaters. But some RV propane accessories are great to have on hand, and some are downright critical. Today we’re looking at some rv propane tank accessories that’ll help you take full advantage of a resource you’re already carrying …

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Unless your RV is pretty new, having a rusty propane tank is not all that unusual. But there’s rust… and then there’s RUST. A little bit of surface rust in non-critical areas of a propane tank can generally be repaired pretty easily. But the trick is to repair rust on a tank when it’s barely …

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RV propane tank gauges and sensors may not be the most exciting feature of your rig, but they’re still important to the RVing experience. You’ll probably appreciate hot water for showers and a functional stove or oven for cooking. You’ll likely want your RV refrigerator to keep your food and beverages cold. You might want …

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If you’ve got propane-fueled appliances onboard your RV, then you know how critical it is to keep a sufficient amount of propane in the tank to keep them running. But, propane tank sizes vary, which means that the amount of propane you have available to run your refrigerator, furnace, water heater, and stove will vary …

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Liquid propane (LP gas) is a versatile fuel that powers many of the things that keep you comfortable when you’re RVing. RV propane systems fuel stoves and ovens, water heaters, furnaces, refrigerators (if you have an absorption refrigerator), small propane heaters, and even portable propane fire pits and grills. Having appliances that run on propane …

Read More about Understanding Your RV Propane System: Stay Warm & Safe!

In today’s post, we’re addressing questions related to RV propane tanks. With cooler temperatures heralding the coming of winter the season after fall, we’ve been focusing on various related topics, while at the same time trying to avoid being too blunt about the upcoming colder weather. Today we’re addressing some additional common questions about propane, …

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Among the many beneficial aspects of RVing is the ability to travel with various appliances that make RV life comfortable. Most RVs have some appliances that run entirely or partially on propane fuel, including the stove/oven, furnace, water heater, refrigerator, and in some cases, generators. Propane-fueled appliances are very efficient, but how long does a …

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As fall rolls along and some RVers are thinking about winterizing and storing their rigs for the winter, we thought this would be a good time to address the question, “Does propane go bad?” We’ve previously investigated gasoline and diesel in our posts entitled “Does Gasoline Go Bad?” and “Does Diesel Go Bad?” But we’ve …

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Portable propane heaters can be sources of fast, efficient heat. They heat up quickly, they produce a lot of heat, and their very efficient, so they use very little propane. But can you use a propane heater indoors? Is it safe? And if not, are there things you can do to make it safe? Today …

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An absorption refrigerator, like those frequently found in an RV (and commonly referred to as an “RV refrigerator”), uses heat to cool your food and beverages. How can that be? Today we’re taking a closer look at the RV absorption refrigerator – what it is, how it works, how it’s powered, how efficient it is, …

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Your RV furnace is a pretty important feature of your home-on-wheels, especially if you travel in areas where the temperature can drop below what’s comfortable. An RV furnace will warm your rig up fast, but for how long? Well, that’ll depend on a couple of things… including how much propane you’ve got onboard. That’s why …

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If your RV furnace isn’t working, there are a number of possibilities as to the reasons why. Depending on the symptoms your furnace is experiencing, you can troubleshoot a non-working RV furnace on your own. This post aims to help you with that process. We’re going to be focusing here on the most typical RV …

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