Ed,
Normal scenario is that I think it is time to refill the tank (like
just before leaving on a trip) and end up only getting? a gallon or
two in it.? I would have to say that I only fill it a couple of times
a year.? Spent one night outside my daughters house when it was 15
below and 25 mph winds.? Checked the gauge the next morning and could
hardly see movement.? Yes, the light on mine does turn green after
filling and the whole system seems to be moderately accurate.? I would
concur that a good thing to do would be to purge the system (the Winnebago
manual suggests purging the system 3 or 4 times to remove all residual
air) and then see what results you get.
I have been on this list for several years and I do not recall anyone
complaining about the longevity of the propane tank.
John
"Edward A. Bevan" wrote:
John
I ran it for 5 nights and boiled water about 5 times, 3 of the nights
it was about 10 or 15 below zero ( I guess some people would say that's
extremely cold ). The other two were about 15 degrees F. I have the manuals
also ( thank you very much ) the figures I get support my suspicions that
something is wrong with the equipment, but they're not conclusive. Just
how long does your tank usually last? Also; when you get it filled, does
the top light on your tank levels panel stay on solid green? Both times
I got mine filled it took just a little over 2 gallons. The guys just look?
at me when I ask how much it cost, " it's on us " they tell me.
Thanks
EAB
John Waterman wrote:
Ed,
Unless you were running the furnace in extremely cold weather, it doesn't
sound
like you are getting enough out of your tank.? I continue to be
amazed about
how long mine goes between fillings.? The tank will only fill
to 2/3 full (the
bleeder valve opens at that point).? You also have guage (which
you will need
to stand on your head to read) at the fill point.? The Winnebago
service manual
has a section where they do a lot of arithmetic relating to the length
of
service under different conditions you can get out of one tank of propane.?
It
is stashed away in the van right now, but if you have an interest I
can post an
excerpt.
John
"Edward A. Bevan" wrote:
> Larry Schellhase wrote:
>
> > How much was "dealer cost" for a 99EVC?
>
> > $33,098.00 w/ 3rd seat and CD player. No seat heaters up front
/ cloth
> > interior. Did I do OK?
>
> > > 2) My propane tank doesn't seem to take a full
> > charge
> > Mine doesn't seem to go all the way to the top either,
> >? Sounds like you are using a lot of propane.
>
> Yes that's what makes me think I'm not getting much in there to start
with,
> I got 5 nights worth of heat and a few simple meals cooked?
( Like just
> boiling some water is all.) on a tankful. That's not much. How long
can you
> typically go between? refills?
>
> > >> 5) Any one know of a way to carry a canoe with foam
> > > blocks protecting the pop-up and rope holding it
> > > down?
> > I haven't tried it yet - seems like the low cost
> > solution, however you will have to remove the canoe to
> > pop the top - a hassle that might be eliminated by a
> > rack on the pop top.
>
> Could the pop top really support a canoe in the up position? Anyway
I'm
> against putting a rack on the pop top for many reasons, not the least
of
> which is the fact that I couldn't pull my EVC in the garage with
one on
> there ( it just makes it now with a pole propping up the door for
maximum
> clearance )
>
> Thanks
>??? EAB
>
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