I did not know this. Thank you so much Videozar! I have an Engel 12 V DC fridge for my van and I've never used or seen a propane fridge in my life. This is helping me consider an RV fridge in a future RV, and understand my needs.
Thanks for the info. I've always wanted to know. Lasted longer than I thought. Have you heard anything about them no longer making propane powered refrigerators?
Thanks Craig. Yes. It's very difficult to find a propane fridge now. They're all electric which requires a good solar setup for boondocking. I'm grateful I got mine before things switched over.
@@videozar_That's bad, as this means you'll have less options. On solar, for a fridge that size you will need several panels and more batteries (for weather contingency) if you are camping for a week or more without grid power. That adds weight & complexity to your setup.
No problem that I can see. I think you can let it run full time off propane for weeks at a time without issue. Only suggestion is to not run propane while the trailer is in motion. I know some people do this, but it's not a good idea.
My 4 cubic fridge and cooking three meals a day. 20# tank lasts three weeks. While many factors affect it on a day by day basis, in my case it’s been basically three weeks on dot. I full time RV, boondocking/dry camp 75% of the time. So the fridge stays in use and stocked most of the time. 2 weeks is probably good for the larger fridge.
Thanks for the video. We have never RV'd before and are planning a trip for next year. This makes me feel confident that the fridge in the rig will stay cold when we need to boondock. The one thing I do not understand is how does the propane work. Does it have a pilot light like natural gas that stays on all the time or is it like using a propane grill? Thanks for your help.
@@videozar_ This young'n explain the basics of when the propane is used. Sound believable... th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxRwUtOwSH618G91cd3IZVZpPwF5F_G77k?si=6FXvpapRkUQJEpwS
So one 20 bl.propane tank last 15 days ...Very simple video. Thank you
I would run it 16 hours and turn it off for 8 per day
I did not know this. Thank you so much Videozar! I have an Engel 12 V DC fridge for my van and I've never used or seen a propane fridge in my life. This is helping me consider an RV fridge in a future RV, and understand my needs.
Glad it was helpful!
good info, am working on getting my coachman travel trailer off grid. I needed that intel badly.!!!
Very useful, thank you!!!
THANK YOU For making this video! This is exactly the info we needed as we begin our new traveling phase of life.
That's great Angela! I can't wait until I can be full time someday. I'm guessing that's what you meant by your new phase of life. Glad i could help.
very helpful to know.. there might be some longer boondocking in my 16bh’s future.. thx!
Thanks a bunch. Super helpful to me
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Very helpful!! Thank you
Thanks, very helpful.
Thanks for the info. I've always wanted to know. Lasted longer than I thought. Have you heard anything about them no longer making propane powered refrigerators?
Thanks Craig. Yes. It's very difficult to find a propane fridge now. They're all electric which requires a good solar setup for boondocking. I'm grateful I got mine before things switched over.
@@videozar_That's bad, as this means you'll have less options. On solar, for a fridge that size you will need several panels and more batteries (for weather contingency) if you are camping for a week or more without grid power. That adds weight & complexity to your setup.
Well gotta say thanks for not making it a scientific video lol
Good job 🍻
So basically there’s no problem if you leave it burning throughout, I have a home setup?
No problem that I can see. I think you can let it run full time off propane for weeks at a time without issue. Only suggestion is to not run propane while the trailer is in motion. I know some people do this, but it's not a good idea.
Gives me a rough idea how long it will last. Thanks.
Great information, Thank you.
My 4 cubic fridge and cooking three meals a day. 20# tank lasts three weeks.
While many factors affect it on a day by day basis, in my case it’s been basically three weeks on dot.
I full time RV, boondocking/dry camp 75% of the time. So the fridge stays in use and stocked most of the time.
2 weeks is probably good for the larger fridge.
That's really great! When you consider that propane is still (relatively) cheap, it's such a great way to keep things going on the road.
Thanks for the video. We have never RV'd before and are planning a trip for next year. This makes me feel confident that the fridge in the rig will stay cold when we need to boondock. The one thing I do not understand is how does the propane work. Does it have a pilot light like natural gas that stays on all the time or is it like using a propane grill? Thanks for your help.
Glad to help. There's no pilot light. It ignites when you press the button. I guess more similar to a grill with an electric igniter.
Did you have your trailer plugged in or was it running off the battery for the electric the fridge needs?
@skylabvisuals1960 just battery. The battery powered the light and buttons in the fridge but all cooling was by propane.
🙏thanx for the info
Opening and closing the door wont change how much gas you use its burning 247
@@DennisMook-ky6lx so it doesn't regulate how much gas it burns (the strength of the flame) based on the conditions of the fridge (temperature)?
@@videozar_ This young'n explain the basics of when the propane is used. Sound believable... th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxRwUtOwSH618G91cd3IZVZpPwF5F_G77k?si=6FXvpapRkUQJEpwS