Winter use of T@B

jtalarek

So I realize there are many confounding factors, however, I am wondering "about" how many days use I might expect from my propane tank running the ALDE on nights "dipping" to freezing and light cooking once a day.  Will dial down while out and about during the day.  And can you recommend a reliable pressure gauge to help me monitor the tank.  My local hardware store guru doesn't think much of any of them.

pthomas745

Tabbers don't seem to think much of the guages, either.  Here are a bunch of threads.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ACYBGNR-K20EO0wLd2j9roCDSKQlejBPXA:1576257746545&ei=0sjzXdzgIKi60PEPiPyTgAQ&q=propane+guage+site:tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com&oq=propane+guage+site:tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com&gs_l=psy-ab.3...1963.6695..7480...1.0..0.204.2018.28j0j1......0....1..gws-wiz.RX1il4_fTf0&ved=0ahUKEwjckbrYkbPmAhUoHTQIHQj-BEAQ4dUDCAo&uact=5

I'm a solo camper, light on the cooking, and I can go many days out before having to refill.     The best guage is ....you.  Try a few nights out and then go refill your tank.  I was quite surprised at how little I used.

Dalehelman

They actually make a tank that has a built in mechanical float gauge which is much more accurate. U Haul sells them for around $40.

ChanW

We were intending to get the one that @Dalehelman mentioned - uHaul carries it - because it's the only reliable measuring system, other than weighing the tank. But then we went for the 10# tanks, and I don't think the smaller tank is available with the internal gauge.

At one point we had the gauge that goes in-line with the hose, but I removed it when I realized it had vibrated itself loose and was leaking all my precious propane into the atmosphere!

jtalarek

Great advise! Thanks.  I am off to U-Haul - I like reliable:-)

mreric

costco also has them-  $25 buck.   then take it somewhere to fill up