jimw606
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There is a place on the web, that will do calculate that for you. I was talking to a guy in Fl. that had used it, and it was almost dead even according to him.
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rv2go
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opps...
Try this. Calculator 2.60 propane = .15 cent per kwh
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Johnofbham
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How about both, the electric to keep it hot when not using it (especially when electric doesn't cost anything) and the propane (and electric) when using hot water because the propane can put more heat into the water than just electric alone - assuming your heater has capacity for both.
I hate it when I run out of hot water and I am lathered up.
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Johnofbham,
And we wonder why short term RV space rental keeps going up faster than inflation. Electricity may be included in the space rental but it isn't necessarily free. Those that ran their water heater, refrigerator, space heaters and fireplace on electric before us did influence what we pay for the space now. Nothing is really free.
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alsimon96
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We are currently at an RV Park in Texas for three months. When you are in camp that long you have time on your hands. So every morning I check the Electric Meter reading and record it in a spread sheet.
At this campground they charge $0.17 per KW and I pay $20 for a 30 lb tank of propane.
When the refrigerator is on electric, it consistently adds 5 KW ($0.85) each day. That will be over $25 per month (more than the cost of a tank of propane).
So my decision is to use propane for refrigerator, hot water, and furnace. I can't say for sure but it sure looks to me that propane is cheaper.
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Puddles
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Hey... Thanks all for the responses... I'm opting for the refrigerator on propane and the water heater on electric. App. the BTU formula.. 
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In camp ground with free electric, or dry camping with LP this is how I use my choice.
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SuperdutyII wrote:Johnofbham,
And we wonder why short term RV space rental keeps going up faster than inflation. Electricity may be included in the space rental but it isn't necessarily free. Those that ran their water heater, refrigerator, space heaters and fireplace on electric before us did influence what we pay for the space now. Nothing is really free.
Actually, I disagree about short term rentals going up faster than inflation. We drove 8300 miles through 33 states in August & September & found that most parks were the same prices as we paid in 2005. Secondly, since the park owners assume that you will be using a lot of electricity, & are providing 50 amp hookups, the price of the electricity has already been figured in to the cost. Many parks put a higher price on the 50 amp service or you can use 30 amps at a lower cost. I prefer to use my electric hot water heater & electric space heaters even when I am staying in a long term park & use a metered hookup.
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targaboat wrote:minus the amount that goes out the vent. Divide the $2.60/.8 for a 20% loss.
Using this formula, the 20% inefficiency factor actually LOWERS the cost of propane usage.
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RedRam
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When we were in S. Texas one of our friends said the electricity was higher than propane.Of course down there if you set your propane bottle out on the curb they will stop and fill it as they make the rounds three days a week.
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