Jayco Alante 2023 Calculating Propane Gas Usage User Manual
Calculating Propane Gas Usage
Most RV gas appliances are operated intermittently, and each has a different BTU rating. You will need to consider this when planning your propane supply and consumption. Unless there is heavy use of hot water, the water heater consumption of propane is minimal. During cool temperatures or high wind conditions, furnace consumption can be extremely high. To calculate your propane supply, take the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and divide that into the BTU availability. Each gallon of propane gas (3.785 liters) produces about 91,500 BTUs (96,528 kilojoules) of heat energy.
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Propane consumption chart
The following chart provides average propane consumption information.
Traveling With Propane
NOTE:
Some states prohibit propane appliance operation during travel, especially in underground tunnels. Know the laws for the areas where you travel.
Danger
All pilot lights, appliances and their igniters (see operating instructions) should be turned off before refueling of motor fuel tanks and/or propane containers. These can cause ignition of flammable vapors, which can lead to a fire or explosion.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN FIRE, DEATH OR SERI-OUS INJURY.
Use care when fueling your motor fuel tanks and/or propane containers. Make certain your propane tank is properly fastened in place.
Traveling With Propane
NOTE:
Some states prohibit propane appliance operation during travel, especially in underground tunnels. Know the laws for the areas where you travel.
Danger
All pilot lights, appliances, and their igniters (see operating instructions) should be turned off before refueling motor fuel tanks and/or propane containers. These can cause the ignition of flammable vapors, which can lead to a fire or explosion.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN FIRE, DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Use care when fueling your motor fuel tanks and/or propane containers. Make certain your propane tank is properly fastened in place.
Plumbing System
There are two different water systems in your recreation vehicle:
- The freshwater system consists of the freshwater holding tank, faucets, connections, water pump, water heater, and tub/shower. On some models, it may also include the water purification system or outside shower assembly (if so equipped).
- Depending on your model, the wastewater system consists of the wastewater and sewage holding tank(s), drains, and toilet. Models with a cassette toilet will only have the wastewater system.
Plumbing System Maintenance
- Check all fittings, pressure, and waste, for leaks before each trip or before vehicle storage as part of your normal maintenance:
- Inspect all faucets, the water purification system (if so equipped), and sink connections (including drain baskets or filters).
- Inspect connections at the water pump and water heater (if so equipped).
- At the end of every trip, you should drain any unused water from the freshwater system.
Typically, there are labels affixed to the exterior of the recreation vehicle sidewall that indicates the locations of the water system drains and fills. Be aware some drain valves may be located inside the vehicle (once the exterior label is found, go inside to find the drain corresponding location).
Refer to the manufacturer’s operating manual included in your warranty packet for the detailed operating, sanitizing, and winterizing information for each water system component.
Monitor Panel
Monitor panel locations may vary by model. Typical locations are on the command center panel, on an interior wall, or on the exterior utility center. Some models may be equipped with a touch screen system that monitors tank levels electronically. The monitor panel allows you to monitor the fresh water, grey water, black water, and auxiliary battery levels. These functions are controlled using the tact switches. It operates on 12-volt DC power supplied by either the converter or auxiliary battery. No power is drawn from the battery unless a switch is pushed or turned ON. Fuses for the monitor panel are located in the load center. Refer to the manufacturer’s operator’s manual for additional information.
NOTE:
If your RV has secondary black or gray tanks, there may be an additional tank monitor. It is typically labeled as a convenience center.
Operation
Press only one tact switch at a time. As you push either the FRESH, BLK GREY1 or GREY2 switch, one or more LED lights will illuminate (from left to right) indicating the content level for that tank. When pushing the “BATT” switch, the LED lights illuminate from left (lowest) to right (highest) to indicate the estimated auxiliary battery condition.
NOTE:
When using shore power all (4) LEDs will light. If disconnected from shore power, (3) LEDs will light to indicate a full charge (4th LED may blink).
The LEDs on the panel indicate the following:
C= Charge at 12.7 volts
G = Good at 12.1 volts
F = Fair at 11.6 volts
L = Low at 6.0 volts
Tank monitors on the touch screen have a constant readout. There are no buttons to push. Tank levels are displayed by percentage from 0% to FULL.
Level Alert Button When this LED flashes a tank requires attention. To silence the alarm press the level alert button.
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Reference Links
View Full User Guide: Jayco Alante 2023 User Manual
Download Manuals: https://www.jayco.com/manuals
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