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Gas consumption in motorhomes and choosing cylinders: what to know

22.07.2026 02:19 1 min 2 sources
brennstoffhandel.de DEU + 1 more
Gas consumption in motorhomes and choosing cylinders: what to know
Original source: brennstoffhandel.de

In Brief

Gas consumption depends on appliances: heater uses 150–400 g/h, stove 150–250 g/day. In Germany, three cylinder types are available: grey steel, red deposit, and lighter aluminium Alugas.

Gas consumption in a motorhome depends on the appliances used and their intensity. The main consumer is the gas heater, which uses 150–400 g/h. A water heater adds about 200 g/day, a stove 150–250 g/day, a fridge 300–600 g/day, and a grill 200–400 g/h. On a trip to warm regions without heating, one 11 kg cylinder lasts 14 days; for winter camping, two cylinders are recommended.

In Germany, three main types of gas cylinders are available for motorhomes and caravans. Grey steel cylinders are owned and can be exchanged nationwide, red ones are deposit-based and tied to a supplier, and aluminium Alugas cylinders are lighter but more expensive. Cylinders must be inspected every 10 years and stored in a sealed compartment in the vehicle. Exchange is available at hardware stores, petrol stations, and campsites, but adapters may be needed in other European countries due to the lack of a uniform standard.

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