Can Fogatti InstaShower 8 Tankless Water Heater Run Off Single 30lb Propane Bottle?
Published 09/18/2025
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Can the Fogatti FG38FR run off my single 30-lb propane bottle, or does it need dual tanks?
asked by: Stephanie
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Stephanie, the Fogatti # FG38FR runs on propane and maxes at 55,000 BTU/hr. A 30-lb bottle has around 648,000 BTUs, so you’d get roughly 12 hours of full-fire runtime before it’s empty. Since the heater modulates and you’re not showering all day, that translates to weeks of normal use. The # FG58FR works the same, but has a white door if you'd rather have that.
Do you mostly camp at hookup sites, or are you boondocking where propane supply is critical?
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Fogatti InstaShower 8 Plus RV Tankless Water Heater - 55,000 Btu - 18" x 18" Door
- RV Water Heater
- Tankless Water Heater
- Propane
- 40001 - 55000 Btu
- 12 Volts
- 13L x 13W x 13-13/16D Inch Cutout
- 14-5/16L x 18W x 18D Inch
- Black Door
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