Propane frig on while driving?

Old-Biscuit wrote:

wilber1 wrote:
I wouldn't say it is dangerous but you are traveling with a pressurized propane system which incurs a certain degree of risk. I try not to if possible, the fridge will stay cold longer than I want to tow in a day unless conditions are extreme. Been doing it that way for 15 years and no ptomaine yet. Your choice.

Yeah that propane system is pressurized to 0.4 psi and has more safe guards then the vehicle fuel system.
No Flow Devices, Excess Flow Devices, Flame Proving, System Lock Out

Funny how folks will sleep with that same system operating but to travel with it on is tantamount to suicide

The appliances have these safeguards, the system does not. Excess flow devices will only work if a leak is large enough. If your fridge is running, the system still has to allow an instant increase in flow for your other appliances to light off and run.

Your trailer isn't working and flexing when it is parked, nor is the plumbing subject to damage from rocks or other debris, exposure to which will depend on the layout of your particular RV's system.

As for the quotes from Dometic and Norcold, they are saying their appliances will work if you are towing, they don't say it is OK to tow with them running because they don't know anything about the particular propane system in your RV. To do so would open them up to litigation.

As I said, I wouldn't call it dangerous but to deny there is any increased risk is just wishful thinking.

I don't care what people do but there is more than one way to look at this.