Interesting Tidbit Regarding RV Refrigerators
Every so often we'll see posts on this forum on the subject of running our refrigerators on propane while traveling. I'm one of those who does that. Many others leave theirs turned off and offer valid...
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Desert Captain wrote:
Have you ever seen an RV'er stopped outside of a gas station to turn off the propane before entering the station to fuel??? Neither have I.
How would you know? First I can turn off every 12 volt operated device, which includes the fridge, water heater, and furnace, with a single switch as I exit the door.
Second, Gasoline vapors are heavier than air, the fuel filler on my RV is lower (And quite some distance) from the nearest flame burning appliance, thus no danger there. Propane however is different. (I always operate that switch when getting propane).
And diesel is not like gasoline,, It won't blow up like gas does if there is a nearby spark, Or if you toss a lit match into a 5 gallon pail of it for that matter.. Seen it done.
