rockhillmanor wrote:
BCSnob wrote:
The recommendation to shut of the fridge at a fuel station is not to prevent a propane fire/explosion (like the one in FL) it is to prevent a fuel fire ignited by the propane flame. Show us an example of a fuel station fire/explosion caused by an RV fridge.
It was to show what HUMAN ERROR can cause ANYWHERE where there is propane involved. Geesh get a life.
Do you know for a fact that the RV that just pulled in the gas station does not have a propane leak? NO.
Do you know for a fact that the owner of the RV has not fixed the fact that when his fridge ignites it doesn't allows light on the first try and sometimes does not? NO.
Both of which are VERY common problems on RV's and there are a lot of RV'ers who do not take perfect care of them.
I for one don't want to be parked next to that guy's RV when someone spills gas, lights a cigarette while walking in to get a beer, etc. etc. etc.
Ever try getting your propane filled without having to shut off your fridge? That's cause the guy that is licensed to fill your tank doesn't want to die..."IF" it happens. :W
Would an explosion happen every day probably not. I just don't want to be there when it does happen. Nor do I ever want to be the reason for it happening.
The examples of leaking propane you provide would not just be a problem at fuel stations but would be a problem everywhere (rest area, resturant, campground, etc.).
How does this relate to stopping to shut off the fridge prior to pulling up to a fuel pump?
