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popeyeluvsolive
Explorer
May 05, 2014

Can propane be on

I am new to the travel trailer having downgraded from a Class A w/Generator.

I was wondering if it is safe and legal to pull the travel trailer with the gas on to keep the refrigerator cold. I do not have a generator.

Thank You

Gene

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  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    May 05, 2014
    I am with the "always on" group; except of course where required to turn them off.
  • Major_Dad's avatar
    Major_Dad
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    Some folks are adamantly against towing with propane on; I never tow with it off since we live in South Texas and travel primarily in the summer, much of it through the desert southwest. When I refuel, I never have the refrigerator panel anywhere near a gas pump; the trailer is way behind my truck in the parking lot. I also use diesel, so I go to the outside diesel islands.

    One word of caution if you choose to turn off your propane before fueling...do it away from the pumps and turn your refrigerator off, NOT to AUTO. What would be really dangerous would be for your propane refrigerator to start sparking to self-start near a gas pump!
  • prichardson's avatar
    prichardson
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    LP tanks open and fridge on unless a tunnel or ferry requires them off. As far as fuel in the auto left at home- for periods of less than a couple of months it does not really matter. For longer periods I would have the tank full.
  • kennyd63's avatar
    kennyd63
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    popeyeluvsoliveoyl wrote:
    I am new to the travel trailer having downgraded from a Class A w/Generator.

    I was wondering if it is safe and legal to pull the travel trailer with the gas on to keep the refrigerator cold. I do not have a generator.

    Its perfectly fine. I do it all the time my self, and so far so good. Welcome to Travel trailer, and Happy Camping!!!:B

    P.S. I also downgraded from a Class A with a generator .>>>:W

    Thank You

    Gene
  • AirForceAngler's avatar
    AirForceAngler
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    Usually, I open my bottles in the spring, purge the lines and don't close them again until I winterize.
  • Copper_Penny's avatar
    Copper_Penny
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    When refueling with gas its a good idea to shut the propane off.

    Some tunnels (not all) require tanks to be closed or no flames.


    we tow with it on also
  • popeyeluvsolive's avatar
    popeyeluvsolive
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    Thanks for the info. I should have posted this question as well. Should I fill my car up with gas (This is the one that is going to be at home and sitting while I am traveling)

    I am thinking that with a full tank it will not condensate inside the tank like it would if it was empty.

    Thank You

    Gene
  • camp4ever's avatar
    camp4ever
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    JIMNLIN wrote:
    Yes.
    When refueling with gas its a good idea to shut the propane off.

    Some tunnels (not all) require tanks to be closed or no flames.

    We travel all day in 100 + temps so traveling with the fridge is is necessary to keep our food frozen.


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  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    May 05, 2014
    Yes.
    When refueling with gas its a good idea to shut the propane off.

    Some tunnels (not all) require tanks to be closed or no flames.

    We travel all day in 100 + temps so traveling with the fridge is is necessary to keep our food frozen.

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