Running your propane Refrigerators while traveling?
I've heard that running your Fridg on gas while traveling is dangerous. They say it can start fires. So...What do you do?
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We travel with the frig off. Cool down the frig a couple days before leaving while packing, and usually put one or two frozen casseroles in it that help keep the frig cool while traveling. We usually are camping within about 3 hours, so we have never had any issues with the frig warming up.
And yes, I have seen RV fires caused by a fridge (remember the BIG recall by Dometic?). I am a little surprised that firefighters with decades of experience have not seen that... then again, my town has two campgrounds, so maybe I've just seen more than a "normal" amount of RV fires.
Around me, some bridges and tunnels require that propane tanks be shut off. Just easier to leave them off for the trip.
Also, I've always been curious about how well the frig works while traveling. I would think that the little pilot light flame would keep going out due to the wind, and the igniter would be constantly turning off and on? From reading others experiences, obviously it works, just curious about it.
And yes, I have seen RV fires caused by a fridge (remember the BIG recall by Dometic?). I am a little surprised that firefighters with decades of experience have not seen that... then again, my town has two campgrounds, so maybe I've just seen more than a "normal" amount of RV fires.
Around me, some bridges and tunnels require that propane tanks be shut off. Just easier to leave them off for the trip.
Also, I've always been curious about how well the frig works while traveling. I would think that the little pilot light flame would keep going out due to the wind, and the igniter would be constantly turning off and on? From reading others experiences, obviously it works, just curious about it.
