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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I have the original documentation for my 1998 FoldnRoll trailer. It states to run the fridge on propane while driving.
I do not believe it's dangerous under normal circumstances.
Both my clipper and the FoldnRoll are plugged in at home with the fridge on electric. When I go camping, I just unplug and drive off. When I arrive at the campground, I switch the fridge to propane and light it when I light the water heater.
When I get back home, I switch it back to electric and plug it in.
If I go where there are hookups, I don't have to change the setting at all (neither fridges are auto).
I am not worried about my food getting hot and making me sick. I am not worried about a fire (knock on wood, I don't put a hole in the clipper fuel tank again).
It's just convenient for me.
I think most people are able to read through comments and decide for themselves which way to go. Whether it's the alarmist stating it's the most dangerous thing or the naysayer who believes you'll die of food poisoning if you don't use it - the truth is somewhere in the middle.
I do not believe it's dangerous under normal circumstances.
Both my clipper and the FoldnRoll are plugged in at home with the fridge on electric. When I go camping, I just unplug and drive off. When I arrive at the campground, I switch the fridge to propane and light it when I light the water heater.
When I get back home, I switch it back to electric and plug it in.
If I go where there are hookups, I don't have to change the setting at all (neither fridges are auto).
I am not worried about my food getting hot and making me sick. I am not worried about a fire (knock on wood, I don't put a hole in the clipper fuel tank again).
It's just convenient for me.
I think most people are able to read through comments and decide for themselves which way to go. Whether it's the alarmist stating it's the most dangerous thing or the naysayer who believes you'll die of food poisoning if you don't use it - the truth is somewhere in the middle.
