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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drsteve wrote:
Almost everyone drives with the propane fridge running. If this was a safety issue, the manufacturers would tell you not to do it just to cover their own butts. But they don't.
What they do say is to shut it off when refueling.
From the refrigerator section of the 2018 Forest River manual:When the vehicle is moving, the rolling and pitching movement of the vehicle will
help to keep the liquid ammonia from accumulating.
So they expect you to run it while moving. But...WARNING
When refueling or parked near gasoline pumps,
shut off all propane appliances. Failure to heed
this warning could cause a fire or explosion,
resulting in death or severe personal injury as well
as damage to the camper and/or surrounding area.
They want you to shut it off when near the gas pumps.
I checked my owners manual and found the following:
Traveling with Propane
Use care when fueling your tow vehicle. Make certain your propane container is properly
fastened in place.
Some states prohibit propane appliances to be operated
during travel, especially in underground tunnels. Make
sure you know the laws for the areas where you travel.
it mentions the warning label to ensure that all ignitors are turned off when filling propane cylinder and tow vehicle/RV.
