Running your propane Refrigerators while traveling?

Used to be all the bashing/defending was about the Hensley hitch. Not so much anymore. Now it is tires and refrigerators. :B
Barney

trailer_newbe wrote:
OMG, this propane police thread is still going? Move on folks!

On to tires!
I just got some Endurances!

Yeah it keeps the cobwebs off the forum until Santa Claus arrives!
:B

trailer_newbe wrote:
OMG, this propane police thread is still going? Move on folks!

Slow news week! Leave us alone!

OMG, this propane police thread is still going? Move on folks!

toedtoes wrote:


Can we move on to ford or Dodge now? :)

Chevy

DM6156 wrote:


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.

Which manufacturer is that from?

OK. So to recap:

Yes, it is safe to drive with your fridge running on propane.

Yes, there are some restrictions in place at tunnels, ferries, etc. - if you plan on using these, you might want to check beforehand, but at the least pay attention to signage.

When fueling, it is recommended that you shut off the propane and any flame - unless there is a store policy or a law, it is up to your own choice as to whether you follow this recommendation. However, if you choose to ignore it, the manufacturer of your rig has absolved itself of any liability if there is an incident.

Can we move on to ford or Dodge now? :)

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.

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.