Turn off propane at gas stations - DO YOU?

I'm thinking that I can just find a gas station, then pull into the nearest walmart and unhitch my camper, go back to the gas station and fill up, return to the walmart and rehitch, and I'm back on my way safe and sound. I may even remove the fuses for my radio, brake lights, a/c, etc just to be double careful I don't have any ill timed sparks. Wonder if it would be worth it to cover the truck with fire fighting foam while I'm in line too...

Hi,

There is no need to turn off the propane tank.

It is wise to remove all possible sources of ignition. I'm fortunate to have a disconnect switch just behind and above the drivers seat. That makes it exceptionally easy to interrupt the power to all the possible ignition sources.

I turn it off a block before I approach the gas station, and resume power after I have left the station well behind.

MitchF150 wrote:
What is the most pages on a "leave propane on or off" thread?? ;)

This one.. according to my records.

MitchF150 wrote:
What is the most pages on a "leave propane on or off" thread?? ;)

Mitch

They are as numerous as the grains of sand on the beach, Grasshopper.
Or is it grains of sand in the hourglass? I forget.
No matter!
It is enough to say that neither one of us could possibly count them all, even with our shoes off.

;)

What is the most pages on a "leave propane on or off" thread?? ;)

Mitch

double post

the gas fumes have to get inside the compartment where the flame is. They have to do it in a concentration that will cause the flame to ignite the air. Under normal fueling conditions that is unlikely. But if there is an accident,hose rupture, gas sprayed on the side of the TT, or up in the air. Well, then we have a problem and there will be some hard questions asked. My answer is

Turtle n Peeps wrote:

brirene wrote:
Biscuit, looks like the only thing you're afraid of is Nevada, huh? :)

ROTFLMAO!!! Warrants?

Banned from casinos :B

Your more likely to be blown up by some idiot smoking at the gas pumps than by a pilot light 30' away from your vehicle.

I used to cut mine off, till I thought it thru. Now I don't.

My F-150 EB has a 36 gallon tank, so I can go a long way between fill ups. Most of my tows are a little less than a tank away.
I like to fill up at home, hook up, tow, un-hook, then fill up...
Makes it very easy.

Caveman Charlie wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

aftermath wrote:

OkSixpack wrote:
It's amazing to me that some people will not take time to do something so simple. It's not only your life but the lives of everyone else in the area you put in possible danger. Do fires happen often because of this, I'm sure they don't. It only takes once though.

I am a mathematician and I understand probability and odds. The chances of your trailer exploding at a gas pump are miniscule when compared to what could happen during a tire blow out or a hitch malfunction. And, lets not forget the probability of getting into an accident while towing through a busy intersection or a high speed highway. Hey, don't forget the chances of trouble during night driving, driving in high winds, hail and rain. All of these would be far more probable that an exploding trailer at a gas station.

Could you get into an accident? Could your family be injured? Could there be a loss of life? Absolutely. So why take the chance? Stay home and you don't need to worry.

Personally, I run with the propane on and the fridge running. I fuel up with the fridge on. I will obey the laws and turn everything off when required, not just when suggested.

Staying at home isn't even safe. I tripped and broke my big toe one time getting out of my Lazy boy to get a glass of milk.
My conclusion, getting a glass of milk is risky.
Now I only drink beer.:B

Love this. If you don't mind I may use this.

Absolutely....For one internet beer!:B