Propane frig on while driving?

[babun]

I'm new to Rv'ing so excuse this question.....

I've heard the importation of a level camper so the the refig works correctly.
Also heard all the horror stories... dead refig in minutes, end of the world, teenage daughter gets pregnant, if the camper is not level.

I have a mountain climb on I40 in east tenn. that is quite steep and long, about 7 miles of driving. I'm sure there are steeper and longer grades out there.

Does your refig blow up as you crest the top??

[shepstone]

So its ok for the fridge, now what about the furnace?

[babun]

Thanks, I kinda figgered when moving and it's running already, it's okay.
Next, I'll ask about LT vs. ST tires.....


just kidding..read all the threads about that!!

[K_Charles]

broark01 wrote:
Been all over the Appalachians and the Rockies with the refrigerator running on gas, no pregnant daughters yet 🙂 or other malfunctions.

If I knew that was the cause I would have turned the fridge off long ago.......and let her out of her room.

[BB_TX]

This seems to be discussed (and cussed) at least weekly. The majority here run with them on and never turn them off. Some few are concerned about fires/explosions when fueling and may turn them off at that time. No problem running it though as far as concern about the fridge itself.

Mine is turned on in auto a day or two before we leave home and doesn't get turned off until we get home. And that includes going over Colorado mountain passes.

[ChooChooMan74]

Search the threads. Discussed so many times. Majority says fine. Minority says dangerous.

[broark01]

Been all over the Appalachians and the Rockies with the refrigerator running on gas, no pregnant daughters yet 🙂 or other malfunctions.

[lap527]

DutchmenSport wrote:
Been up and down I40 for years between Morgan N.C. and Knoxville, TN, 3 different campers and a pop-up. Never a problem with the refrigerator.

You are one lucky camper, never did til now.

[N-Trouble]

gbopp wrote:
No, it does not blow up or quit. If you are parked and not level, it can cause a problem.
While you're moving and shaking, the running refrigerator is fine. No problem.

^^THIS^^

[DutchmenSport]

Been up and down I40 for years between Morgan N.C. and Knoxville, TN, 3 different campers and a pop-up. Never a problem with the refrigerator.

[MainerBob]

I just set mine on Auto and leave it alone. When we unplug it switches over to gas. Never had a problem.

[robrose1]

no I leave mine on all the time and have never had a problem

[gbopp]

No, it does not blow up or quit. If you are parked and not level, it can cause a problem.
While you're moving and shaking, the running refrigerator is fine. No problem.