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propane fridge on when traveling

booty51
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Ok just thought I would ask, " If you are driving how many of you run your fridge on propane? Some other thread hit on this as a safety issue just wondering what the masses are doing. I do realize some of you modern guys are all electric, and if its to uncomfortable inside we run the genny for more ac cooling thus not on propane! But do you see a problem just running on propane?

NO I don't, but shut it off when refueling!
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Biggyniner
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Dick_B wrote:
Bill of Bills RV in Ventura, CA does not recommend having the fridge on when traveling. As I remember if the pipes clog and the flame is on there can be trouble. He recommends staying out of the refer to avoid spilling the cold air out.
Mine is off unless it's 95 degrees outside and we are traveling over four hours or so. Me Wife puts in cold packs just in case.


I think what it comes down to is the documentation for your fridge. Ours says we can run it wile driving, if your does not, you may not want to.
Chris (KD7WZW)
2003 Tiffin Allegro Bus M-32IP

Dick_B
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Bill of Bills RV in Ventura, CA does not recommend having the fridge on when traveling. As I remember if the pipes clog and the flame is on there can be trouble. He recommends staying out of the refer to avoid spilling the cold air out.
Mine is off unless it's 95 degrees outside and we are traveling over four hours or so. Me Wife puts in cold packs just in case.
Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
Equal-i-zer Hitch
One wife, two electric bikes (both Currie Tech Path+ models)

Biggyniner
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As long as its (literally) moving.. On... If you are stuck in traffic on a grade or something you may want to switch it off so it doesn't cook the chemicals off.
Chris (KD7WZW)
2003 Tiffin Allegro Bus M-32IP

bluwtr49
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On
Dick

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BrianinMichigan
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On
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ScottG
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Nomad
Never shut it off.

judelaurenzo25g
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Explorer
I always leave it on. My fridge is on the opposite side of the my gas tank. I've never thought about shutting off when refueling, I guess Im going to start doing that from now on.
A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Sully2
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Explorer
Always on when moving
presently.....Coachless!...
2002 Jeep Liberty
2016 Ford Escape

wildtoad
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Explorer II
Run on propane when travelling. I will turn the fridge off when refueling if I remember too. Not too worried about it compared to the guy smoking in the area.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

sremsing
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Explorer
Always on propane.
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD quad cab, Vortec 6000
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2011 Rockwood 2604
wife and one fur buddy.

mikeh449
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Explorer
always on propane