Using propane while driving

[bolivier]

Wondering if this is ok, or a no go. Operating the fridge on propane while driving to destination.

Brent

[Handbasket]

I tried an experiment one day... turned off the LP at the tank with the pilot light on my Tiger manual-light water heater lit, and timed it. It took over 3 minutes for the pilot light to go out. This is on a 19' RV, so it's not far from the LP tank to the WH. I'd strongly suggest turning off the appliances themselves when fueling, rather than the tank.

Jim, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Chances are that if you're not home by then, you're in trouble."

[Racklefratz]

sask66 wrote:
Probably a good idea to shut off propane if and when fueling up the gas tank.

I see no reason "shut off propane" - just turn off any appliances that USE propane to eliminate the open flames that could be burning when those appliances are in use.

[JaxDad]

john51sj wrote:
Hey Mgirardo. you are not allowed in any Balto tunnel legaly with propane, no matter what kind of tank. you get caught, it will cost alot more than going around

Actually, that's not quite true according to the MDTA website, it says you're only allowed 10 pounds per tank, maximum of 10 tanks.

Maryland Transport Authority

[john51sj]

Hey Mgirardo. you are not allowed in any Balto tunnel legaly with propane, no matter what kind of tank. you get caught, it will cost alot more than going around

[Harvard]

short kid wrote:
What is the difference if the tanks stand up or are mounted under the chassi? Just wondering !!!

Maybe it has something to do with the portable tanks be more susceptible to having a "falling off" accident while in transit.

[short_kid]

What is the difference if the tanks stand up or are mounted under the chassi? Just wondering !!!

[mgirardo]

DaCrema wrote:
No propane in any of the Baltimore tunnels, you have to go around.

That's only true if you have propane bottles, like on a TT or 5th wheel. I've gone through with our Motorhome many times without issue. Will be doing it again in about a month.

-Michael

[mgirardo]

ken07734 wrote:
I called ahead to the fort Mchenry tunnel and was told a big fat NO to using that tunnel with my TT. The 20 lb tanks and the height are out of spec. Looks like I will be using the bridge and ading an hour to my trip.

Just take 695 West to go around the tunnel. It will add some time, but not an hour.

-Michael

[fivejackie]

Boston's big dig tunnel doesn't allow RVs with propane tanks. We stopped at the toll booth and they made us turn around. The sign they had there said, no hazardous material.

[Dakzuki]

Bordercollie wrote:
Some tunnels have signs requiring shut off of propane in the tunnel

Ferries too.

[Dusty_R]

We run our refrigerator while driving. I've run a cord with switch up to the drivers seat so I can turn it off before pulling up to the gas pumps. Hards part is to remember to turn it back on after leaving.

Dusty

[DaCrema]

No propane in any of the Baltimore tunnels, you have to go around.

In Virginia around Norfolk and Hampton Roads you just have to turn off the propane to go through the tunnels. Va DOT asks that you stop at the check stations before going through the tunnels. (Or so I was told when I called).

[ken07734]

I called ahead to the fort Mchenry tunnel and was told a big fat NO to using that tunnel with my TT. The 20 lb tanks and the height are out of spec. Looks like I will be using the bridge and ading an hour to my trip.

[wbwood]

Chesapeak (sp?) Bay Bridge has (or had at one time) signs that said to turn off your propane. But we are talking about a tunnel that goes for miles. Not a short 100-200' tunnel.