How to power a 2-way refer while driving?
The refer that came with our new travel trailer is a two-way, i.e. propane and 120VAC. No ability to run it on 12VDC. Do I dare run it on propane while traveling? Or does one just keep it shut for t...
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Nvr2loud wrote:oldchief7155 wrote:
Just turn it off when you fill your tow vehicle gasoline tank and then relight it when done fueling.
Except the reason is the possible ignition of gas fumes from the pumps, but turning the propane off will often still cause a source of ignition as each appliance attempts to relight. The spark rod is running causing a very high heat ignition source.
Propane off or on is the same risk.
I hope it's understood that when folks say "turn off when refueling" that means the appliances themselves, which then cannot relight automatically.
