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DrewE
Feb 18, 2016Explorer II
Oaklevel wrote:
Not a law but with up to 4000 RV refrigerators a year why risk one while driving...... http://cjbfire.com/RVRef-Fires.pdf
Did you read the linked article? It stated that there were, on average, 4000 RV fires every year from all causes. While refrigerator fires are probably among the more common causes of RV fires, they are far from being the only cause, or even the primary cause overall. (Engine fires, trailer brake/bearing fires, and electrical fires are also significant contributors, I believe.)
Whatever minuscule increased risk of fire there is while driving with the fridge on, I personally will take it for the very real advantages of having ice cream that is not liquid and meat that stays unspoiled longer. If other people feel otherwise, they of course should feel free to avoid driving with their fridges running.
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