Refrigerator on Propane and stopping for Gas
OK, I tried a bunch of different ways to search for threads on the need or no need to shut off the refrigerator when running on propane while filling up the vehicle at the gas station. I am about t...
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christopherglenn wrote:
Real world, unless someone sprays gas all over the side of you rig, you have very little to worry about. Gas vapor is extremely flammable, but only with a fairly narrow range of oxygen. Too rich and it only burns at the edges of the fuel cloud, to lean and it won't burn. 5 feet off the ground, 20+ feet from the pump, a blowtorch wont light it unless there is a pumping incident.
I guess that is my concern, a pumping incident. I am very careful myself and take great care, but I see others not so careful. I tend to stay at the side of the vehicle near the pump handle to be there in case of something going wrong (hose coming out, overfilling, etc.
I don't worry about myself having a pumping incident, but others that are not so mindful could have an incident and I ask myself, could my fridge cause problem...
I don't worry about it too much though, I leave my fridge on propane when on the road and don't turn off when fueling.. My risk is low since most of our trips currently don't involve fueling with trailer connected..
Do what is best for you, only you know your risk tolerance.
