Gdetrailer
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havedreamwilltravel writes "It's the spark caused by the igniter that can be the issue not the actual propane"
FACT: Both the spark AND the flame are well shielded from the outside.
FACT: Gasoline and propane vapors are heavier than air. Both will settle at the lowest point.
FACT: In order to ignite both propane and gasoline you must have proper oxygen to fuel mix.
FACT: Unless your fridge is BESIDE OR BELOW your fueling point the odds of igniting the gasoline vapors is not very good, in fact with a TT this would be impossible due to the extreme distance that the fridge would be from any gasoline vapors (remember the oxy to fuel mix must be just right, with distance in between ignition source and fuel source will not allow for this to happen).
If gasoline vapors are that dangerous then stations would require you to shut off engines BEFORE you even get close to the pumps.
You will get lots of opinions about this, the truth is that the propane system and fridges ARE designed to run while traveling. I have done this and have no problem doing it again.
There are some folks who worry about this and choose to not run and that is fine also, just put some ice in fridge and you will be fine for up to 24hrs.
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Campfamily2
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The following was taken from the Propane Association of Canada. I believe that it applies to all of Canada, Manitoba and Nova Scotia for sure.
"Never use, store, or transport cylinders in the passenger space, or living
area, of your R.V. or camper. When travelling in an R.V., all appliances and pilot lights must be turned off, and all cylinder valves closed"
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Sluggo54
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Campfamily2 wrote:The following was taken from the Propane Association of Canada. I believe that it applies to all of Canada, Manitoba and Nova Scotia for sure.
"Never use, store, or transport cylinders in the passenger space, or living
area, of your R.V. or camper. When travelling in an R.V., all appliances and pilot lights must be turned off, and all cylinder valves closed"
I wish'em luck with that. While three and a half years isn't eternity, our refrigerator has run that long without ever being shut off. The trail of blazing gas stations and imploded tunnels behind us isn't real imnpressive.
Sluggo
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My DW has convinced me to leave our fridge on all the time when we travel.
However, has anyone noticed those little signs at gas stations saying that you should not use your cellphone why fueling? Supposedly there have been fires caused by them.
So, to be safe, I no longer make phonecalls while fueling.
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hotpepperkid
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Campfamily2 wrote:The following was taken from the Propane Association of Canada. I believe that it applies to all of Canada, Manitoba and Nova Scotia for sure.
"Never use, store, or transport cylinders in the passenger space, or living
area, of your R.V. or camper. When travelling in an R.V., all appliances and pilot lights must be turned off, and all cylinder valves closed"
Ok so while in Canada hide your guns and turn off your propane. While in the USA leave it on.
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The_Painting_Teacher
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I've been trailering since '81; been cross country twice (to Wyoming from Cape Cod and to California). Every time we moved I put the fridge on gas. My current TT has an "Auto" mode which I've used the past 4 years traveling up and down the East Coast. I have never turned it off while refueling. IMHO, traveling with the fridge set on gas is safe on the road and while fueling although I understand that someone else might tell you they have a friend whose cousin knew somebody's brother-in-law who heard of a problem somewhere. Happy 4th of July; camp on!
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CampSight
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In the U.S., other than a few tunnels that require you turn off the propane before entering, there are no regulations of which I'm aware that "may prohibit the propane from being turned on when traveling".
I travel and refuel with my fridge running. Unless there is absolutely no air movement at the truck stop and I'm knee-deep in fuel fumes, I won't begin to worry. Ask the drivers of those refrigerated trucks if they turn off their propane in 100°F heat while refueling.
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Chuck&Gail
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We only turn off propane at tunnels where signs say it is required we do so. Otherwise it is on.
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TXiceman
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Shogun wrote:Local regulations may prohibit the propane from being turned on when travelling.
Name ONE place other than a few tunnels and ferries.
Go ahead and keep the ice cream frozen and the beer cold.
Ken
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smkettner
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Finally a Response on the Propane while Driving Question
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