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bsmeaton · 12-01-2008, 05:15 AM

Just some additional info for your decision process:

If you look in your manuals, there is a little flyer about the LP pigtails (hose connections) that also serve as an overflow safety valves in the event the plumbing is destroyed in an accident ahead of the regulator. Also mentioned above, the tanks have an internal overflow device that slams closed when the flow exceeds normal use, which provides protection if the tanks are ejected.

I believe Waynem stated above, open flames are a hazard at fueling stations, but so are your electronic ignitors. It is more effective to shut off the fridge, HW tank, and furnace than it is to just shut the propane valves. Theoritically if you just close the propane, all of the automatic ignitors will start trying to relight once the fuel runs out, which are an equal hazard to the flame.

I think you will find there are far more fires and explosions in RVs while parked and in use than there are down the road. What that means is, LP is a hazard that needs to be respected whether you are traveling, camping, or storing.

I personally travel with it "on" and rely on the engineered safety features. I run the fridge, which occassionally goes to fail in a cross wind. I've never had the need to try running the furnace or HW down the road, so I'm not sure if they will stay lit or not.

12-01-2008, 05:15 AM	#41
bsmeaton Montana Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lone Tree Posts: 5,615 M.O.C. #6109	Just some additional info for your decision process: If you look in your manuals, there is a little flyer about the LP pigtails (hose connections) that also serve as an overflow safety valves in the event the plumbing is destroyed in an accident ahead of the regulator. Also mentioned above, the tanks have an internal overflow device that slams closed when the flow exceeds normal use, which provides protection if the tanks are ejected. I believe Waynem stated above, open flames are a hazard at fueling stations, but so are your electronic ignitors. It is more effective to shut off the fridge, HW tank, and furnace than it is to just shut the propane valves. Theoritically if you just close the propane, all of the automatic ignitors will start trying to relight once the fuel runs out, which are an equal hazard to the flame. I think you will find there are far more fires and explosions in RVs while parked and in use than there are down the road. What that means is, LP is a hazard that needs to be respected whether you are traveling, camping, or storing. I personally travel with it "on" and rely on the engineered safety features. I run the fridge, which occassionally goes to fail in a cross wind. I've never had the need to try running the furnace or HW down the road, so I'm not sure if they will stay lit or not.