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Old 06-03-2005, 11:28 AM   #1
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Fridge on or off?

When going on a long trip do you all just leave your fridge on? Then filling up at the gas station do you turn it off? I am curious to know how everyone does this if you all dont mind telling. Thanks
 
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Old 06-03-2005, 11:43 AM   #2
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We keep our frig on all the time and some staples remain in there even when we're parked at home. Our Monty sits on an extension to our driveway with her own electrical outlet. We have the frig set to automatic so the propane kicks in when we travel. Seems to work well. So far no problem with pumping gas with the propane on. I know some folks are concerned about possible danger there, but it works for us.
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Old 06-03-2005, 12:46 PM   #3
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If the truth were known we are not supposed to go down the road with any propane item on. This is in the manuel. At least in the manuel of the 5er we had before. If you are caught fueling your TV and propane is not off you are in trouble. Everyone does it. However, if you are involved in a mishap the cops may cite you for using propane in route. So I leave it on! I have never heard of anyone getting on the wrong side of the law with it.

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Old 06-03-2005, 02:01 PM   #4
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Yea, well who is gonna get us?
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Old 06-03-2005, 02:34 PM   #5
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I travel with mine on. When I am home the valves are still on but I turn off the fridge, heater and water heater.
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Old 06-03-2005, 04:03 PM   #6
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I don't always turn off my diesel engine when I refuel either - same as I have observed others doing similar. I suppose I also have propane enabled for fridge (not water heater).
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Old 06-04-2005, 12:09 AM   #7
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I do the same as DHenry.
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Old 06-04-2005, 02:33 AM   #8
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We also travel with ours on, as I want the items in the fridge to stay cold. Stopping for fuel has so far has not been a problem for us as all of the trips we have taken in recent years are well within one fill up’s range of home.
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Old 06-04-2005, 03:36 AM   #9
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I would like to do the same. My unit the fridge vent is on the fueling side. I have the 335RLBS. I understand they are concerned that gas fumes would gather there and get ignited when the fridge kicks off. I normally turn it off but may start leaving it on. I usually don't drive more than a tank full a day and try to start off full to begin with. Only on long days will I need to refuel.
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Old 06-04-2005, 04:02 AM   #10
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We do the same as jrgwdenner. We only empty the fridge and tun it off when we winterize the camper other wise it is on all the time as we can connect at the house. Also runs on propane when on the road. doing this for many, many years with no problem.Oh about gas fumes..they are heaver than air they fall down the side of the truck and if you fuel properly no fumes can escape. They are very dangerous of course.The concern about smokeing when refueling is that some knuckle head will throw the cig on the ground..WHERE THE FUMES CAN GO.
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Old 06-04-2005, 05:03 AM   #11
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Add us to the list of those who travel with the refrig on and do not turn off the propane before fueling. So far no problems, and hopefully never will be.
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Old 06-04-2005, 05:06 AM   #12
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We have never had a problem either. We travel with the propane on. Now that I think of it, how many times have you heard on the news of a vehicle or a RV blowing up? I don't think I have ever heard on any. I might me wrong but I still can't recall any. I guess we could put the frig on the 12v couldn't we? Kathi
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Old 06-04-2005, 08:34 AM   #13
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RMccord: Shouldn't be a problem when refuelling with the Diesel. Not like gasoline.
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Old 06-04-2005, 01:04 PM   #14
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Our fridges don't have 12 voly capability, this mode does draw a lot of juice anyway.


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Old 06-04-2005, 01:09 PM   #15
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Bill and Ann: You are right, there is not as much danger with diesel as there is with gasoline. However, aren't there gasoline pumps right next to the diesel pumps? I wouldn't take that chance. We travel with our fridge off and propane tanks turned off. We are usually on the road about 6 hours and the fridge stays right at 40 degrees. We usually have ice cream in the freezer and it doesn't even soften up.
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Old 06-04-2005, 03:25 PM   #16
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I have been traveling with my fridge on, however from the above ideas I might reconsider.
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Old 06-05-2005, 02:13 PM   #17
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We run the fridge 24x7x365. The only exception is when we are required to turn it off in certain tunnels. I turn it back on as soon as we exit the tunnel. When fueling I try to use the first pump so the Montana hangs out the rear, away from the pumps. We did the same when we had a gas tow vehicle.

I've heard there is one state that requires it be turned off but otherwise have never heard of any state requiring they be turned off while running down the road. As many RV's as are on the road I would think any state requiring they be turned off would have that posted in the same area where they say seat belt usage is required.

I've heard people say they're afraid in an accident a hose would rupture causing a fire. But the newer tanks have the OPD safety valve and if a hose ruptures the tank automatically shuts off so that argument no longer applies. As usual, just my opinion.
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Old 06-05-2005, 02:30 PM   #18
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We always turn off our fridge and propane tanks when underway. Have never had a problem with things not staying cold or frozen. Some folks freeze little packs and put them in the fridge when they travel.
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