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06-09-2015, 10:54 PM
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Traveling with Fridge ON
I have gotten conflicting answers on my question from dealers so I am depending on all you well seasoned campers for the correct answer. I have a Wildwood LE 22FBS and would like to my fridge run while on the road. It is only a 2-way, gas or 110v, and of course know without a generator or inverter cannot use 110v. Is it safe to leave the gas valve turned on at the tank and run the fridge on gas while traveling. Some say no way and the pilot light will blow out but of course others say no problem. Ok the floor is open to any and all opinions on this matter.
Thanks.
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06-09-2015, 11:20 PM
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Site Team
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this question is asked constantly, on all RV forums.
the majority of RV owners travel with the fridge lit on propane.
some choose to turn it off while fueling.
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06-10-2015, 12:25 AM
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I travel with mine on. While there's still a risk, modern technology has greatly improved the safety.
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06-10-2015, 07:39 AM
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I travel with mine on...takes too long to cool down if not.
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06-10-2015, 07:49 AM
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06-10-2015, 07:54 AM
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On.
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06-10-2015, 07:55 AM
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I travel with the gas on, THEY WILL NOT BLOW OUT. The biggest argument that I have seen is during fueling. But from where my refer is it couldn't be effected. It's not even under a canopy to trap fumes. The other is that most tunnels in the USA require you to turn off the propane, here in Virginia they have pull offs that they inspect that it is off, DO NOT pass up one of those stations big big fine, I think it's $200.00 and your on camera, the trooper will get you on the otherside they just sit and wait. On the other side they have a big pull off so you can turn it back on. If it was bad to travel with it on, then why would the State of Virginia put all this in?
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06-10-2015, 08:01 AM
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Always on.
And never heard of an explosion from a fridge while on the road. Also RV propane fridges don't have pilot lights.
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06-10-2015, 08:02 AM
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On for us. The manufacturer even added a baffle to ensure the pilot light would remain lit while traveling. If you travel where it's hot, a 2 to 3 hour trip could mean some real problems for cold foods.
I did read somewhere that Canada has a rule against traveling with the propane on.
Anyone know of any such restrictions?
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06-10-2015, 08:04 AM
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Boondocking Only
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Always on.
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06-10-2015, 08:13 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
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I even run my furnace during winter travel.
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06-10-2015, 08:18 AM
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06-10-2015, 08:25 AM
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How else are you going to be able to keep/get the beer cold for when you arrive at your final destination?
On all the time for us.
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06-10-2015, 08:49 AM
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I agree also. Propane on the last two as we traveled and now just the battery and inverter on for the residential refrigerator.
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06-10-2015, 09:29 AM
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06-10-2015, 09:50 AM
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On, I have to keep the beer cold, don't you? LOL
I've ran my fridg off propane while towing for over 30 years never a issue.
A mud dobber can be an issue since they like to make a nest in the tubing but a screen over it will fix that. LOL
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06-10-2015, 12:21 PM
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Always on.
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06-10-2015, 12:28 PM
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On also
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06-10-2015, 12:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdangel0
How else are you going to be able to keep/get the beer cold for when you arrive at your final destination?
On all the time for us.
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I second this quote! Always on, for the beer and meat.
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06-10-2015, 12:30 PM
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Senior Member
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With our new rig/new fridge, on for long trips (2+ hrs.) and off with ice packs for shorter trips. The technology has improved a lot since our old RV hit the lot in Y2K.
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