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06-27-2017, 03:43 PM
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#10861
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Eastampton, NJ
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Nice looking faucet
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06-28-2017, 06:26 AM
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#10862
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 78
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Originally Posted by 5picker
I realize you said seasonal site so I'm not sure how often you visit or whether you have a R/V type refrigerator or a residential style?
With that said.... many of us with the R/V style, turn the refrigerator to 'Auto' and leave the LP supply on. That way, if the power goes out, the fridge switches to LP and continues to operate. You will need to leave the LP supply on when gone. When the power comes back on, it automatically goes back to electric operation.
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X2... gas for power outages and travel 
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06-28-2017, 08:50 AM
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#10863
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Farmer
Posts: 4,988
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Originally Posted by Brand2328
Nice looking faucet
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Thanks 
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06-28-2017, 11:35 AM
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#10864
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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Originally Posted by PapaE
X2... gas for power outages and travel |
The debate about whether or not to leave the LP on for travel is an old one. I've always done it myself but at a seminar at the recent FROG Canada 150 Rally, the tech said you don't need to leave the LP on. I'm going to experiment with leaving it off and see if there is any significant increase in the temp in the refrigerator. I'll just make sure that its good and cold before I head out.
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06-28-2017, 11:56 AM
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#10865
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
The debate about whether or not to leave the LP on for travel is an old one. I've always done it myself but at a seminar at the recent FROG Canada 150 Rally, the tech said you don't need to leave the LP on. I'm going to experiment with leaving it off and see if there is any significant increase in the temp in the refrigerator. I'll just make sure that its good and cold before I head out.
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Of course you don't NEED to leave it on... unless of course you want to run your refrigerator.
Some folks drive for 8 hours or more in the summer heat. Me thinks you need to keep the refrigerator going, which means LP on.
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06-28-2017, 12:15 PM
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#10866
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 325BH
Of course you don't NEED to leave it on... unless of course you want to run your refrigerator.
Some folks drive for 8 hours or more in the summer heat. Me thinks you need to keep the refrigerator going, which means LP on.
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I guess whether or not you "need" to leave the LP on depends on how much temperature rise you can tolerate.
My post was just to say that I'll be experimenting with leaving it off this summer to see what kind of temp increases we see. Of course, I don't live in the southern U.S. where temps regularly get up to 100°F or higher.
For us, for how long we travel in a day, and for our ambient air temps rarely getting up to 100°F, we might not need to leave it on.
I wonder if anyone here has done an 8 hour travel day in 100°F heat without the refrigerator running on LP to see what kind of temp rise you'd get in your refrigerator.
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06-28-2017, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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If your Not going to use your refer as designed just get a "Ice Box"!  Youroo!! 
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06-28-2017, 12:25 PM
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#10868
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
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Originally Posted by youroo
If your Not going to use your refef as designed just get a "Ice Box"! Youroo!! |
Exactly.
A cooler full of ice will fare better than the refrigerator turned off.
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06-28-2017, 12:33 PM
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#10869
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
The debate about whether or not to leave the LP on for travel is an old one. I've always done it myself but at a seminar at the recent FROG Canada 150 Rally, the tech said you don't need to leave the LP on. I'm going to experiment with leaving it off and see if there is any significant increase in the temp in the refrigerator. I'll just make sure that its good and cold before I head out.
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Get one of these. Put the readout in your TV and you can monitor the temps as you drive.
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...rts/1040496481
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06-28-2017, 12:34 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
I guess whether or not you "need" to leave the LP on depends on how much temperature rise you can tolerate.
My post was just to say that I'll be experimenting with leaving it off this summer to see what kind of temp increases we see. Of course, I don't live in the southern U.S. where temps regularly get up to 100°F or higher.
For us, for how long we travel in a day, and for our ambient air temps rarely getting up to 100°F, we might not need to leave it on.
I wonder if anyone here has done an 8 hour travel day in 100°F heat without the refrigerator running on LP to see what kind of temp rise you'd get in your refrigerator.
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When we lived in FL I did several experiments with the fridge on and off.
After about three hours, the temps start to climb really quickly once the fridge is off. You might extend that a bit using ice blocks but like youroo pointed out... at that point you may as well just pack your stuff in a cooler.
Weekend camping close to home isn't much of a problem, but I leave mine running for any trips over two hours.
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06-28-2017, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
When we lived in FL I did several experiments with the fridge on and off.
After about three hours, the temps start to climb really quickly once the fridge is off. You might extend that a bit using ice blocks but like youroo pointed out... at that point you may as well just pack your stuff in a cooler.
Weekend camping close to home isn't much of a problem, but I leave mine running for any trips over two hours.
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X2. We've been OK going from campground to home at about 4 hrs.
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06-28-2017, 12:55 PM
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#10872
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
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We start ours at home 1-2 days before we leave, hooked up to 50 amp at home with LP on in case power goes out, then we leave it on until we get to cg then hook up to 50.
When we get home we empty it right away and let it warm up after we turn it off and the LP. I then put the clips on after it defrosts to keep the moisture and mold out
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06-28-2017, 01:01 PM
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#10873
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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5picker and rockfordroo, thanks for the actual experience feedback. We normally don't camp more than 4-5 hours from home - usually only 2-3 hours.
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06-28-2017, 04:28 PM
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#10874
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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I added a new toad vehicle! 
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06-28-2017, 04:58 PM
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#10875
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,460
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
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Nice [emoji1303][emoji322][emoji102]
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06-28-2017, 05:51 PM
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#10876
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 34
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Originally Posted by AquaMan
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Well played.
Can't let my wife see it. She really likes the white jeeps.
Myself today, I am adjusting the height of my slides, checking engine fluids, checking tire pressure, checking on board fresh water quality, and doing a seal inspection. Getting her ready for this weekend camping trip.
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Children - Danica and Brooks
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06-28-2017, 06:05 PM
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#10877
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sinjin79
Well played.
Can't let my wife see it. She really likes the white jeeps.
Myself today, I am adjusting the height of my slides, checking engine fluids, checking tire pressure, checking on board fresh water quality, and doing a seal inspection. Getting her ready for this weekend camping trip.
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Dealer looked out 1000 miles and a white manual Recon didn't exist. Ordered one and it was here in 17 days!
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06-28-2017, 06:57 PM
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#10878
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Danville, IL
Posts: 320
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Got our 5th wheel washed and ready for Wisconsin in 2 days
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06-28-2017, 08:31 PM
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#10879
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,063
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Originally Posted by AquaMan
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Nice I miss my Jeep. 
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06-28-2017, 08:38 PM
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#10880
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Manahawkin
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Nice !
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