Adam, I agree it unlikely that having the fridge running on propane while driving is all that dangerous.... but the way I look at is this: why take the risk of having a flame on board? In the event of a collision bad things can happen to either that gas tank or the propane tank... or both. I sure would feel stupid having a flame in that event... especially when the owner's manual recommends turning off the propane when driving... and even more especially when I find my fridge runs just as cold on 12 volt power. It only takes a minute to change over and it saves the propane for when I am in camp and need it most. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Puzerewski" <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 7:43 PM Subject: Fridge topic
> I do not see how it is so dangerous to run the fridge while driving. What > exactly is the danger? The flame is totally enclosed. It really is no > different than comparing the petrol tank to the engine running... Seems to > be a lot of wwhat ifs involved in thinking it unsafe > > Adam Puzerewski > 81 westy > |
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