The driving danger is not from the open flame but from the open valve on the tank. The fridge flame is in a remote location unlikely to be reached by anything flammable. An accident that disrupts the integrity of the gas line could result in a fire. If the tank regulator was involved, the result might be spectacular. This seems unlikely but it is a non zero risk. I tend not to do it. Mark Adam Puzerewski wrote: > > 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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