Date:         Fri, 12 May 2000 20:04:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fridge topic
Comments: To: Adam Puzerewski <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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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
>