Date:         Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:09:27 -0400
Reply-To:     steve selin <sjselin@NETZERO.NET>
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From:         steve selin <sjselin@NETZERO.NET>
Subject:      Re: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
Comments: To: Shawn.Luft@COMPLETIONS.BOMBARDIER.COM
In-Reply-To:  <OF683D8082.EB167F87-ON85256D5E.00676E8F@cit.canadair.ca>
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My flue is assembled properly and I even replaced some gaskets, yet
sometimes on the road the flame goes out.  When parked or driving at low
speed my propane is fine.  So keep checking your flame until you're
confident that it stays lit.

Steve

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Shawn Luft
> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 1:52 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
>
>
> Well I found propane at a local RV center..... and it was only 2$USD /
> 3$CAN for the fill-up.  Wow!
>
> Anyways, I'm ready to hit the road.  One thing, however....... I was
> reading that increased electrical consumption can lower fuel economy.  I'm
> wondering then...... is it possible to run the fridge on propane
> the entire
> time while driving?  Is this dangerous?  Alternatively, does fridge
> operation make a big difference in gas bills over long distances?
>
> Thanks for any insight.....
>
> Shawn.
>
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