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Date:   Wed, 25 May 2005 10:25:50 -0700
Reply-To:   Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM>
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From:   Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:   Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
Comments:   To: Dusty Edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM>
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Is it possible to set up some sort of relay or solenoid to automatically switch the fridge from propane to electric (while engine running = electric, while stopped = propane)?

Is it a good idea? Is it even possible?

-Damon

--- Dusty Edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM> wrote: > this is the second time that i've read a posting > about somebody running their fridge on propane while > driving. any kind of airflow (ie - a window rolled > down) is most likely blowing out the pilot while > you're driving, causing the fridge to start, stop, > then start again. > > i, and many others, believe it to be a HUGE (and > unnecessary) risk to drive with the propane working. > flip it over to battery and crank it up to high - > i've never had any issues with it not being cold > enough. > > dusty.

'84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX Vancouver, BC

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