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Date:         Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:20:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Charles McGehee <chasm@ELLTEL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Charles McGehee <chasm@ELLTEL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <DC38C634-6C16-4872-9BF6-644AED9799EA@uvic.ca>
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Why would turning off the propane increase mileage?

Charles '85 Westy

At 03:09 PM 9/13/2006, Alistair Bell wrote: >I agree, that's why i turnoff valve on fuel line from tank to engine >when i drive, i don't want gasoline spilled from ruptured line if >Spiny Norman T-bones me. > >Added bonus is increased mileage. > >:) > >Alistair > > >'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 >http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/ > >On 13-Sep-06, at 3:03 PM, The Bus Depot wrote: > >>If keeping the fridge running on propane while driving is a >>problem, here's a nice little windshield for the vent. > > >I have wondered about the safety of having propane flowing through the >vehicle while driving, in the event of a serious collision. At least >if the >valve is shut off, the propane is well protected inside a thick tank. >However if the valve is open, someone hits you on the side or the van >rolls, >and the propane line ruptures, you have a serious propane leak and the >potential for spark. Of course it's admittedly not a likely scenario... > >- Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > www.busdepot.com > (215) 234-VWVW > >_____________________________________________ >Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT


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