Date:         Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:43:34 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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http://rvbasics.com/techtips/rv-refrigerator-on-while-traveling.html

Some more reading on the subject. Most RV's with larger refrigerators do
even have 12 volt capability. The large fridges will just take too much
current to be practical on 12 volt. As for running the generator while
traveling, the motor home burns enough fuel on its own. As for turning the
fridge off while traveling, the recovery time is too long.

The propane delivery is regulated and limited in both pressure and volume.
The fridge combustion chamber is sealed. As long as the fridge is turned off
before pulling into fuel stations, I believe the risks are minimal. I use
the propane fridge while traveling.

Dennis

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Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 6:04 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.

> 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

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