Date:         Wed, 27 May 1998 12:23:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Kelly Bauman <bauman@ICAN.NET>
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From:         Kelly Bauman <bauman@ICAN.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
Comments: To: Craig Standley <cstand@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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At 11:16 27-05-98 -0700, Craig Standley wrote:
>I think I started this thread-I haven't ever had a propane powered fridge
>in my Bus, so I assumed that you had to turn it off when moving.  I guess
>I thought this because there is an option for 12V which seems to suggest
>that you should use that when under way.  It seems I was wrong, and I
>wonder why you would ever use the 12V option if the fridge works so much
>better with the propane.  Just be sure to fill up on it.

I think the rationale is that it is potentially dangerous to drive with the
propane value open.  If you had an accident it could rupture the propane
line and cause a gas leak and potentially an explosion or fire.  If you do
drive with it on then always keep marshmallows and a pointy stick in your
vehicle. :-)

I drive with my fridge running in LP mode but it may be imprudent.  At the
very least I think you would want to shut off any LP device while filling
the LP tank.  This is my other than expert opinion.


Kelly Bauman
Delta, BC
'91 Westy