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11-27-2017, 06:10 PM
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Fridge Operating Questions
I was watching a video that said "It is not recommended to travel with the LP on and also it is illegal in some states".
So how do you keep the fridge cold while traveling?
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11-27-2017, 06:15 PM
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I had the same question so am going to follow this discussion!
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11-27-2017, 06:24 PM
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Not recommended by who?
Show me any state statute that says it is illegal.
They are designed to be running while going down the road.
80% of all RVers do it.
10% are scared Sallys who are afraid something may blow up.
10% have residential refrigerators that run off 120 VAC.
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11-27-2017, 06:26 PM
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This topic has been discussed here numerous times and I'm sure you can search the forums if you have an interest. Suffice it to say that many (most?) RVers run their LP refrigerators when traveling.
You can debate the wisdom of this but I'm not aware of any state in which this is illegal. When you read claims like that online, I suggest you always ask the person making the statement to prove it with a web-link. Usually, such claims are nothing more than repeated internet hearsay.
If you have a generator or an inverter you can also run your fridge electrically, which is what we do with our residential one.
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11-27-2017, 07:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tfryman
Not recommended by who?
Show me any state statute that says it is illegal.
They are designed to be running while going down the road.
80% of all RVers do it.
10% are scared Sallys who are afraid something may blow up.
10% have residential refrigerators that run off 120 VAC.
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Well, I found this so far.
Propane Regulations
Also this, search for LP Gas or propane
https://www.rvtripwizard.com/rv-info...-road-laws.php
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11-27-2017, 07:51 PM
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Mines runs all the time on the road and has made 4 coast to coast trips......
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11-28-2017, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Papahoosh
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So you found 2 citations about propane in a tunnel in Maryland?
There are other tunnels that also require your propane to be off.
It is not illegal in any STATE, just some specific pieces of roadway, but those are well marked.
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11-28-2017, 06:30 AM
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There are also those that suggest the wind while travelling blows the burner out causing repeated relights which damage the unit. I have never experienced this either. I do however recommend when you fuel don't place the fridge vent right next to a fuel pump because there is an open flame there and fumes and flames don't mix well.
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11-28-2017, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Papahoosh
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Both listings only show restrictions as related very specific highways, in particular tunnels underwater such as the five I have in my area of southeastern Virginia, but nothing regarding the use of propane while on the open road, highways or interstates.
If the total miles of restricted road surface is 100 miles that is only .0025% of the 4,071,000 miles of road in the USA.
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11-28-2017, 04:41 PM
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With our government always looking out for us, if running the fridge on gas was dangerous, there would be yellow or red stickers, all over the controls, cautioning us not to do it.
Along with the stickers, there would be lockouts and buzzers, that we would have to override to do it anyway.
I can't load my car on the dolly without buckling up or seeing blinking lights and hearing chimes.
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11-28-2017, 04:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tfryman
Not recommended by who?
Show me any state statute that says it is illegal.
They are designed to be running while going down the road.
80% of all RVers do it.
10% are scared Sallys who are afraid something may blow up.
10% have residential refrigerators that run off 120 VAC.
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X2, also show me a cop who is going to pull you over and check
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11-28-2017, 06:48 PM
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Interesting discussion, I think I will follow along for a bit.
Years ago I can remember my dad always leaving the propane on and the fridge running. Very long cross country trips, so I assumed that was the norm. Fast forward to a few months back when I bought my current trailer, the repair manager who was giving me a walkthrough before I drove away mentioned that it was illegal to have the gas on while on the road? He said as long as the food is already down to temperature and the fridge isn't opened it will remain cold for plenty long enough on the road. Suggested that on rest breaks while traveling to just start it up for a bit then shut back down when hitting the highway again.
With all that being said, I figured I would probably just not overthink it too much and just leave it running. 
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11-28-2017, 06:57 PM
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Was told same thing...
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11-30-2017, 11:16 AM
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Interesting experiment conducted on the Grand Design site regarding food temps and running with the refrigerator off.
https://www.granddesignowners.com/fo...or+temperature
Turning the refer on for short periods of time does little to drop temps. It takes several hours to get a gas absorption fridge to temp. I have temp monitors for freezer and fridge so I can check temps without opening the door. I run the fridge at least over night and usually 24 hrs before loading with pre chilled food.
In WA, propane must be turned off on state ferries and at gas stations.
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