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10-25-2018, 09:34 PM
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Location: Newberg, OR
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Running fridge while driving
I have always left my fridge on while driving. I recently had a buddy that bought a travel trailer and the dealer told him to shut the fridge off because as he drives down the road the fridge will constantly try to light and will very quickly burn out the board.
Now, I've always left mine on and never had any issues. Thoughts on this topic?
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10-25-2018, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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I drive with mine on also Had a problem on another trailer (old one) that when a big truck went by the other way the "compression" wind would blow the flame out. I cut a piece of plastic cardboard to cover the bottom half of the door grill on the inside and that stopped the "compression" wind and I had no problem from then on.
On my new trailer with auto start I haven't noticed a problem.
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10-25-2018, 10:08 PM
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Dealer doesn't have a clue how fridge controls work or how well the propane system is designed for stationary use AND Transit use.
Flapping his gums.......Fridge MFGs would NOT agree with his 'ass-sessment'
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10-26-2018, 07:21 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Titusville, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
Dealer doesn't have a clue how fridge controls work or how well the propane system is designed for stationary use AND Transit use.
Flapping his gums.......Fridge MFGs would NOT agree with his 'ass-sessment'
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And that's the truth. 
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10-26-2018, 08:00 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: MI
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Does the guy have manuals he can read.
We have traveled thousands of miles with ours on and have never had an issue.
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10-26-2018, 08:12 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Our's has been running non-stop for 14 months now. FT'ing 
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10-26-2018, 08:13 AM
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Location: Port Orchard, WA
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In out TT we traveled with the fridge on propane and never had a problem. Dealer needs to save his bad information for use in selling RV's.
Never had a problem with either fridge, or water heater running on propane while moving.
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10-26-2018, 08:20 AM
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Never had a problem driving on propane setting with 3 different RV's we've owned.
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10-26-2018, 08:59 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Never had a problem with mine staying lit and running down the road. I thought thats what they were designed to do.
jt
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10-26-2018, 09:04 AM
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Location: Carlos, Texas
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Ignore him, turn on your fridge and go somewhere.
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10-26-2018, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
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Keep it running, no one wants warm beer when they arrive...
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10-26-2018, 09:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Newberg, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camperdawgs
Keep it running, no one wants warm beer when they arrive...
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Best answer I've heard yet. You win! [emoji481]
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10-26-2018, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,758
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I run the fridge on the inverter while driving. 
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10-26-2018, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Punta Gorda, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camperdawgs
Keep it running, no one wants warm beer when they arrive...
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Off topic...but years ago I took my Triumph to a British repair shop and there was a sign on the wall that stated: "If you like warm beer get a Lucas Refrigerator".
Having had several MG's I totally understood. Fortunately the TR 7 convert was new enough to have a Delco ignition system.
On my MH the refrigerator never gets shut off. Shore power or the inverter is always on.
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