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08-18-2017, 04:32 PM
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Traveling with gas on
Just wondering how many of you travel with the gas on to your refrigerator? I've heard everything from NEVER, to ALWAYS and ya but turn it off when I fill up with gas. Just wondering how safe it is to do so.
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08-18-2017, 04:33 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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I've only done it since 1967 or so with no problems.
Your RV's propane system is designed, built, tested and certified to be on when moving as well as parked. It does need to be off in some tunnels and when fueling up.
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08-18-2017, 04:37 PM
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When was the last time your read about someone catching their RV on fire at a gas station?
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08-18-2017, 04:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I've only done it since 1967 or so with no problems.
Your RV's propane system is designed, built, tested and certified to be on when moving as well as parked. It does need to be off in some tunnels and when fueling up.
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If it wasn't safe when traveling I would NOT want it on while I was sleeping.
RV Propane Systems have safety features/devices.
Excess Flow Device...downstream flow increases from broken line it shuts down limiting the flow
Cylinders even have more.......excess flow device in the pigtail AGME Nut
ACME Nut has a 'stub' that pushes open the spring loaded shutoff valve in the cylinder OPD valve . Thermal bushing in ACME Nut melts in high temp (Fire) and allows 'stub' to move---spring loaded shutoff valve closes---no flow
Each propane appliance has FLAME Proving ----miliamp signal is generated when main flame lights off. No main flame...no signal...gas valve closes.
Safe....you bet.
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08-18-2017, 04:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cumminsfan
When was the last time your read about someone catching their RV on fire at a gas station?
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Hey it happens.......
April 16, 2017 MESA AZ
Course it had NOTHING to do with propane...engine backfired and ignited gas fumes.
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08-18-2017, 07:00 PM
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Location: Full Timing. When I park I'm home
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No reason to leave it on. Put a fan in the frig and keep the doors closed. Everything will keep fine until you turn it back on.
Brad
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08-18-2017, 07:12 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Always did so until we got the MH, now we usually travel with the generator running so we can run the house air.
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08-18-2017, 09:49 PM
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I did with my class c, 2 class A's and now my 5th wheel with no issues. With the c/a I only shut it off when filling the built in tanks or when restricted for tunnels etc.
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08-19-2017, 02:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Thanks to all
Thanks everyone for your input and advise. Guess we will give it a try and shut it off when we fill with gas. Thanks again to everyone!! 
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2011 Heartland GreyStone
2012 F-250 6.2L
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08-19-2017, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: The Bluegrass State
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I've only done it since 1967 or so with no problems.
Your RV's propane system is designed, built, tested and certified to be on when moving as well as parked. It does need to be off in some tunnels and when fueling up.
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Central Kentucky
2006 Fleetwood Discovery 35H, 2014 Honda CR-V, M&G Engineering Braking System
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08-19-2017, 02:13 PM
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I never turn my propane off except to change bottles.
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08-19-2017, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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I also leave the propane/fridge running all the time.
Andrew
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08-19-2017, 10:00 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Location: Vancouver, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bddadles
No reason to leave it on. Put a fan in the frig and keep the doors closed. Everything will keep fine until you turn it back on.
Brad
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No reason to turn it off either.
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08-20-2017, 09:00 PM
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Member
Jayco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: missoula, mt
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I never leave it on when in motion. Refrigerator stays cold. When we stop for a while I open it up. Why chance it. I suppose if your driving non stop all day but we only drive 2 hours before taking a break, and off at 3pm or 300 miles.
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