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11-22-2016, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Moulton, Alabama
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I have never even given a thought to turning off the fridge. It actually should be turned off before you pull up to the pumps. I have had RV's of all types for 30+ years and most of them had gas refrigerators that we always ran when traveling and refueling.
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Jerry
2016 Gulfstream/Ameri Lite 268BH
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11-22-2016, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Rigby, Idaho
Posts: 3,943
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Gas or diesel? Gas, absolutely! Propane, oh heck yes. Diesel, yeah, maybe no.
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TonyMac
2006 Monaco Safari Cheetah 40PMT
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11-22-2016, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Large Diesel pusher here. I don't do squat aside from not "flicking my BIC" next to the open fuel fill tube. I'm sure there's a list of OSHA approved safety rules that include stuff like wearing steel toe boots, hard hats, safety goggles and hazmat suits ... and who am I to argue with the "experts". I can say that my "don't do squat" approach is batting 1,000 so far!
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SpaceNorman
2012 HR Endeavor 43' DFT, 2022 Jeep Wrangler
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11-23-2016, 03:50 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Oregon
Posts: 2,730
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I do shut down the Genny but not always the fridge(lazy). I will shut down the fridge when filling the propane due to the fridge being directly above it.
But to be safe, yes you should shut down ALL open flames.
I have no need to worry about the water heater because I have Motoraide so my water heater gets hot while driving.
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2014 Itasca Sunstar 35F; 5 Star tuned; 2014 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk
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11-24-2016, 08:59 AM
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Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ...East Texas
Posts: 5,325
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I believe all states (maybe federal) have regulations that require several things be posted at self-serve fuel stations, including prohibition of smoking and open flames. And the self-lighting spark-ignition appliances are probably more dangerous than one with a pilot light. If you ignore the posted warnings, and something happens, you are liable. A couple of years ago there was one where a trailer owner left something on because it was on the side opposite the fuel fill. While he was filling fuel, an attendant was changing the filter on a pump on the other side. He did something careless, fuel splashed on the side of the trailer, and ka-boom. We all have our own comfort level when it comes to taking a risk. The important thing is that we are totally aware of what the risk is before we decide to go for it or not.
I run diesel. I normally did shut down my refrigerator when refueling before I replaced it with a residential. I often have the generator running and do not shut it down. The water heater is never on while traveling.
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2022 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
towing 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
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11-24-2016, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Phoenix, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AFChap
I believe all states (maybe federal) have regulations that require several things be posted at self-serve fuel stations, including prohibition of smoking and open flames. And the self-lighting spark-ignition appliances are probably more dangerous than one with a pilot light. If you ignore the posted warnings, and something happens, you are liable. A couple of years ago there was one where a trailer owner left something on because it was on the side opposite the fuel fill. While he was filling fuel, an attendant was changing the filter on a pump on the other side. He did something careless, fuel splashed on the side of the trailer, and ka-boom. We all have our own comfort level when it comes to taking a risk. The important thing is that we are totally aware of what the risk is before we decide to go for it or not.
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Amen to that!
Steve
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11-24-2016, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Olustee, Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SpaceNorman
Large Diesel pusher here. I don't do squat aside from not "flicking my BIC" next to the open fuel fill tube. I'm sure there's a list of OSHA approved safety rules that include stuff like wearing steel toe boots, hard hats, safety goggles and hazmat suits ... and who am I to argue with the "experts". I can say that my "don't do squat" approach is batting 1,000 so far!
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Just my opinion, I think the hard hat and hazmat suit is a little overboard but I don't get in my MH without steel toe boots, safety goggles and a dust mask. Oh sure, I get strange looks but one can't be too safety concious.
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11-24-2016, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Camas, WA
Posts: 872
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Question about safety when fueling up
Gasoline? I would absolutely shut off all sources of flames and/or sparks.
Propane? I hadn't thought about it before but now when I refuel my onboard propane tank I'll shut off the fridge. Tho' my water heater is diesel and the heater is a heat pump they still spark so I'd shut them off, too.
Diesel? Have you ever tried to light diesel with a match? It has to be atomized to ignite. I don't turn anything off tho' now I'd think twice if I were fueling at a regular gas station, but as I always fuel up at truck stops there isn't a gasoline pump anywhere near me so no worries.
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11-24-2016, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
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We shut all flames off in our RV when at the pump. I've seen people standing at their car with the pump nozzle in their hand and a lit cigarette in their mouth. We move well away from the pump area and wait until they have left before we park at the pump. "you can't fix stupid"!!!
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2005 Itasca Sunrise 33', W20 Chassis, Ultrapower, Henderson Trac Bar
2012 Chevy Captiva Sport AWD, ReadyBrute Elite Tow Bar, Blue Ox Base Plate, Protect-A-Tow
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11-26-2016, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 848
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Never turn off the fridge except while filling up the LP tank. Around here that is the practice. Only have the water heater on 15 minutes before I need it for a shower. Then I turn it off. After the shower I still have hot water all day. Have never been in a situation to need the furnace while driving. Dash air heat does just fine till I stop for the night.
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Chevy 6.0
2015 GMC Terrain
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11-26-2016, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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All flames are turned of before fuelling with gas, propane, or diesel. No exceptions... like an earlier post said. You Can't Fix Stupid.
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2008 Fleetwood Southwind 36D
8.1L Vortec Gas with 5SP Allison Tranny
W-24 Workhorse Chassis
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11-26-2016, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Rigby, Idaho
Posts: 3,943
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Oh, here's another fueling safety tip for those of you with fillers on both sides of the rig: Only have one open at a time. Topping off one side and it's a coming out the other. Don't ask me how I figured that one out.....
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TonyMac
2006 Monaco Safari Cheetah 40PMT
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11-26-2016, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Airdrie Alberta Canada
Posts: 101
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gas most definitely diesel i don,t think its as important,at most big truck stops they never shut there rigs off NOTHING LIKE LIFE ON THE ROAD
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11-27-2016, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Mesa/Payson, Arizona
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Wow!! I am truly amazed that so many....do not....turn off every source with a flame when you fuel up. I have always turned everything off long before I ever enter a gas station island. And then wait until I am far from the gas station island to relight the refrigerator, etc. Just seems like common sense to me. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Taking simple, quick, and easy precautions only takes a few minutes of your time......and maybe even just save your life someday.
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