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03-04-2018, 10:54 AM #1
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Using propane for the fridge while traveling
HI. We have a 2017 303 reflections and was wondering how many people have their propane on to keep their fridge running while traveling. I read that this is not safe to do and against the law in some states and provinces, is this true and has anyone had any issues with doing this. Last year we did not run with the propane on and the fridge would keep cold for 4-6 hours but it was not a hot summer. Thanks
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03-04-2018, 11:50 AM #2
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Always run our fridge when on the road. Sometimes turn fridge off when refuelling depending on pump location
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03-04-2018, 11:52 AM #3
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A blown tire could tear up propane lines and start a fire, but that never happens on a RV. How about some ice/dry ice?
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03-04-2018, 12:02 PM #4
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Welcome to the site. I see this is your first post and you are a trial memeber. There is lots of debate and threads on this subject. Many say yes, many no... Suggest you use the search tool in the upper right to pull up old threads on this subject.
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03-04-2018, 12:35 PM #5
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I do as many others do - run with it on. That said, it is an open flame when in a gas station.....
There have been a few times in 90-95 degree weather where we have gone 8-10 hours with it off, and everything is still cold/frozen. So keep it full, even with just ice in the freezer, and it can maintain for a very long time even if turned off. The second most common question is how long it takes to get cold. Many turn it on a day before they load it. Far better, and less wear and tear, is turn it on and then to load it plum full with already cold stuff. Ice, beer, or real food. Then it will maintain from the start. Avoid big pots of warm chili or similar - it will heat everything else up before the fridge manages to get it all cool again.2017 Imagine 2670MK
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03-04-2018, 02:25 PM #6
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03-05-2018, 08:37 PM #7
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I must disagree in electric mode they use a heating element. In propane mode there is absolutely a flame to heat the ammonia. Assuming you actually have a propane fridge ( you don’t list your unit in your signature so it is possible you have a residential fridge), put it in gas mode, go outside and open up your access panel. You will find a small flame...
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03-06-2018, 03:20 AM #8
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I must disagree in electric mode they use a heating element.
My bad, you are correct! Brain fart for sure. Thanks for the correction.
To the OP. If your fridge is capable you may be able to select DC power to run the fridge while traveling to avoid using the LPG.
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03-06-2018, 05:51 AM #9
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03-09-2018, 07:30 PM #10
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I've never seen an RV refrigerator run on DC alone. They either run on propane (using 12V DC for the control board) or 110V AC depending on which mode you are using at the time. I have not explored using an inverter to run our fridge in electric mode but I'm sure it's possible.
I'm in the camp that it's perfectly okay to run on propane while traveling. The flow control valve at the tank will prevent catastrophic leakage in case of a bad event occurring.
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