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Old 07-27-2017, 08:25 AM   #1
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Propane on?

Tell me again it is safe to drive with the propane on ...
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its safe to drive with propane on.

Just don't spew gasoline into your fridge vents
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Old 07-27-2017, 08:48 AM   #3
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Yup.

To address the "explosions" mentioned in the article: One was on a Roadtrek (Class B, I assume as that's what most of them are) and someone sprayed gasoline on the pilot light. That's user error. For the one pictured, no one could verify that propane caused the problem. For the blowout with propane line damage, propane tanks have had safety valves on them for many years. If there's a leak, the flow of propane stops at the tank valve, and the line is low pressure, so it's not like you're going to have a flapping line spewing ignited propane all over the place.

The bottom line is that A LOT of factors have to come together PERFECTLY for this to happen. Sure, anything can happen, but if you use a little common sense (like NOT spraying the side of your rig with gasoline) and ensure your equipment is in good working order, then it is highly unlikely you'll have a problem. Sure, there's a chance, but truly anything can happen.

Watch the "Myth Busters" episode on exploding propane tanks. They actually had to try REALLY hard to get one to ignite. Same for igniting gasoline at the pump. Yes, it CAN happen, but it is HIGHLY unlikely.
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Literally being in a vehicle on a public road is more likely to get you injured or killed than leaving your propane on is. Everything in life has a risk. This is one so minor it's not worth worrying about.


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The article doesn't make me think twice about leaving my propane on... I agree with the above posts...
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The thing is how many of you that drive with your propane on remember to shut it off before you fuel up? the pilot light coming on with all those fuel vapors can go boom.. I really don't care if you do or don't but don't stick your head in the sand ..
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The thing is how many of you that drive with your propane on remember to shut it off before you fuel up? the pilot light coming on with all those fuel vapors can go boom.. I really don't care if you do or don't but don't stick your head in the sand ..
Again, watch the "Myth Busters" episode on igniting fuel vapors. They had to try REALLY hard to get them to ignite too. Even an open flame would not ignite fuel vapors unless they were trapped INSIDE a sealed box at a concentration that would make a person very sick if exposed even for a minute. If the fuel vapor is that concentrated, you need to leave the area immediately. The reality is that fuel vapor cannot build to a truly ignitable level in an open-air fueling station, even a without a breeze, they dissipate very quickly.

In my case, I always keep the trailer WELL away from fueling locations (other pumps), that's part of the "common sense" part of the equation.

ETA: The fuel fill on my truck is also on the opposite side of the fridge on my trailer. My bigger concern would be the water heater, but I don't turn that on while in transit. Not because it's unsafe, but because it's just a waste.

Again, anything CAN happen, but the likelihood is so astronomically small, it's not worth worrying too much about.
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Far as I'm concerned that article is a waste of time. It's totally based on speculation, and includes no factual information about LP gas safety systems in today's RVs.

As always, running with your LP gas and fridge on is up to you. However, considering the number of RVs on the road and the minuscule number of actual documented LP incidents, I think we're safe.

Take a look at the video of the recent travel trailer fishtail accident on the NJ turnpike. Did you notice the LP gas tanks go flying? Yes. Did you see where they burst into flame and blew up the entire state of NJ? No, 'cause it didn't happen. (OK, that was a little hyperbole, I admit it. )

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I'm fully agreeing with Seann45; "Don't stick your head in the sand" get educated.
Vapor mixes ignite very easily. Around fuel stations there are many vapors; why do you think the law is not to smoke and turn off your ignition? Even filling a gas can on a tailgate can start a electrical spark. Do your duly research and don't put your family in jeopardy. So start installing your inverters if you want to run your fridges.
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Certainly lots of things in this world to be worried about and stress about. My Dometic is not one of them. Well maybe the hinge that might eventually crack, that I worry about
Wait, maybe I have a Norcold? Now I'm gonna lose sleep !
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Found this on another RV forum from about 10 years ago and its ringing true today:

"I run with the refer on lp all the time. If it is safe or not depends on who you are asking. It usually sparks a big worthless debate"
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I'm fully agreeing with Seann45; "Don't stick your head in the sand" get educated.
Vapor mixes ignite very easily. Around fuel stations there are many vapors; why do you think the law is not to smoke and turn off your ignition? Even filling a gas can on a tailgate can start a electrical spark. Do your duly research and don't put your family in jeopardy. So start installing your inverters if you want to run your fridges.
I get what you're saying, but my head's not in the sand. I've looked at and analyzed the potential risks of operating the way I do. My analysis concluded that it's far more dangerous to risk a food borne illness than to run with the tanks open and fridge on.

And before anyone says "it'll stay cold enough for many hours if you leave it closed and off", have you ever driven for 8 hours in 110 degree Texas heat? I'm willing to bet your fridge would reach the "danger zone" quite quickly, and I'm simply not willing to take that chance.

Are there other ways to keep my food cold? Probably. But I think operating the equipment as it was designed is quite fine, and there's no need to go to heroic efforts to solve a non-problem.
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I really don't care if you do or don't but don't stick your head in the sand ..

With all due respect, no chance of anyone "sticking their head in the sand" on this topic. It's brought up numerous times throughout the year, every year I've been on here... But I've yet to hear/read of one person having a problem while in transit. Is it remotely possible, probably. We all like shady spots at a campground and there is a chance a tree/limb will fall on a camper and kill those inside but we still pick shady spots right? It's remote possibility so we do it...
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