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Old 05-07-2013, 06:14 PM   #1
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Neewbie Question concerning Fridge

Can you travel with the fridge in the gas mode while traveling so its cold when you get to your destination?????
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:28 PM   #2
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Not legally, but many of us do it including me. I'll turn it off before fueling up however.
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Old 05-07-2013, 06:44 PM   #3
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Your fridge will retain its cold for 6 hours IF YOU DONT OPEN THE DOOR
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From what I have heard, but I have not verified, that it depends on the state. I have been told in Minnesota it is legal, but the gas has to be turned off if you pull into a gas station.
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Old 05-07-2013, 10:36 PM   #5
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I've never heard of such a law in California. Mine is on when I travel.
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We NEVER travel with the gas on. There are many opinions on this but we do not do it. The newer refrigerators are made like an ice chest so you don't have to run the gas. As Seann45 stated, they stay cold for several hours. Have it cold for a few days before you leave, pack it full (it stays cooler with more food) and then turn on the gas at camp ground.
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Old 05-07-2013, 11:26 PM   #7
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I just looked up the 2012 Minnesota State Statue on Pressurized Flammable gas;

169.762 PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE GAS.
Subdivision 1.Marking required.
Any vehicle within this state which carries liquefied petroleum gas fuel or natural gas in a tank attached to the vehicle in any concealed area, including but not limited to trunks, compartments, or under the vehicle, shall display on the exterior of the vehicle the words "Pressurized Flammable Gas," or a standard abbreviation or symbol as determined by the Department of Public Safety, in block letters at least two inches high. The letters shall be of contrasting colors and shall be placed as near as possible to the area where the tank is located.
Subd. 2.Dispensing prohibition.
No person shall dispense liquefied petroleum gas fuel or natural gas into any tank in a concealed area of a vehicle unless the vehicle is in compliance with the requirements of subdivision 1.
Subd. 3.Penalty.
Any owner convicted of violating the provisions of subdivision 1 or 2 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

I see I am breaking the law as I do not have any labels to my knowledge stating I have “Pressurized Flammable Gas” on board.
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:11 AM   #8
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Neewbie Question concerning Fridge

If your talks are mounted on the tongue as most are, they are not concealed.
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:55 AM   #9
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I agree with Meathead.. the tongue of the trailer under a plastic cover doesn't meet the definition of concealed in my book. Getting back to the OP's question...yes I run the fridge on gas while traveling. Although you can smell gasoline fumes occasionally while at the gas station, they are not concentrated enough to support combustion unless your ignition source is pretty close to the filler opening where the vapors escape. Also they tend to concentrate very close to ground level and in my TT the fridge burner is over 4 feet off the ground. I don't lose much sleep over the refueling situation.
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If you're worried about running the fridge on gas while traveling, why not use the 12 volts?
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If you're worried about running the fridge on gas while traveling, why not use the 12 volts?
12V or auto is the propane option when no electric service is hooked up. 120V uses no propane.

I used to travel with it on, but now I don't due to the hazards. Pack it and pre-chill it then turn it off and go. Once I get there I turn it on before I register to get it cold while setting up on the propane mode.
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I travel with it on-- Don't want warm beer upon arrival at the CG Larry. ps you should be aware of the rules concerning some bridges and tunnels that don't allow propane at all.
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I always travel with it on propane. It has never blown out to my knowledge. I will be traveling this summer from MA to Hersey Park. I will have to make sure I will not be traveling any routes that don't allow propane.
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Will the fridge work on the 12 volt system all the fridge says is auto or gas?
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Most travel trailers, with few exceptions, are 2-way (gas or 120V). Most 3-ways (gas, 120V, 12V) are generally only found in pop-ups.
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Will the fridge work on the 12 volt system all the fridge says is auto or gas?
Gas = 12v for the pilot, thermostat and gas to chill.
Auto = only electric when power is provided to the Camper. If power is lost then it will automatically change to 12V and propane (if your valve is open).

If you shut off your propane tanks then the fridge will not work and flash after so many failed attempts to light the pilot regardless of setting. You will need to switch the fridge off to clear the code and turn back it on.
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Besides "pre-chilling" the fridge 12+ hours before departure, we generally put a frozen 1 gal. milk container (water...not milk) on an upper shelf when we leave. Without opening the door, that's maintained an adequate temp. for about 24 hours without power (and also provides really cold drinking water later on). Additionally, consider pre-freezing any refrigerated items that can be frozen prior to departure, and putting as many of these as you can in the freezer compartment with the remainder in the lower compartment. I'm not necessarily against running with the propane on, just prefer to conserve the gas for hot showers.
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