bsinmich
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I did this first in 1969 with my first TT and have done it on every vehicle since.
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KPSmithSr
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My owners manual has a section on "Operation during travel" so I would say it is ok to do.
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Fordlover
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345jeep wrote:I have a 3-way (AC 110 / DC 12 / Gas) fridge. I always start my fridge in gas mode and let it get cold overnight. Before setting out, I switch the fridge to auto mode and let it switch what mode it wants for the given conditions. I leave the gas line energized while underway and if the fridge needs gas, it can take the gas. This way, when I'm going down the road and my TV is sending voltage back to the TT, the fridge can keep things cool on 12V. When I stop for lunch or some other purpose, it can light the burner and run on gas if it has to.
This is a good point. My fridge is also 3 way, but I didn't know that. So I assumed it would only run on 110 volt at home or camping, and gas while going down the road. Turns out it will run off of 12volt DC while plugged into my TV going down the road (I'm pretty sure). Wish the guy at the dealer doing the walk thru would have told me that.
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carp65
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One of the last things on our "check List" when we leave a CG is to put the
fringe on propane for travelling. Never had a problem!
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mynetdude
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wished my frig had 12v capability
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cruiserjs
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We have never (since 1991) pulled our various fifth wheels with the refrigerator on. propnae is ALWAYS turned off at the tanks before we even hook up. Have had many 8-10 hour days in all kinds of summer weather all over N. America and have NEVER lost even 1 ice cube!
So - even if the chance of an accident is remote - why take a chance when you do not have to.
In case of a fire - whatever the cause - the first thing firefighters will look for is the propane tanks to be sure they are off. You do have your propane doors/compartment labelled and unlocked don't you??
Please be as safe as you can bes
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smkettner
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Mine stays on the auto setting. Even while filling up with gasoline 
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As I understand it, the reason behind turning off the gas is in case of a wreck, to prevent broken lines or fittings from venting propane into the accident scene. You can travel a lifetime without it making a difference, kind of like being able to drive a lifetime without wearing a seatbelt and never needing it. It's that one time you do need it off, that you won't be able to run back and turn the tank off.
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inpath
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We always leave the frig running on propane while travelling. The only exception is to turn it off when fueling including the propane tank. Propane tank only is not a good idea. There is still pressure in the line and the frig pilot flame can still be on while fueling. The pressure in the line drains off the zip and you may have difficulting get the frig going again. If the frig has an electric start, it may keep sparking while the fumes from fueling are around.
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fisher60
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Deen wrote:Dick_B wrote:
I think one should shut off the propane at the tank when refueling, however. Problem with that is the refer will sense that there is no flame and start "sparking" to try and light the flame. That spark is what you don't want. Go inside and shut the refer off, you don't need to shut the propane off. Then, when done filling, pull away from the pumps and turn the refer on. X 2
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