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kp57george View Drop Down

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Topic: Running refrigerator on propane while driving
Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 1:16pm

Thanks that makes sense to me. I will run with propane.

kp57george

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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 1:16pm

Originally posted by BVK

We choose to use a cooler as long as possible, and then I feel switching to the propane refrigerator ideal when dry-camping. Frankly, I value the energy in my battery, given that it's a more readily available source of energy, over the propane in my bottle which has very limited use. That may be naive, and I'm open to other points of view.

Your fridge will run on the standard 12v battery for about 3-4 hours.

It will run on your standard, single 20 pound propane tank for 4-6 weeks.

Just as a "planning" note..

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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 1:12pm

We just went through this issue for days. There was a post today on the thread.

Each time this comes up it is split between those who feel running the fridge on gas while driving creates risk, and those who point out that mny tow vehicles don't come with sufficient wiring to run the fridge and keep the battery charged.

I run the fridge on LP when driving. I have never seen any reports on fires caused by this but one other poster claims to have seen them. Decide for yourself. According to half the group you will be wrong whichever way you decide. Also right with half the group.

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Posted: 30 Aug 2018 at 1:08pm

We choose to use a cooler as long as possible, and then I feel switching to the propane refrigerator ideal when dry-camping. Frankly, I value the energy in my battery, given that it's a more readily available source of energy, over the propane in my bottle which has very limited uses. That may be naive, and I'm open to other points of view.

Edit: Oh, I didn't notice we were talking about while driving! Embarrassed