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    Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 6:20pm
Originally posted by ANGCHIEF

We have heard that using propane while traveling is verrrry dangerous!!! I am surprised this is an option! Please advise.....


Not dangerous. Propane bottles have safety devices to limit flow. Most larger RV fridges only have 120V/gas modes. No problem.
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   With our camper we have no option but to use propane as well as many other campers. I think its only the smaller refrigerators that are able to work on 12 volts. I wish ours could I miss our r-pod's refrigerator that had the option of 12 volts.
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Originally posted by David and Danette

   With our camper we have no option but to use propane as well as many other campers. I think its only the smaller refrigerators that are able to work on 12 volts. I wish ours could I miss our r-pod's refrigerator that had the option of 12 volts.


David,

Tell me again you miss that 3.7- cu.ft. fridge...Cry

One of the three main reasons I upgraded to the CL.
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Even while going down the road in traffic???? Im finding this hard to believe....
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There are many cars and truck up here that are powered with propane.
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Posts: 67 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 10:15pm
Originally posted by ANGCHIEF

We have heard that using propane while traveling is verrrry dangerous!!! I am surprised this is an option! Please advise.....


Most people use propane mode while traveling down the road.Trailer life Magazine even did a unofficial survey years ago.

The problem is ,theoretically, when refueling at a gas station the small open flame could cause a problem.....big Boom.

I personally have never heard of that happening.I'm sure it would make the 5 o'clock news.

If in doubt just turn off the fridge as you refuel.I try to fill my tank before we hook up.
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Posts: 55 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 12:41am
Thanks for all the input. I guess we were behind onour info.
We also talked to seversl people in the campground and they said the same thing.

This forum is great and so helpful!   Like a campground full of friendly campers!!
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Ok gang   tried to turn the propane on to the fridge. Disconnected the electric and pressed the flame icon.   After a few seconds the beeping and flashng started and the warning symbol was flashing. No clicking trying to ignite anything.   We did have the stove running so the propane was flowing.    At a loss. The book is no help. Can someone give the sequence of lighting the refrigerator? We have another week of traveling in this hot weather!
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Posts: 217 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 12:49pm
We hauled our Pod almost 4400 miles on our 2 week Colorado vacation, stopping many, many times for gas. I never once turned off the propane refrigerator. Never did we set a gas station on fire either. YMMV.
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Posts: 67 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 9:27pm
I wish I could help....not sure what is going on but probably something simple.

Maybe try to start a new thread,in the Tech section, on your issue so more people will see it.

Good luck!
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