Running refrigerator on propane while driving

Originally posted by furpod according to the RVIA statistics.. the number 1 cause of RV fires is 12v issues. Not propane in any way or at any time. ! guy, with a video, where he admits he is biased, does not a "fact" make... what's that old saying.. "to a hammer, everything is a nail"..

The one I remember is "When the only tool you have is a hammer, all your problems look like nails."

That is an interesting statistic, which can say whatever you want, that's what nice about statistics. I have never had a 12V fire issue on a fused line, which means or associated with the battery or an unfused line. Again the issue isn't about a propane device, it's about an open propane line and a fire, the fire start is not the object, the fire will find an open propane source. Which is different than a tank exposed to heat that explodes. Not here to preach or teach, but NOT traveling with an open propane source regardless of fire source.

Respect Furpod, but not convinced here, my friend. Happy Trails.

I know the dilemma associated with this issue. I have done some research and I am probably the one referred to as "one poster" who offered a negative to propane use while traveling. For your own purposes, Google "RV traveling with propane on". make your own conclusion and here is a short video offered by a full time RVer and a safety guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMtzsY3Ps8c

The issue is NOT the reefer, it is an open propane line while traveling and the opportunity for an accident or obstruction to hit the bottom of the pod. Where are your propane lines? They are under the pod floor on the road surface side. How much of a spark does your igniter make when lighting a propane fueled device. You don't have to damage a tank, just a line.

What most RVer authorities say is "what is your acceptable level of risk and safety". That's the bottom line. Thanks

I failed to notice the "while driving" part of the question. We actually haven't run the fridge at all while driving, not that I'm necessarily opposed to it. I think we just don't plan to use the refrigerator at all, frankly. It's nice to have, but we're never taking into account that we have a fridge when shopping. If we can't keep it in a cooler while we're travelling, we don't carry it. If I found a great deal on some free steaks that I had to keep frozen, sure, I'll run the fridge on gas while driving for that!