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    Posted: 30 Jun 2016 at 6:23am
 I've been using propane 100% while traveling for a couple years now. Many refrigerators are 2 way, either propane OR 120VAC only in many campers. So it would be impossible for those people to run 12VDC while traveling, so it makes sense that our 3 way fridges are fine to also run in propane mode while traveling.

I know on ferries, you are usually required to shut of the propane tanks while crossing.  Then either 12VDC or leave the fridge door shut for the crossing.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2016 at 6:19am
Originally posted by WillThrill

Unless we're connected to shore power, we always run our refrigerator on propane.  Many, many folks here do the same.  With the safety equipment in place, this is not at all a dangerous practice.  I've never even heard of a rumor of anyone having a problem with running propane while driving.
Most tow vehicles do not have sufficient gauge wiring to provide as much power to the Pod's battery as the refrigerator draws, and the difference drains the battery.  So yes, your TV is probably charging your battery but just not enough to compensate for the refrigerator.



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Good to know. Thx for the info
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Unless we're connected to shore power, we always run our refrigerator on propane.  Many, many folks here do the same.  With the safety equipment in place, this is not at all a dangerous practice.  I've never even heard of a rumor of anyone having a problem with running propane while driving.

Most tow vehicles do not have sufficient gauge wiring to provide as much power to the Pod's battery as the refrigerator draws, and the difference drains the battery.  So yes, your TV is probably charging your battery but just not enough to compensate for the refrigerator.
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Posts: 18 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2016 at 10:35pm
While enroute to our destinations, we have been switching the fridge over to DC. Our last trip was over 5 hours and when we arrived, the battery was dead. I assumed that the battery was charged by the tow vehicle and clearly it is not (at least in my case). There seems to be mixed info when Googled... Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

What is everyone else's experience with this, and does anyone run off propane while driving long distances?

Thanks :)



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