Re: Never say never.......... Reply #25 – April 15, 2021, 05:05:32 pm "I do turn it off at gas stations when filling."JohnFI am trying to picture you turning off the valve on the main tank every time you refuel. Is that accurate? Or did you mean to say that you turn off the fridge itself, which is what I do (most times) but since my fridge is on the opposite side of the rig from the fuel input I doubt if there is any danger! Seventeen years and counting.
Re: Never say never.......... Reply #26 – April 16, 2021, 12:46:16 am "I am trying to picture you turning off the valve on the main tank every time you refuel. Is that accurate?"What I meant was I turn off the fridge itself (most times). That does involve instead of just exiting the driver side door, going back into the rig to turn if off. My propane tank shut off is on the same side as the gas fill up. But I think your supposed to shut off the propane before you get to the pump. That's kind of confusing to other drivers as they might not expect to see a vehicle stop before the pump, get out to turn off the propane, then get back in and then drive up to the pump. Then after refueling, drive away from the pump, stop, get out to turn on the propane, go inside the motor home to turn the fridge back on, then back to the drivers seat. I'd say there is more risk in dying this way then just leaving the propane on while filling up. My fridge is on the passengers side. I feel there is low risk of getting gasoline sprayed inside the refrigerator burner assembly, but still I try and turn off the fridge. John F 1 Likes
Re: Never say never.......... Reply #27 – April 16, 2021, 11:22:47 am "But I think your supposed to shut off the propane before you get to the pump."That is a waste of time and effort! By turning off the LP at the tank you are merely interrupting the flow, it does nothing to depressurize the lines.Your goal is to prevent a spark that might ignite the gas fumes. The proper way to prevent that is to turn off the fridge so that a re-ignition spark will not occur.But, as I said, if the fridge is on the side opposite (passenger) the fuel intake it is unlikely that would happen due to the distance. I would be far more concerned about the water heater, but then I do not travel with it on!
Re: Never say never.......... Reply #28 – April 16, 2021, 02:45:01 pm Quote from: Karen & Liam - April 15, 2021, 11:46:48 amWe have the Little Red with the grate kit which is a stand and grate which allows you to put a pot or pan on top of the Little Red to heat water etc. We have used it once, it is easier to heat water on our outdoor stove or in our LD.Amazon.com: Camco 58033 Little Red Campfire Cook Top: AutomotiveUsing a grate over the propane pit produces a dirty coating of soot, it gets messy quickly, similar to cooking over a open wood fire.A propane stove is a better device for cooking.Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Never say never.......... Reply #29 – April 17, 2021, 11:55:50 pm Well just burned a hole in my down jacket standing around a wood fire, got to remember to wear some flame resistant! Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB NinA
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