Do you travel with your gas on?

[saenzm]

Just curious here. How many of you travel with your LP Gas on?

If you don't, how do you keep your fridge cold?

Thanks!
Mark

[BBQ]

Originally Posted by saenzm

Just curious here. How many of you travel with your LP Gas on?

If you don't, how do you keep your fridge cold?

Thanks!
Mark

Your fridge runs on 12V.

Your RV engine generates the electricity to run the fridge.


You have a three-way fridge

When plug-in is available -- use 120V AC
When driving -- use 12V DC
[edit] When dry camping -- use 12V DC or propane

[saenzm]

Originally Posted by BBQ

Your fridge runs on 12V.

Your RV engine generates the electricity to run the fridge.


You have a three-way fridge

When plug-in is available -- use 120V AC
When driving -- use 12V DC
When dry camping -- use propane

Should it have a setting to switch it to 12V?

Mine only has Off, Gas, and Electric

Thanks,
Mark

[BBQ]

Originally Posted by saenzm

Should it have a setting to switch it to 12V?

Mine only has Off, Gas, and Electric

Thanks,
Mark

Which model fridge do you have?


Most of the 3-way fridge has an "Auto" setting.
It will automatically switch between the 3 available power source in the order I listed above.

Maybe the "Electric" setting will switch between 120V AC and 12V DC?

You might want to google for a manual of your fridge.



ps. I have edited my previous post:
When dry camping -- use 12V DC or propane

[saenzm]

You know, I don't think my fridge is running on 12V. The flug where my fridge is plugged in has two plugs: one for the fridge and one for a fan that sits in that compartment.

Once I unplugged the shore power, the fan stopped running. I am guessing that means all power to that plug ceased.

That's probably why the pilot light is lit, but the unit is not cooling. Is there something I need to do to get 12V power to that plug?

My 12V switch in the coach is on.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Mark

[saenzm]

Originally Posted by BBQ

Which model fridge do you have?

I have the Dometic RM 2310. Looking at manual now.

Thanks,
Mark

[BBQ]

.

Similar problem to yours...

not sure about the outcome


http://www.classbforum.com/forums/f5...2310-2942.html

[mumkin]

I've had three different rigs since 2004. I've never turned the propane off at the tand. It seems to be only Roadtrek who pushes the idea that you should turn it off.

When I had a 3 way fridge, I ran it on propane when driving because setting it on 12v didn't keep it cool... and in my Libero, if I drove it on 12v, the battery wouldn't charge while I was driving. It was a big fridge and pulled so much battery power.

Now I have a 2-way fridge and the 12v system keeps it wonderfully cold all by itself drawing little power from the battery.

[Ron J. Moore]

Like others, I run mine on the 12V when traveling. Somewhere I remember a picture of a B on fire at the gas pumps....real eye opener. It comes down to the choices we make. Drive safe and enjoy the journey. Ron

[BBQ]

Propane fire at gas station

[mkguitar]

If you google rv fire and gas station, you'll get plenty-

https://www.google.com/search?q=tv+f...8pXYW7Gel1NMM:




this one the genny was running and is thought to have backfired- or just been hot:

Motor home goes up in flames at Mesa gas station, no injuries reported - ABC15 Arizona






and then there are smokers who never heard of Darwin...

mike

[mumkin]

Based on the title of the thread and the reality of RVs, there are two questions here. One is do you have your propane on when you drive. (ie... do you go and turn it off at the tank whereever it is on your rig) Only Roadtrek has ever recommended turning it off at the tank when you drive. I have had 3 RVs and have never turned it off.

Running your fridge on propane when you drive is another question. And, of course, common sense dictates that if you do, you turn it off before filling at a gas station.

And getting a 12v fridge means that I never have to think about it again.

[booster]

We always have the propane off at the tank when we are not using it, driving or sitting. I just consider it a good habit to get in to, and it so easy, it just makes sense. It gets turned on when we use the gas grille, need heat at night, or if we heat water (which is not all the time).

[GBUSMCR]

I have replaced the regulator 3 times on the ERA. Last time, the installer mentioned that given the angle of the tank, would be best to turn off the gas while driving. Running on electric now when driving. FWIW

[kpdfla]

I recently purchased a 1999 Pleasure-Way and the manual indicates the propane should be off when driving, and when filling up the van at the gas station. I found mine was on and immediately turned it off to be safe.

That's a pretty impressive photo of the propane fire. It definitely makes an impression!