Running gas fridge when driving

Perhaps you could convince the guy on the Eighty mile beach road who lost the van and nearly the car because of a gas leak.

He hadnt turned the bottles off and lost the lot.

Also the guy at Banka Banka who sat a portable gas fridge on the ground near his trailer and then opened a Jerry can of petrol.
Lost trailer and Car and both him and wife were burnt enough to end up in hospital.

All towing guides recommend turning gas bottles OFF before travelling.
Just because YOU have got away with it for so long neither makes it right or sensible.

The law is not always correct either as to what SHOULD happen.

Common sense, that rarely used commodity comes to mind here.

I was always of the opinion that a fridge had to be level to run on gas.
Maybe this isn't the case. Maybe it's just more efficient.

If my fridge has an auto shut off when the flame goes out I'd be happy to give it a try.

I guess if there is a gas leak in the pipes the van could blow up anytime, weather it's moving or standing still.

Regards
Geoff

Have a good read hereLPG Australia

Now tell me the last sentence is from a "know nothing"

Good luck with your insurance company when it all goes pear shaped.

Fred

hi johns12
could you possibly tell us
which gas inspectors office from july 2011 has issued you with this imfo
and from which state are you refering to as some of us- would - like to know
it would be fitting for you to submit that
as it appears you have already been torn to threads for your comment which i might add is quiet normal on this site
you opened the topic so please submit the finer detail to back up the thread
cheers
barry

So you pull into the service station with your gas fridge running and then turn off the gas , refuel the vehicle , turn your gas back on , go into the van to relight the fridge and then travel on you merry way , ,,,,,, been doing it for 25 years he says ,never a problem , oops ,why is everyone wearing white gowns and have wings comming out off their backs and is that harp music I can hear,,

Compressor fridge & decent batteries = no problems!

Just my 2 bobs worth.

I read with amazement the misinformation provided on this subject.


The facts are :-
It is not illegal to drive with a gas fridge running in a caravan so long as it is correctly installed.


All gas appliances must be turned off when refuelling the towing vehicle.


This information was supplied by the Gas Inspectors Office and is current from July 2011.


I have run my fridge on gas for over 25 years because 12v is hopeless . Gas always turned off when refuelling.


It is the misinformation and scare tactics used by so called "experts" who only guess at answers or repeat what some "know nothing " has told them that causes confusion .


Get correct answers from the right source before opening your mouth.


Remember Conficius said "It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to open your mouth and confirm the fact."

"I read with amazement the misinformation provided on this subject."

So do I John, so do I.

To establish my fallibility (safer in these circumstances I think) I demonstrated a non-response reply above.... this time my comments may appear - and I'll remember to preview in future :-o).........


I read with amazement the misinformation provided on this subject.
"Read where ?"

The facts are :-
It is not illegal to drive with a gas fridge running in a caravan so long as it is correctly installed.
"What is correct installation ?"

All gas appliances must be turned off when refuelling the towing vehicle.
"Those already off don't need to be turned off - and not everyone has your faultless ability to remember the gas flame on every occasion".

This information was supplied by the Gas Inspectors Office and is current from July 2011.
"Which Gas Inspectors Office ?"

I have run my fridge on gas for over 25 years because 12v is hopeless . Gas always turned off when refuelling.
"Your 12V circuit may be hopeless"

It is the misinformation and scare tactics used by so called "experts" who only guess at answers or repeat what some "know nothing " has told them that causes confusion .
"I'm sure we all aspire to a greatness such as yours"

Get correct answers from the right source before opening your mouth.
"Ok - but please understand if I don't quote you"

Remember Conficius said "It is better to remain silent and thought a fool than to open your mouth and confirm the fact."
"Can't recall Conficius's work - does he publish in Australia ?"

One of the best trolls for a while. Saw this at lunchtime and wondered how many replies by dinnertime.

John S12, the bottom line of your nonsense says it all

TDB

The trouble is some people will believe it.

The facts:

Elgas LPG SafetyInstallations in caravans, recreational vehicles and boats must comply with the installation code applicable to fixed appliances. Cylinder compartments must be sealed from the interior of vehicles/boats and vented to the outside. Cylinder valves must be closed when a caravan is in transit. Never use any gas appliance, including a refrigerator, in a moving vehicle.

LPG Australia Safety Rules
Cylinder valves must be closed when a caravan is in transit. Never use any gas appliance, including a refrigerator, in a moving vehicle. Turn off every LPG appliance in caravans and boats before petrol refuelling.

The facts are perhaps - you can run your fridge while in transit, so long as all gas bottles are TURNED OFF at the bottle.

This is an interesting topic. I used to drive a lunch truck in Sydney and there were many trucks in the fleet that I worked for and also in other companies. And all of the pie ovens were/are run off gas.
Just putting it out there.

Personally we don't travel with the fridge in our camper on gas, nor will I allow a gas cylindar to be carriered in our vehicle.

John, I checked, and it is not illegal to hit yourself on the head with a hammer.

It is a very stupid and dangerous thing to do though. But you feel free to go ahead.

Go on leave him alone

By the time he gets home his email box will be overflowing

The only thing I think he should read and understand is his last sentence about Confucius.
Self application would have prevented the waste of a thread like this.

As someone has said on here you can argue with an idiot but he will eventually drag you down to his level of stupidity.

Not quite what was quoted but will do in this instance.

By the way this is the correct spelling of CONFUCIUS

I'm happy with the safety of using a correctly installed fridge whilst driving.

However my concern is I don't know if the installation is correct, and secondly would I always remember to turn the thing off at the servo.

Too risky for me now, I'll stick with the 12v.

Regards
Geoff