gas fridge running while travelling..?
Submitted: Monday, Apr 25, 2011 at 17:18
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member-PradoMad
Hi there
my 3 way fridge works perfectly except on 12V when it blows the fuse while on the road.
Can't find the reason for blowing fuse.
Therefore I was wondering what could happen if I run the fridge on gas while the JAYCO camper trailer is down (roof down)?
There is an internal vent on top of the fridge which will be covered with a 2cm gap once the bed is pushed in. It only gets slightly warm and there is also an external vent.
JS.
Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 12:59
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 12:59
Hi PradoMad,
As far as I know it is illegal to have your gas turned on while traveling. Talking to a friend who said his brother in law, Yeah I know here we go again, who is a copper and he said he always checks the gas bottles to see if they are turned on when he stops people towing a van, motorhome or camper. If the gas is on they get a ticket.
Although the gas has a flame out protection system it is just to dangerous and there a many circumstances where it could be disastrous. Both for you or your rescuers in the event of an accident.
Go the 12 volt route as you suggested. It would be cheaper in the long run.
Cheers, Bruce
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 13:05
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 13:05
It is NOT illegal
Just extremely STUPID.
Have researched this and cannot find anywhere that it is so.
Could come under careless use of a vehicle but nowhere I could find is it specifically stated to be illegal.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 15:21
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 15:21
Gas safety rules from LPG Australia
Extract from above: "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."
Most gas companies have a similar warning on their websites.
Gas pipes can fracture in transit, and with a flame alight, there is the potential for a big bang. Turning off the bottles before leaving each morning is standard routine for us, and when we had a gas only fridge, we never even lit it when stopped.
Motherhen
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