gas fridge running while travelling..?

The handbook says not to run it, the movement of air past the external vent would cause a difference in air pressure actually causing a slight extract of air which may cause some issues. Search the site I recjkon this questions been asked afore.

What could happen!

Burn your little house down, that's what.

I have found that the 12v circuit must be able to supply aty least 15amps. In my vehicle, I have a 15amp slow auto reset CB plus a 20 amp fuse to supply the fridge.
This also means the wiring to the fridge (including where you tap into the vehicle (NOT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE)), needs to be heavy enough to carry the curent and deliver at better than 12v.

Yes, but what is the rating of the wiring from the Anderson to the battery, and from the battery to the fridge? You may have a good connection via the Anderson, and then a poor connection to the fridge.

It may be a risk pulling into a petrol station with a naked flame going in the fridge.

Peter

Thank you all for advise / info.
will talk to the electrician and get the whole thing re-wired.
JS.

One problem I see with caravan manufacturers is that they are controlled by legislation as for as 240v circuits are concerned but not the 12v circuits therefore they do the job the most economical and cheapest way bearing in mind that there are no standards for auto cable and wiring.

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

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

would it be safe to change the fuse from the original 7.5 to 10 amps?
JS.