On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Marla Stelk wrote:

> The electrical consumption rag reminded me that I wanted to ask ya'll about
> using the fridge while driving.  The instructions that I have for it are a
> bit confusing.  If I put it on electrical (it kind of worries me to drive
> with it using propane - is this irrational?) will I pull too much juice off
> the battery?

While you're driving you should be okay.  It draws a fairly hefty amount
of current, but the alternator can keep up.  Cooling performance isn't as
good on 12V as on propane or 120V, though.

I've driven with the fridge on propane.  It worked great -- didn't blow
out, even at highway speeds.  I'm not sure what the legal issues, if any,
are, and this may vary from state to state.  You should turn off the flame
before refueling the van, of course.

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