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Subject:Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
From:Damon Campbell
Date:Wed, 25 May 2005 10:25:50 -0700

Is it possible to set up some sort of relay or
solenoid to automatically switch the fridge from
propane to electric (while engine running = electric,
while stopped = propane)?

Is it a good idea?  Is it even possible?

-Damon

--- Dusty Edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM> wrote:
>  this is the second time that i've read a posting
> about somebody running their fridge on propane while
> driving.  any kind of airflow (ie - a window rolled
> down) is most likely blowing out the pilot while
> you're driving, causing the fridge to start, stop,
> then start again.
>
> i, and many others, believe it to be a HUGE (and
> unnecessary) risk to drive with the propane working.
>  flip it over to battery and crank it up to high -
> i've never had any issues with it not being cold
> enough.
>
> dusty.

'84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX
Vancouver, BC

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