On Wed, Sep 13, 2006 at 06:27:55PM -0400, The Bus Depot wrote:
> > I agree, that's why i turnoff valve on fuel line from tank to engine
> > when i drive, i don't want gasoline spilled from ruptured line if
> > Spiny Norman T-bones me.
> >
> > Added bonus is increased mileage.
> >
> > :)
>
>
> I know your response is tongue-in-cheek, but (at the risk of stating the
> obvious) there is of course a difference. While fuel flow is necessary,
> propane flow is not. Why double your risk by having two flammable agents
> flowing through your Vanagon, when the fridge could simply be
> battery-powered while driving?  What is the benefit that makes this
> additional risk worthwhile?
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   www.busdepot.com
>   (215)  234-VWVW

The main benefit for me is not having to remember to light the fridge
when I stop driving. If I have perishables in there, and I forget on a
hot day, game over!

-andy