In a message dated 12/02/2007 9:40:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I  thought it was unsafe because the flame doesn't go out!  Not because  the
propane is escaping.  Thought it was that flame that, in case of  accident,
might spread fast and engulf things other than a bit of  propane.

I still don't understand why anyone would want to waste  unmeasurable propane
when driving, instead of using battery power that is  not used otherwise.
It's inefficient, too, adds to your greenhouse gas  emissions instead of
using a power source your van is creating  anyway.

First and foremost reason  for my driving with the propane on, have been
doing so for 12 years, is that I  want COLD beer when I get to camp, the 12 volt
cooling keeps the beer at British  beer enthusiasts temperatures, not mine !
Second, is if your  travelling with Rita you need to stop at each and every TJ
Max along the  way.  So while parked and shopping the fridge is NOT working
unless you go  light up the propane each time, then shut it off before heading
out again, or  use the aux battery and we won't get into the aux battery story
here as there is  already an ongoing multi-layered diatribe going on that
subject.  That's  way too much stuff to remember to do for my brain.  Fridge is on
 propane when I leave and off when I return home, that's it that's all and I
have  cold beer anytime someone wants one, ALWAYS !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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