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Subject:Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:34:02 -0400
The Fridge will last from 2-3 weeks on a tank. Yes it should be safe
although make sure to turn off the flame when getting fuel.

Dennis

>From: David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM>
>Reply-To: David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Westy Fridge - Aux Battery vs Propane
>Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:32:20 -0600
>
>Try This:
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>http://www.type2.com/library/camper/fripro.htm
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>>I have a couple questions about the current discussion regarding the
>>aux battery:
>>
>>1)  I realize you are suppose to operate the fridge on 12 volts,
>>while enroute, but could you safely use propane?
>>2)  approximately how many hours will the propane last, if used only
>>for the fridge?
>>
>>Larry - Charlotte NC
>>89 Westy - Gypsy Rose