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Subject:Re: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
From:Sean Bartnik
Date:Sun, 27 Apr 97 21:22:51 EDT

Hey all,
I've noticed that when driving with the fridge lit on propane, rolling
down the driver's window usually causes the flame to extinguish.  I
think it's setting up some kind of draft or suction.  Any ideas from
anyone?

Sean

> 
>      I have driven many thousands of miles contiguously with the 
>      refrigerator in my westy running on propane while driving (three 
>      trans-american trips in the last two years).  
>      
>      I've never had a problem with the flame being extinquished.
> 
> 
>      
> 

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