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76'Sovereign · 08-30-2006, 07:05 PM

hey all,
I was wondering, can you trailer down the road with the fridge running on LP? I know that there is a thermo-sentry that will turn off the fuel if the flame goes out. But is the burner protected from the wind of the road?

**moosetags** · 08-30-2006, 07:39 PM

That's a giant can of worm that you have opened. The opinion is pretty well split between yes and no. We run our refer under way on LP.

Sugarfoot · 08-30-2006, 07:45 PM

I thought I'd seen this can of worms somewhere else. Here it is:
http://www.airforums.com/forum...ridge+run+road
I haven't tried it, but then I don't know if a 46 year old Dometic would stay lit while in motion to begin with! I have seen some postings somewhere about a baffle protecting the burner from wind, however.

Edit: Oh, moosetags, I just realized that was one of your threads.

76'Sovereign · 08-30-2006, 08:11 PM

I think that I will error on the side of safety and just pack a cooler. I don't plan on any cross country trips anytime soon.
Thanks for all the help, this site is a GOLD MINE! Since I have this old/new AS

Alumin8 · 08-30-2006, 08:18 PM

Have't taken my new trailer on the road yet. I'm in the process of restore - nothing fancy - just functional. I will travel with the refer lit. I see no reason not to. I had a 25" 1971 model and traveled thousands of miles without a problem. I follow checklists similar to those when flying and this included checking the cold box for problems. None with the old unit and don't expect any with the new coach.

Good luck. You'll do what's comfortable.

Joe

Frank S · 08-30-2006, 08:23 PM

Hi 76'Soverign--I always travel with my fridge propane on. It has to be checked from time to time as sometimes the flame blows out. If you don't want to travel with it on, keep it on until you start on the road. Then turn it off, and back on again for extended stops. It may not keep ice frozen, but it will stay cold enough for normal fridge use. Put a thermometer in it (normal fridge temp is 40 Fahrenheit) so you know what the temp is. You can also put ice in a container (milk jug) in your fridge (remember ice boxes of old). Have fun A/Sing.--Frank S

SafeHarbor · 08-30-2006, 09:06 PM

Hi, 76'Sovereign,

I only have experience with the Dometic RM-100, but if your Sovereign has that fridge, it's very well baffled and will stay lit during travel. I didn't trust the RM-75 in my '75 enough to run it on propane while traveling, though.

Lamar

draftwomyn21 · 08-31-2006, 03:19 PM

Speaking of Fridges, does anyone know where I can get a new flint for my striker rod (that lighting it from outside and hoping that the wind isn't blowing is a pain in the A_ _, well you know

)?

Thanks for the help,

Robin out

drmmlien · 08-31-2006, 04:36 PM

I use LP all the time, but I have a new trailer. One old geezer told me I might want to leave the back end of trailer away from gas pumps when I'm at gas station filling the truck.... but that's one of those err on the side of caution things... I've also parked pretty close, and I'm still here.

Pick · 08-31-2006, 04:49 PM

I use an ice chest if need be. My fridge is on all the time, keeping extra beer cold. That way it is pre-cooled for any spur of the moment trips. Usually if drive time is less than 2 hours, its not a problem to leave it off. If we are going on a trip longer than that, we wait and buy perishables at destination.

scottanlily · 08-31-2006, 07:56 PM

We travel with our fridge lit .No problem ,ever. Its a dometic rm660 .
this gas station thing is not gonna happen ,blown up trailer,because the vapors are outside in the air .they are not rushing in the trailer when you stop .if you had the trailer inside a gas vapor filled garage with the fridge on
then yes Kaboom ! The vapors have to accumulate inside the trailer enough
to cause an explosion .When your at the pump the breeze is blowing around
and all ,no way the vapors are going to go in the trailer and accumulate as
the vapors are blowing around also.Gas station tanks are vented yards
away from the pumps also and people.I don't think anyone should worry
about it .

Scott

drmmlien · 09-01-2006, 09:10 AM

Yeah... I think the reasoning was that there is an open flame... right behind the little louvered doors on back of trailer.... and you see all those signs, DO NOT SMOKE... etc. But I don't think it's an issue either.

Lee Pace · 09-01-2006, 12:34 PM

Robin,

You can buy the Ronson flints at almost all stores.

Good Luck,

Lee Pace
72 Tradewind
Greenville, Tx
WBCCI 7287

thecatsandi · 09-01-2006, 03:03 PM

I ran mine on LP on my trip from the east coast to the west. It went out once or twice due to cross winds. I had to check it and re-cycle it several times.
I had no problems. You should turn it off when you fill up the tow vehicle.

overlander63 · 09-01-2006, 05:27 PM

I have tried a lighter flint, and it is too small for the opening in the unit. I got several of them at the Airstream factory store a couple of years ago, maybe they still have some. If not, the Dometic service people may be able to help you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by draftwomyn21

Speaking of Fridges, does anyone know where I can get a new flint for my striker rod (that lighting it from outside and hoping that the wind isn't blowing is a pain in the A_ _, well you know

)?

Thanks for the help,

Robin out

scottanlily · 09-02-2006, 09:49 PM

hello ,
I tend to think the concern is the smoker with the cigarette throwing it down near the pump,but since its a gas station signs need to be posted .if your fridge flame was right at the pump side behind the louvered vent ,so
as to be in close proximity I would be inclined then to have the fridge off
in that case .I am not familiar with the years airstream put the fridge flame
right near the outside under that door .I would say thats the obviouse reason
the flame blows out .Mine lights inside at the electric button and there is no
outside anything except the vent to the roof .so I can see concerns with the
those trailers that have the flame so exposed to the outside .

Scott

Whisler6 · 09-06-2006, 01:07 PM

I have always found this website useful when it comes to rv safety. If you have time you might want to check it out.http://www.rvsafely.com

volvophile · 09-17-2006, 08:06 AM

My Dad plugs his 2 way frdge into a 500W power inverter when under way in his Moho, since the 110v element doesnt pull very much.
Ill be setting that up on the Dometic M60 in my 63 Avion.
Well see how it goes....