Gas for my 3 way fridge

eric2011 · Member

Gas for my 3 way fridge

elliemike · Guru

eric2011 wrote:
I usually leave my gas bottle turned on when travelling so that when I stop en-route, my fridge automatically changes from 12v to gas and starts up without my having to access gas bottle and turn on. Does anyone see a problem here

What happens if you pull into a Service Station. Does your Fridge fire up on Gas !

If so I would think you are disobeying the NO NAKED FLAMES signage.

Delta18 · Guru

I'm pretty sure there is a time delay built into these fridges which give ample time to stop & refuel and leave before the gas ignites.

Anyway, if a fuel stop is planned on the next leg of a trip it wouldn't be hard to turn off the gas prior to leaving.

Cheers Neil

eric2011 · Member

elliemike wrote:
eric2011 wrote:
I usually leave my gas bottle turned on when travelling so that when I stop en-route, my fridge automatically changes from 12v to gas and starts up without my having to access gas bottle and turn on. Does anyone see a problem here
What happens if you pull into a Service Station. Does your Fridge fire up on Gas !
If so I would think you are disobeying the NO NAKED FLAMES signage.

If I am going to fuel up (i'm diesel) but I switch off the gas as I am aware of the reg's

eric2011 · Member

Delta18 wrote:
I'm pretty sure there is a time delay built into these fridges which give ample time to stop & refuel and leave before the gas ignites.
Anyway, if a fuel stop is planned on the next leg of a trip it wouldn't be hard to turn off the gas prior to leaving.
Cheers Neil

I'm pretty sure my battery supplies power for 15mis (I think) before it automatically fires up the gas

eric2011 · Member

My main reason for the question was to make sure of any safety issues for me. i.e. the gas turned on while travelling

PeterD · Guru

From page 5 of this document:

SWITCHING BETWEEN ENERGY SOURCES

When switching from one energy source to another, there are some delays implemented in the AES system. The 15 min. delay between switching off the engine and starting gas mode is intended to delay the starting of gas mode e.g. when stopping at a filling station.

Possum3 · Guru

Eric the fact that you are utilising only diesel bowser doesn't effect the fact that other service station customers may be using petrol and regardless dangerous fumes are ALWAYS present at service stations.

In NSW the Storage and handling of dangerous goods is governed by WorkCover www.psych.usyd.edu.au/whs/HAZMAT/storage-handling-dangerous-goods-1354.pdf Sect 10.3.3 states that valve must be securely closed when not in use unless connected by permanent piping. Ipso Facto you may be prosecuted under this section for failure to securely close valve when travelling.
Regardless of legalities it would be extremely unwise to travel with open gas lines as in the case of a vehicle collision the line could be ruptured with a resultant explosion significantly probable.

teago · Member

I think that what you are doing is a very dangerous action .

teago

dazz49 · Senior Member

Switch the gas off when travelling. A gas leak in the van could be catastrophic, and not just when you pull up for fuel. Why take the risk.???

oldtrack123 · Guru

dazz49 wrote:
Switch the gas off when travelling. A gas leak in the van could be catastrophic, and not just when you pull up for fuel. Why take the risk.???

DITTO

Bruce and Bev · Guru

I was told by our 'vans selling Dealer service staff that it is illegal to drive with your gas bottles turned on. Don't know if its correct or not but I don't feel safe with them turned on.

Unless youre stopping for a few hours and open and close your fridge/freezer doors for any length of time, then your fridge shouldn't drop temp for a 30 minute tea and comfort stop :)