Two way refrigerator

[2Amy4805]

My refrigerator runs on AC or propane. I really not liking the idea of traveling with the propane on. I did a test. I had the refrigerator on ac all night. I have two separate thermometers. At 7AM I turned off the electricity. Weather is around 100 degrees. When I took my readings before turning everything off, my freezer was at 15.4 degrees. The refrigerator was at 39 degrees. I checked it after 7.50 hours, Because that would be a good days drive. When i went to look at the temperatures at 3:00 PM, i was shocked at the difference of temperatures. The refrigerator was never opened. The refer temp was 78 degrees and my freezer was at 36 degrees. That is not acceptable
So what do you smart people recommended I do?
One thing I thought of was running an extension cord from the refer to my 110 outlet on my truck. Of course tucking it in or follow the propane line. and other things to do. What are any recommendations?

 

[alias100]

It took a while to get comfortable driving with our 2 way fridge running on propane, but we have done so for over 10K miles with no issue. Judging from previous threads I think the majority of forum users have also traveled with the fridge running on propane. You can buy something like a "GasStop" that is supposed to shut off the propane when it detects too much flow (I have never used these so I can't give a personal recommendation).

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I think you are supposed to turn off the propane while fueling up your tow vehicle and when going through tunnels. There are probably other restrictions that I am not aware of.
We just replaced our 2 way fridge with a 12 volt fridge because the 2 way was not staying cold enough in warm weather. The one trip we took with it the solar panels powered the fridge and kept the batteries fully charged both on the road and at the campsite. We also went from 8 to 10 cubic feet in the same space since the 12 volt compressor takes up less space than the evaporative unit on the older fridge.
Hope this helps and good luck.

 

[SSROSS]

We have run our refrigerator on propane when we travel for the last 35 years with no problems. There have been times we had to turn it off when we have boarded a Washington State ferry but other than that we have always run it on propane. I have always just left it on auto and let it do its thing.

 

[SGT ROC]

I have traveled with the propane on for years - no issues. I'm still struggling with why having it on is an issue.... If the flame should go out, the valve on the fridge should shut down the gas flow, as it does when your fridge gets to temp. If a line should puncture while going down the road the tank will empty in a matter of seconds and the gas will dissipate into the air. I do have a GasStop on my tanks - well on one of them. When I switch tanks, I move the GasStop. I don't know the percentage but you're probably more likely to be struck by lightning than have a problem from running with your propane tanks on

 

[livinthelife]

My refrigerator runs on AC or propane. I really not liking the idea of traveling with the propane on. I did a test. I had the refrigerator on ac all night. I have two separate thermometers. At 7AM I turned off the electricity. Weather is around 100 degrees. When I took my readings before turning everything off, my freezer was at 15.4 degrees. The refrigerator was at 39 degrees. I checked it after 7.50 hours, Because that would be a good days drive. When i went to look at the temperatures at 3:00 PM, i was shocked at the difference of temperatures. The refrigerator was never opened. The refer temp was 78 degrees and my freezer was at 36 degrees. That is not acceptable
So what do you smart people recommended I do?
One thing I thought of was running an extension cord from the refer to my 110 outlet on my truck. Of course tucking it in or follow the propane line. and other things to do. What are any recommendations?

We traveled for a number of years using propane to keep the fridge running while traveling. Until we booked a trip that would require us to turn off the propane for an overnight ferry crossing. At that point we put in an inverter and now run the fridge on inverter during travel. I'll admit I was always a bit nervous about traveling with the propane on, now I'm not.

 

[RV2600RB]

My refrigerator runs on AC or propane. I really not liking the idea of traveling with the propane on. I did a test. I had the refrigerator on ac all night. I have two separate thermometers. At 7AM I turned off the electricity. Weather is around 100 degrees. When I took my readings before turning everything off, my freezer was at 15.4 degrees. The refrigerator was at 39 degrees. I checked it after 7.50 hours, Because that would be a good days drive. When i went to look at the temperatures at 3:00 PM, i was shocked at the difference of temperatures. The refrigerator was never opened. The refer temp was 78 degrees and my freezer was at 36 degrees. That is not acceptable
So what do you smart people recommended I do?
One thing I thought of was running an extension cord from the refer to my 110 outlet on my truck. Of course tucking it in or follow the propane line. and other things to do. What are any recommendations?

Either hook it to an inverter or install a 12v fridge. Other than that, run on gas and don’t sweat it.
Rich

 

[jleonard]

We run with the propane on and don't worry about it. We have been thru tunnels, but none long enough that required shutting it off.
Been to many fueling stations, never shut it off, but I go to the diesel pumps.