g4jon
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Post by g4jon on Aug 19, 2012 13:34:37 GMT -5
We're experienced campers with our current TrailManor, but one of the great advantages causing us to consider moving up (probably to a Spree 261RKS) is the larger refrigerator. We can't use the fridge while underway on propane with the TrailManor because it's a folding trailer (no ventilation). And using DC rapidly drains the trailer battery when stopped for lunch, etc. Our salesman says it's common and safe practice with full size trailers to use the fridge on propane while on the road.
Is this correct? Any problems encountered?
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Post by ozandus on Aug 19, 2012 15:00:10 GMT -5
Our salesman says it's common and safe practice with full size trailers to use the fridge on propane while on the road. Is this correct? Yes. No. |
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Post by shortlance on Aug 19, 2012 15:44:50 GMT -5
We always run our fridge on propane when on the road. Some people say it is not safe but they were designed to run while on the road. The only thing is to be sure to turn off the propane when fueling up at the gas station and be sure to know the local law about propane before going thru tunnels. Some tunnels you cannot even go thru if you are just carrying propane.
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g4jon
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Post by g4jon on Aug 22, 2012 16:44:18 GMT -5
Thanks for your input; makes feel a lot better. We love our TrailManor, but are finding all kinds of advantages to the Spree. Now if I can only continue to get 15 MPG while towing...
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Post by ozandus on Aug 22, 2012 17:42:12 GMT -5
Now if I can only continue to get 15 MPG while towing... Hey, you can always dream! ;D |
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Post by duane224 on Nov 21, 2012 23:02:35 GMT -5
Remember if you park on a steep incline while at a rest stop for a good pierod of time, turn the fridge off until you are ready to leave.
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Post by tailwind on Jan 31, 2013 11:50:45 GMT -5
We ran the propane refrigerator on our trip to Alaska this summer and had absolutely no problems. Plugged in to 110 volts at the campgrounds and then the unit automatically switches off the propane. It works flawlessly. The camper is the KZ Coyote CL180.
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quark
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Post by quark on Feb 14, 2013 9:33:39 GMT -5
We own a 2004 Trailmanor 2720SL You absolutely can run propane fridge while underway. If fact, our TM has a small fan in the cabinet where the fridge is installed that vents the heat from the rear coils while folded. This is important because when the camper is the collapsed configuration, the outside vent is blocked. The fan vents the heated air down through the bottom of the trailer. The fan switch is located on the status panel below the sink. The fan uses very little power, so you can run it for hours. Once the TM is opened, simply turn the fan off. I thought this was a standard feature on all TM's. Regards. Read more: kzfamilyforum.com/index.cgi?action=pmview&view=2&id=121#ixzz2KssGXwkN |
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Post by Diddly-Do-N on Oct 27, 2013 14:07:37 GMT -5
We own a 2004 Trailmanor 2720SL You absolutely can run propane fridge while underway. If fact, our TM has a small fan in the cabinet where the fridge is installed that vents the heat from the rear coils while folded. This is important because when the camper is the collapsed configuration, the outside vent is blocked. The fan vents the heated air down through the bottom of the trailer. The fan switch is located on the status panel below the sink. The fan uses very little power, so you can run it for hours. Once the TM is opened, simply turn the fan off. I thought this was a standard feature on all TM's. Regards. Read more: kzfamilyforum.com/index.cgi?action=pmview&view=2&id=121#ixzz2KssGXwkNOur previous trailer was a Trailmanor with the 3-way fridge. It was 3-way for the purpose of running on battery while it was collapsed otherwise you would have to open it up to check if the propane was not out which an upright is easier. When stopped for awhile (hour or two) you would either pull the car trailer connection or have a battery cutoff switch installed to stop battery depletion. All you have to do was to remember to plug it back in or turn the switch back on when returning to the vehicle. Bob |
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