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Sun, 17 January 2010 18:55  |
jayrabe
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Hi all,
What's the conventional wisdom about turning off the main propane valve while driving? Short distance, long distance? I assume I'd be turning off the furnace power and the refrigerator, but the stove doesn't have a pilot, so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem. Just curious.
J "still learning" Rabe
76 Palm Beach
Portland, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71075 is a reply to message #71073] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 19:18  |
Terry Skinner
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Me too.......Only time it is required to turn off the propane is on
the Washington State ferries and when filling the
tank.............Terry
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:01 PM, John Wright <powwerjon@gmail.com> wrote:
> I do not or have I ever shut my propane when going down the road. I use to
> run the frig when not plugged into shore power.
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> J.R. Wright
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> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
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>> What's the conventional wisdom about turning off the main propane valve
>> while driving? Short distance, long distance? I assume I'd be turning off
>> the furnace power and the refrigerator, but the stove doesn't have a pilot,
>> so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem. Just curious.
>>
>> J "still learning" Rabe
>> 76 Palm Beach
>> Portland, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71077 is a reply to message #71071] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 19:44 |
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ljdavick
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Probably not the smartest thing I've done but while filling up at
Costco I felt a puff of warm air. The furnace was on and instead of
shutting it down I warmed myself till the tanks were full.
I don't shut down the tank but I do turn the furnace and fridge off
when stored.
JWID
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
Ljdavick at comcast.net
On Jan 17, 2010, at 4:55 PM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> What's the conventional wisdom about turning off the main propane
> valve while driving? Short distance, long distance? I assume I'd be
> turning off the furnace power and the refrigerator, but the stove
> doesn't have a pilot, so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem.
> Just curious.
>
> J "still learning" Rabe
> 76 Palm Beach
> Portland, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71079 is a reply to message #71077] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 19:52 |
k2gkk
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I normally travel with my fridge on, but
I don't have a GMC coach, but am towing a
30' travel trailer with a Ford Diesel p/u.
I don't normally have to fuel up during a
trip and the Diesel fuel is not very subject
to ignition, anyway.
Many, if not most, people even keep a Diesel
engine running while refueling!
I don't think I'd travel with the furnace on,
though.
I'd likely have a different outlook w/ gasoline
and I'd CERTAINLY kill any open flame device
while filling up with gasoline as well as turning
off the engine.
D C "Mac" Macdonald
OKlahoma City, OK
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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:44:38 -0800
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling
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> Probably not the smartest thing I've done but while filling up at
> Costco I felt a puff of warm air. The furnace was on and instead of
> shutting it down I warmed myself till the tanks were full.
>
> I don't shut down the tank but I do turn the furnace and fridge off
> when stored.
>
> JWID
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> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
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> Ljdavick at comcast.net
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> On Jan 17, 2010, at 4:55 PM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> What's the conventional wisdom about turning off the main propane
>> valve while driving? Short distance, long distance? I assume I'd be
>> turning off the furnace power and the refrigerator, but the stove
>> doesn't have a pilot, so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem.
>> Just curious.
>>
>> J "still learning" Rabe
>> 76 Palm Beach
>> Portland, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71080 is a reply to message #71071] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 20:11 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Page 5 of the 1977 GMC Operating Manual states:
DRIVER CHECK LIST
BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE
4. Turn off LP gas valve on LP tank (see CAUTION under "LF Gas System" in
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section).
BEFORE DRIVING OFF
8. Be sure all LP gas controls on furnace, range/oven and gas/electrical
refrigerator (if so equipped) are turned off.
Despite these instructions I leave the gas on to run the fridge when we are
underway.
I don't turn off the LP gas at the tank nor do I turn off the fridge when
fueling. HOWEVER, I have an Avion and the fridge is on the opposite side of
the coach from the gasoline fill.
Has anyone ever heard of a GMC catching on fire due to the LP on while under
way or during refueling?
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling
Hi all,
What's the conventional wisdom about turning off the main propane valve
while driving? Short distance, long distance? I assume I'd be turning off
the furnace power and the refrigerator, but the stove doesn't have a pilot,
so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem. Just curious.
J "still learning" Rabe
76 Palm Beach
Portland, OR
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71084 is a reply to message #71080] |
Sun, 17 January 2010 21:37 |
Larry C
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Has anyone ever heard of a GMC catching on fire due to the LP on while under way or during refueling?
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All the RV manuals will tell you to shut off the LP gas valve before traveling and before refueling.
The thought behind this is if you are in a car accident, you may develope a gas leak and start a fire or explosion.
The Fuel station is just common sense.
I have read many times here where owners will drive with the gas on " with no problems ". Thats not the condition that will cause a problem. Its one of those " If this happens " conditions that you have to watch out for.
There are tunnels that won't allow you in with the gas valve open and some won't allow gas LP at all in the tunnels.
I bought the 3 way Norcold so I could run on 12v while traveling just to keep a little bit safer.
Though I will admit that there was a time, when it was 30 degrees outside and the GMC has such STELLAR HEATING SYSTEM ANYWAY, that I used the furnace to keep warm. I have since added a rear radiator using hot water from the motor.
This question comes up now and then and if you follow the safety recommendations, it should be closed when traveling and when fueling.
But Those recommendations are just that.
Do what you may dare....
LarC ( Trying to keep warm as the cold front goes through )
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71099 is a reply to message #71071] |
Mon, 18 January 2010 05:55 |
Steven Ferguson
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Jay,
The only time I shut off the propane is when I'm refilling the propane tank.
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:55 PM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> What's the conventional wisdom about turning off the main propane valve while driving? Short distance, long distance? I assume I'd be turning off the furnace power and the refrigerator, but the stove doesn't have a pilot, so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem. Just curious.
>
> J "still learning" Rabe
> 76 Palm Beach
> Portland, OR
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| Re: turning off propane while traveling [message #71100 is a reply to message #71095] |
Mon, 18 January 2010 06:00 |
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mike miller
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| Jim Galbavy wrote on Mon, 18 January 2010 03:17 |
... and leave your GMC out in a field by itself, ...
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Out standing in it's field.
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| Re: turning off propane while traveling [message #71102 is a reply to message #71071] |
Mon, 18 January 2010 07:52 |
Rusty
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I suppose running with propane left on is about as dangerous as using HC-12 refrigerants and just as illegal. I had about a millisecond of concern at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel entrance last August when they asked if I had my propane turned off.
Rusty
75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71150 is a reply to message #71102] |
Mon, 18 January 2010 20:27 |
jimk
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I run with the gas on, but shut off at gas stations as there can be a
strong spill close by and the vapor can rise up to the level of my
flame on my refrigerator.
My coach is a Royal model and the refrigerator is lot lower than the
standard models.
The LPG system has a valve that will sense a sudden flow and will shut
it off automatically.
That was told to me by some person.
You need to be alert when your running the refer with LPG.
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 5:52 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:
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> I suppose running with propane left on is about as dangerous as using HC-12 refrigerants and just as illegal. I had about a millisecond of concern at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel entrance last August when they asked if I had my propane turned off.
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71167 is a reply to message #71163] |
Mon, 18 January 2010 22:20 |
UziYaH
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Hey Cuz, ...do ya get to talk to the truckers at all on the CB? Tell them you are related to 'Papa Smurf' an' they might buy you a cup of coffee, ...or.... Watch out for 'Cowboy, 'Cotton' and 'Grasshopper'. They could be 'hostile witnesses'. : ) I didn't do it! 'Covered Wagon' owns two GMC motorhomes and is a member of the GMCDixielander's.
Glad you're home OK. Happy trails,
Howard Nylander - KFU4864
Royale Class of '78' - 'Rocinante,
Greeneville, Tn.
--- On Mon, 1/18/10, Jim Galbavy <j.galbavy@att.net> wrote:
From: Jim Galbavy <j.galbavy@att.net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 10:32 PM
Mike,
I have to agree with you on the "outstanding in it's field" after our trip to Florida. Pulled in at home this morning with ANNIE after a great smooth ride. Local / County / State Mounties were everywhere along I-95 handing out tickets to the policemen's ball. We hooked up with some semi's and just buggied on down the road. We even took our turn leading the train. It really helps to make the time and miles melt away. Oh well, we dumped and flushed the black tank and winterized the water system this afternoon. Will pull ANNIE into her space for a nap tomorrow.
jim galbavy
'73 X-CL (ANNIE)
home in Chesterfield, Va
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| Re: [GMCnet] turning off propane while traveling [message #71191 is a reply to message #71167] |
Tue, 19 January 2010 10:39 |
Jim Galbavy
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Hey Howie,
We did get to talk on the CB. Started off just listening for road conditions, speed traps and the like. Then just letting a trucker know when he had cleared us. After a while when they knew I wasn't going to run them into a ditch we started talking back and forth, with them at first referring to us as "little Buddie". After I told them that her name was ANNIE that's who we were and our call sign was ANNIE after that.
Neat bunch a folks, but I'm afraid that driving long haul for a living would grind me into the ground. With the motorhome I don't have to be anywhere at a particular time for a delivery.
Is supposed to be about 50*F this afternoon so I'll try to give ANNIE a wash before we put her to bed.
jim galbavy
'73 X-CL (ANNIE)
Chesterfield, Va
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