Why 12v - 240v - gas fridge

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 27 Mar 2007, 12:28

Ian Hulley wrote:squeeky bum time

That'll be the sanitised 80-90 description

Post by **syncroand101** » 27 Mar 2007, 13:12

owlets wrote:Are the reasons why its illegal to drive with your fridge on gas...........tis to do with naked flames

I'm not questioning the sense in having it switched off, I wouldn't want to drive it into a fuel stop with the lit flame... But then again I've seen people refilling the main tanks from Large Tankers at fuel stops with a fag in their mouth...

Just the thought of being stopped by a copper, checking your tyres, checking your road tax, breath-a-lysed. Then climbing in and... A HA, you have left your fridge on gas, thats 3 points sir and... your nicked.

Surely, if its illegal, you could get done for smokin' a fag or driving around with a lit candle?

Post by **T'Onion** » 27 Mar 2007, 13:22

From memory Jen was filling the Super Shyte Bus at a petrol station when the petrol fumes pooled on the van floor through an open driver's door and came into contact with the fridge light Sad Shocked setting light to the interior trim.

that was more to do with having the cab door open while filling up with petrol rather than having the fridge on .

on another note not that i doubt you Owen ,but where does it say its illegal ?
It should be really ,
This has come up before and i asked then , can you buy a 12v flame detector that could be fitted to the fridge to light up an led or something to show that its still alight ?

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 27 Mar 2007, 13:30

T'Onion wrote:on another note not that i doubt you Owen ,but where does it say its illegal ?

Caravan Club website............basically its illegal to drive into a petrol station, tunnel or motorway service area with a naked flame as part of an LPG system.

Not that a Copper would possible go as far as to nick you for doing it. But think about it on a practical level...........naked flame, accident, split fuel...............BBBBOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMM..........toasted

Post by **T'Onion** » 27 Mar 2007, 13:39

must be a Caravan Club thing cos i cant find it on the Dvla or the Gov.org site .. should be law really , saying that i would have lost me licence by now

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 27 Mar 2007, 13:56

"Also known as LPG and stored on-board in special replaceable steel bottles or cylinders which must be used in an upright position. A few motorhomes have permanent gas tanks which are topped up at refilling stations like LPG cars. There are also refillable bottles that can be topped up in the same way. Gas is needed for cooking and heating when not 'hooked-up' to mains electricity and will also run a 'three-way' fridge in similar circumstances. It cannot legally be used on the move in the UK nor in tunnels or on ferries where it must be turned off at the bottle. Permanent tanks are not allowed in some tunnels - the Channel Tunnel for example."

From this site

Post by **syncroand101** » 27 Mar 2007, 14:17

owlets wrote:"Permanent tanks are not allowed in some tunnels - the Channel Tunnel for example."]

No westies in the chunnel then?

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 27 Mar 2007, 14:29

syncroand101 wrote:No westies in the chunnel then?

Nope.........only if they've got them fitted...........Chunnel is really strict, if you tank is more than 2/3'ds full they won't let you on either

Post by **syncroand101** » 27 Mar 2007, 14:33

Ah well, just as well I sold mine off after damaging the feed pipe offroading

Post by **lhd** » 27 Mar 2007, 14:39

that constant clicking ain't half annoying when your on the motorway and it goes out...

You're not wrong it drives you mad.

I dont generally use the fridge on gas whilst driving but thought That if its ok for the Germans, Its ok for us.
Especially as the Germans are so safety conscious.
Rob............

Post by **lhd** » 27 Mar 2007, 14:42

Nope.........only if they've got them fitted...........Chunnel is really strict, if you tank is more than 2/3'ds full they won't let you on either

I wouldn't go on the Chunnel if you paid me anyway.
Deathtrap comes to mind........................
at least you can jump off a ferry however unatractive it might seem at the time.

Rob.............

Post by **syncroand101** » 27 Mar 2007, 14:47

lhd wrote: at least you can jump off a ferry however unatractive it might seem at the time.
Rob.............

I'd rather go down with my van...

Post by **Horza** » 27 Mar 2007, 19:44

main tanks from Large Tankers at fuel stops with a fag in their mouth

A fag isn't a naked flame. You can stub a fag out in a pool of petrol and the chance of any excitement is remote. Even if you dip the lit end in the petrol it will quickly put the fag out. I hear.

If you drive around with a candle in your hand then you should booked and locked up.

Isn't the clicky noise the fridge trying to relight itself?

Post by **DiscoDave** » 27 Mar 2007, 19:57

don't drive with the firdge on? what a load of bull, yes most of the time it will blow it's self out! why can i not drive with a fridge on but i can drive a van powered by the stuff?? i for one will be driving to pickering with a casserole on the go in the oven, then it will be nice and ready in time for tea!

Post by **T'Onion** » 27 Mar 2007, 20:57

DiscoDave wrote:don't drive with the firdge on? what a load of bull, yes most of the time it will blow it's self out! why can i not drive with a fridge on but i can drive a van powered by the stuff?? i for one will be driving to pickering with a casserole on the go in the oven, then it will be nice and ready in time for tea!

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