Can I travel with my propane on?

Can I travel with my propane on?
Todd shares his thoughts on traveling with propane tanks turned on and gives a review on a new product from Gas Stop.
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[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

****Correction*** The excess flow valve is located on the cap that connects to the service valve. Typically green, black, or red. Not the service valve. I misspoke and I am correcting it. Todd Henson

[@robertrenelle4629]

New trailers don't have 12volt refrigerators. There is no way to run fridge while travelling without propane on.

[@housesOTR]

The right angle is awesome. I had both houses crack on the same trip because of the bend.

[@GatorsRock0219]

When I first bought my rig I drove with the propane on for the fridge figuring since it wasn't illegal it was safe. You did a good job early on scaring me out of that habit. Now I make sure the fridge is cold before leaving and run the generator every 2 hours or so to keep it cold.

[@tommcl386]

I bought 2 Gas Stops for my TT. It gave me peace of mind when we were forced to travel from Yellowstone to Jackson with refrigerator on. There was no ice to be had in Yellowstone after Labor Day. I have talked to the techs at Gas Stop and they were super helpful last year.

[@JandAReview1]

I worked in the Natural Gas Industry for 22 years and we performed the same test on someone’s house. We would cut every appliance off and we would “time the Meter” to check for leaks. Great video Todd! You guys are awesome!

[@dawg7915]

I've always allowed my fridge to get cold, and then traveled with the propane on to keep it cold. 20+ years with no issues. I've never traveled through Tunnels, so that hasn't been an issue. But I do turn it off when fueling up. I know the system isn't being affected by the actual airflow or I would have gotten a failure lights at some point. I will pay more attention because of this video and will consider turning off during travel days in the future.

[@richardbailey4581]

I installed the Gas Stops in 2021. I purchased them because I travel with the RV Refrigerator on propane and thought it would provide another level of protection. Yes, I shut the system off a gas stations or going through tunnels. BTW due to Gas Stop length I had to purchase the 90-degree pigtail (stainless steel) in order to install. These pigtails are well made and simplified installation.

[@phale925]

In the past 3 years, we've made 2 round trips from WA to TX, in a class C MH with the propane left on the whole time. Never had an issue.

[@M0USEP0TAT0]

Since you're proving yourself reckless I bet you've never trained yourself on how to put out a propane tank that is on fire! So when you do have an issue you will be completely helpless and dependant on social services like firefighters which I bet you don't even agree with supporting through taxes. Cuz you're SpEc1aL and everyone else is the problem.

[@phale925]

@@M0USEP0TAT0 are you speaking from experience? If so, share the details, please.

[@johnwillems9620]

@@phale925 we travel with the propane on all the time. 40 years. Not one issue.

[@phale925]

@@johnwillems9620 thank you.

[@philhasty8933]

WOW! Great way to do a leak down test!

[@kenschmitt7064]

They should make a gas stop for 5th wheels that goes on after the regulator. Then you only have to buy one instead of two. Thanks Todd great job as always!

[@btorr2945]

Good video. As usual. Growing up in govt. shops where it’s always been safety safety safety. I always shut mine off. I have an old camper with an old fridge. Proper running “by the book” calls for it to be level. I travel mountainous terrain quite often, so I figure why put too much stress on an old fridge, plus my short hops, fridge stays cool enough. Long hops? Well, bit more hassle but I get the freezer de-iced! Anyway, to each their own. The gas stop looks like a nice product to have.

[@thecritterandthebutterfly]

When you take your photos, make sure you are shooting the gauge from the same distance and angle to make them easily comparable. A leakdown test can be done with any accurate gauge made for propane, but this is nice for added safety.

[@chrisb6866]

You could take a small piece of masking tape and put it on the glass, then mark where the needle is with a pen. Then check it 5-10 min later

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

Great Tip! I talked with my neighbor and he likes travel with the refrigeration on (non 12v type) to keep the food cold. I told that it isn't a good idea to travel the propane gas on and in the Grand Design manual it is unclear if you should or should not. I like your tip.

[@mrc1539]

Never had a problem with propane leaks until they came out with the new plastic connectors. Constant problems with the o-rings deteriorating and no way to get the fittings tight.

[@TheCSRTech]

How do you feel about CNG vehicles traveling with their gas on? What about that tire blowout that cuts the gasoline line?

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

Awesome video, great job Todd.

[@mahmoodsaravandi3296]

Thanks brother

[@livingontheedge8680]

NEVER travel with the propane bottles on regardless of the "gas stop". I once was a mechanic at a service station that had gas pumps. A man pulled in with his conversion van to fuel up. He inserted the pump nozzle into the gas tank, turned on the pump and began dispensing fuel. While the pump was running he decided to step over the hose between the vehicle and the fuel pump. While stepping over the the hose his foot caught the hose and pulled out of the fuel filler neck and hosed down the side of his vehicle with gasoline. Well, what was next to the fuel filler? Yep, the exhaust port to a propane appliance that was running thus igniting the gasoline, the vehicle and the ground around the pump island. By the time I got out there with a fire extinguisher, the gasoline had formed a flaming stream past the outer (nearest the street) pump island, across the parking lot and to the gutter. After dousing the flames between the vehicle and the gutter, I returned to the vehicle and extinguished the flames at the fuel filler neck. NEVER travel with the propane on!

[@cruisinguy6024]

As a full timer I have no choice but to drive with a tank on to keep the fridge cool - plus I've driving in freezing conditions and needed the furnace. Of course going through tunnels or going on a ferry one must shut off their propane.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

and fuel stations, Question is, who stops short of the fuel station and turns it off. then when pulling out, pulls over and turns it back on again?

[@DW-qe7qe]

Okay. I hear you. But know I’ve been traveling down the road for 40 years with my propane frig going full time. Never a problem.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Hello D.W. Thank you for watching the videos. We love other points of view as RVing covers a wide range. I will say though that if everyone had a problem there would be no discussion and a law would be in place already. This is an added risk that can be avoided. The great thing is you have the freedom to make that choice. My job is to simply alert the public so they can make an educated decision.

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

It's not a problem until something happens. In Macon, Georgia on I-75 south around 20-25 years ago there was a tow behind camper and a car accident. The car hit the camper on the kitchen side. So the car was at fault. The owner of the tow behind had the propane on to keep his refrigerator cold. Once the car hit camper it cause a small explosion, metal debris went through the windshield, striking the driver, and end up dying in the hospital. The owner of the camper was charged with Second-degree vehicular homicide because he had his tanks open. Mind you it's legal to drive with your tanks open in Georgia and the car was at fault.

[@chrisb6866]

Me too, but I never thought about it till now. Same could be said about the guy who drove for 40 years without insurance. Do you feel lucky??

[@dawg7915]

@@Hugo-Hernandez not understanding this... " its legal to drive with it open in Ga" But the owner was charged because it was Open....???? The argument could be made that the impact caused it to Open, so there must be more to the story

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

@@dawg7915 If I had to guess it is because the owner of the camper negligence cause some ones death. I was around 15 years old when it came out. The news was saying that since owner of the camper was convicted, the family of the car where suing the owner of the camper family since he was convicted. So it happen years before that. So news just briefly described the accident. They where more focus on the lawsuit.

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

Hey Todd, where do you put the Gas Stop when you have a dual tank auto valve? Thanks

[@briandlynn3127]

What about if you're cooling the motor home frig with gas while traveling?

[@Son_of_God_Randy_Gage]

Will that work on a mounted tank 04 monaco signature series?

[@doncoons6761]

You are not allowed to go through the Baltimore MD. Tunnel with propane at all. If caught you will be fined a large amount of money. Always charge with the Dept transportation of the particular state first.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Yup. I stated no tunnels nor fuel stations.

[@doncoons6761]

@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy , got it at the end of the video, great job as always.

[@mrs.c5471]

You never explained about the pictures? Should the gauge move or stay the same in both pictures?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

You want the gauge to stay the same in both pictures. This shows that there are no leaks. If you notice the needle has moved in the second picture. You may have a leak.

[@jeremyhodges6957]

How do you keep your refrigerator cold?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

There are several practical ways to keep your fridge cool. When there is no power move your meats and dairy to the freezer (, or take a frozen block of meat/food out of the freezer and put in the fridge. This will add about 2-3 hours travel time without getting above 40. Onboard generator? its perfectly fine and safer to run the genny down the road. You don't need to run it all the time. Say every two hours on the trip turn it on for an hour or two. So between gas stops/pottluy stops. Small inverter that pulls from the battery bank and solar panels.

[@jeremyhodges6957]

@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy thank you

[@robertnasser9937]

We have been, stopped now, cost me 1000 for a new inverter and moving of an inverted power plug.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Is an option I like as well.

[@larrybenedict4984]

Just purchased a forest river NOBO and the refrigerator runs on shore power or propane. No other options. So unless I want my frig/freezer to come to room temperature, propane has to be on!! What are these RV manufacturers thinking??

[@roundpeg3239]

The problem with these is that if any appliance actually uses propane.... it shuts it off. I had to remove mine so I can use my propane.

[@Walkercolt1]

One sentence answer. Legally, NO! DOT regs FORBID Class A and B vehicles (RV's) from traveling with open LPG tanks. Also EVERY state that has a tunnel requires that ALL compressed fuel tanks be "off" before entering ANY tunnel, and almost all states have "sniffers" at tunnel entrances to detect open fuel tanks and you will be stopped and heavily fined, and your vehicle may be impounded in four Eastern States. I personally know a trucker who drove into NYC with his LP reefer running fined $20K and parked for 14 days-that means he lost over three months pay! Anyone says it's "OK" is a liar.

[@janicehubbell]

On the asme propane tank, where do you connect it?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

So they make a specific model POL for the motorhomes.

[@gr7485]

For the Canucks watching this it is illegal to travel anywhere in Canada with a propane valve open.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Thank you for the clarification.

[@billking1558]

@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy Sorry but the comment about it being illegal to travel with propane valves on is incorrect. Transport Canada and the various provincial and territorial governments do not require propane to be turned off when traveling down the road. The only requirement for propane to be turned off is when on board a ferry or when turning into a gas station.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

Canada is run by liberals, we're not far behind in the USA. We're going down the drain...

[@l.b.blanton8326]

Can I run with only one tank if I have a dual tank setup?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Absolutely. I do this myself.

[@doncoons6761]

how do i use a gas stop on a class A with on board tank?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

So they carry an ASME tank version

[@azimmey]

No it should not be left on period