TXiceman
(Near) Houston,TX
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Ask the dealer to show a you a documented copy of just one incident where a trailer traveling with the frig on caused a problem.
Yes some have burned due to a factory design problem, but there was a recall.
Ken
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Vintage 1979 Silver Streak Supreme Rocket toted by a 2002 F350, crewcab dually, 7.3L,4.10 axle,SCMT. Travel with two miniature Schnauzers and one African Gray parrot. Practicing for retirement!
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SPRey
Orange County, Kalifornia
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On before we leave (AC)...on when we drive (LP--I like frozen ice cream & cold beer)...and on when refueling.
Gas vapors are heavier than oxygen. There are reports of a few "accidental ignitions while refueling" where the hot catalytic converter or static electricity were the blame. Odd that there are zero reports where the fridge was the cause?
Tim & Sue
Gerry (GSD) & Jammer (Sheltie)
2005 F150 4x4 Lariat 5.4L 3.73 Please buy a Hybrid...I need your gas for my 37 gallon tank!
2000 Nash 19B...comfortably pimped with a real Queen Size Bed
Red Wine anyone?
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KLO
Southern OK
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On electric when we're getting ready to leave, LP on the road. First time we did this it was by accident. So new we didn't know that if you didn't turn off your propane the fridge would switch automatically to it! When we got to campground and fridge was still cold we were happy campers. Now that's the only way to travel!
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havedreamwilltravel
Southern California
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run with ours on. Depending on where the refrig is in relation to the gas pump, I will run in and shut the refrig off till gas is done being pumped - but we're so L-O-N-G (30' bunkhouse) that that the refrigerator is usually about 30' away from the nearest gas pump that I don't even do that. However, if the area is under the roof of the pumping area and/or near someone else pumping gas, I go in and turn off the refrigerator while we're pumping gas. No bid deal as by that time I usually want a cold soda or water and by the time I finish putzing around in the trailer (I've been known to be able to make 4 sandwiches, grab soda's and chips in the same amount of time it takes to pump a full tank of gas), we're ready to pull out anyway. I just turn it back on, lock the door, stow the steps and jump in the TV and we're off.
2007 GMC Yukon Denali - 6.2L 380hp/417ft-lbs,0-60 in 6.2 seconds
2007 Jayco Jayflight 27BH
Equalizer Hitch, Prodigy Brake Control
Our Truck and Trailer
Easy Trailer Mods-NEW pics added 4/10/08
Visited a lot of states, haven't camped in many...yet. 
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DaveRobin
Fayetteville, NC
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Since we store our TT away from home, we put the fridge on gas before we leave.
2001 Chev Silverado 3500 8.1L DRW
2008 Rockwood 8296SS w/atrium slide
Equalizer WDH
Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller
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lonekazoo
Utah
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Not only do we travel with the fridge on, but lately we've been cooking in a crock pot plugged into an inverter while we drive 
2005 KZ Frontier 2809PQS-F
2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 SLT/4x4/8.1L/3.73/Autoride
(Previously 1999 Suburban LT K1500)
1K/10K Equal-i-zer, Prodigy, Champion
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Hornet28BHDS
Parker, PA
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We always travel with the fridge on gas. As long as you make sure the system is working right, then you'll have no troubles.
2006 Hornet 28BHDS-Bunk House, Dual Slides
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD
5.7L Hemi, Factory Towing Package
Reese Brake Controller, WD Hitch and Sway Bar
Life is short, why not spend it in an RV!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
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CampSight
USA
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I run mine on LP while in transit...and while refueling.
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