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Wilfers

16/5/2006 at 8:07pm
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Is it ok to leave the fridge running on gas when the van is unattended i.e. when we are in the pub or is it best to switch the gas off?

Canvas Fran

16/5/2006 at 8:35pm
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Yes, leave it unattended, but make sure there's nothing near / over the burner.

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billybun

17/5/2006 at 9:16am
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Good MOrning Wilfers. I leave my gas on, go off for hours no problems, anyway you dont want to come back to warm beer after going down the pub lol ,very best wishes BillyBun in Brum

Wilfers

17/5/2006 at 12:41pm
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thanks for the info, I certainly don't want warm beer!

JaneH

17/5/2006 at 5:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by billybun on 17/5/2006
Good MOrning Wilfers. I leave my gas on, go off for hours no problems, anyway you dont want to come back to warm beer after going down the pub lol ,very best wishes BillyBun in Brum

Definately not only turn it off when on the move or not in use,

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17/5/2006 at 9:24pm
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Good MOrning Wilfers. I leave my gas on, go off for hours no problems, anyway you dont want to come back to warm beer after going down the pub lol ,very best wishes BillyBun in Brum ...........................................err warm beer awful lol fartinmartin in the rich side of west erdington

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