We have just bought a gas fridge and are going camping this weekend and are wondering about running it in the tent. I expect we will switch it off at night.
We don't have a SIG so air circulation sould be ok??!
Also is it safe to leave it running on gas when we go out for the day?
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Orange flame means the oxygen isnt getting thru right and you run a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning!
It also burns your gas quicker than a fireball!!
Put a board under it to protect your groundsheet. It`s designed to run 24/7, so don`t worry about that. Just keep it in a well ventilated area, not a pod, when on gas.
We've just bought a 3 way fridge and when we go away in 3 weeks intend to run it on gas because we haven't got EHU. Without appearing too dumb, why do we need to put it on a board?
I`m basing this on a report here that someone`s CombiCool burned a hole in their groundsheet while running on gas. Board seems sensible to me, even if it was a one off.
The other use for the board is to level the Combicool. Combicools don`t work properly on a slope. You can wedge the board level before you place the Combicool on it. Much easier than trying to wedge up a full...and very heavy...Combicool!
I just carry a thin sheet of ply as a matter of course. It takes up very little room in the car and has been a godsend for putting under the Combicool (That`s what I have) in all sorts of situation. I use it whether the fridge is on gas or electric. It makes sense to me to place it on a firm, stable base.
Thanks for that, obviously need to get myself a board of some kind. Something else to try and fit in! Glad we've just bought a top box, looks like we will definately fill it.
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Topic: Gas fridges in tents
