Propane safety valve
Read my web page about propane injector, this company makes a valve
that will shut off if the propane lines break.
gene
>Are devices available to automatically shut the propane off in the case
>of a gas line break?
>
>Eric Tipton
>etipton
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Finnicum [mailto:songtekpub]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 2:07 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: RE: GMC: Traveling heat?
>
> Mike,
>
> "Technically" NO!
>
> Now that that has been said, I travelled full time in my
>GMC for 4 years and over 150000 miles (1977-1981). A lot of
>that was in the winter in northern states.
>
> When it was cold outside, I always ran my heater. I had
>no trouble. My coach was also a 77 with elec ignitor. This
>may be a plus here.
>
> We travel north 1-2 times each year now - after TN we
>usually use the furnace during travel if necessary. We now
>have a 78 with elec ignitors also.
>
> POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:
> Check all your gas lines for leaks, or better yet get a
>leak/pressure test done. Camping World does it, I am sure
>other places do too.
>
> Biggest reason for NOT using furnace is in case of an
>accident. You run the risk of a ruptured line during a
>serious wreck. This could pose a major threat.
>
> Remember - it's YOUR neck - drive safe.
>
> 3 1/2 cents worth
>
> Mike
> Furnaces optional in Florida
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Magnuson, Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 8:10 AM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: GMC: Traveling heat?
>
>
> Can the furnace be used while traveling? I am planning
> on taking a trip south from Minnesota in Jan. or Feb. and
> am curious what others do for heat in extreme cold. I
> have driven with the furnace lit and it appears to tolerate
> the wind but I think it puts out the pilot when it shuts
> down. I would guess that water in any tanks is not a good
> idea below freezing even with the furnace on is that correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
gene fisher 76 PB/OR/CA
GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
mr.era
http://www.california.com/~eagle/
Read my web page about propane injector, this company makes a valve
that will shut off if the propane lines break.
gene
>Are devices available to automatically shut the propane off in the case
>of a gas line break?
>
>Eric Tipton
>etipton
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Finnicum [mailto:songtekpub]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 2:07 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: RE: GMC: Traveling heat?
>
> Mike,
>
> "Technically" NO!
>
> Now that that has been said, I travelled full time in my
>GMC for 4 years and over 150000 miles (1977-1981). A lot of
>that was in the winter in northern states.
>
> When it was cold outside, I always ran my heater. I had
>no trouble. My coach was also a 77 with elec ignitor. This
>may be a plus here.
>
> We travel north 1-2 times each year now - after TN we
>usually use the furnace during travel if necessary. We now
>have a 78 with elec ignitors also.
>
> POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:
> Check all your gas lines for leaks, or better yet get a
>leak/pressure test done. Camping World does it, I am sure
>other places do too.
>
> Biggest reason for NOT using furnace is in case of an
>accident. You run the risk of a ruptured line during a
>serious wreck. This could pose a major threat.
>
> Remember - it's YOUR neck - drive safe.
>
> 3 1/2 cents worth
>
> Mike
> Furnaces optional in Florida
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Magnuson, Mike> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 8:10 AM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: GMC: Traveling heat?
>
>
> Can the furnace be used while traveling? I am planning
> on taking a trip south from Minnesota in Jan. or Feb. and
> am curious what others do for heat in extreme cold. I
> have driven with the furnace lit and it appears to tolerate
> the wind but I think it puts out the pilot when it shuts
> down. I would guess that water in any tanks is not a good
> idea below freezing even with the furnace on is that correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
gene fisher 76 PB/OR/CA
GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
mr.era
http://www.california.com/~eagle/
