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    Safely gassing up towing vehicle

    Hello, I'm new to the list and so far there is a lot of good stuff here. I heard from someone who was told by a gas station attendant that they needed to turn something off on their trailer before pulling up to the gas pumps otherwise they could ignite the fumes and blow up the station.

    So my question ... is there anything special we have to do to the trailer before pulling up to the gas pump? We have a 2021 Reflection 295RL.
    Thanks,
    Ron
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    Originally posted by RMcCabe View Post
    Hello, I'm new to the list and so far there is a lot of good stuff here. I heard from someone who was told by a gas station attendant that they needed to turn something off on their trailer before pulling up to the gas pumps otherwise they could ignite the fumes and blow up the station.

    So my question ... is there anything special we have to do to the trailer before pulling up to the gas pump? We have a 2021 Reflection 295RL.
    Thanks,
    Ron
    If you have any propane appliance on, water heater, furnace, fridge, these items should be turned off. There is a spark associated with these items when they turn on to ignite the propane and this is what could cause an issue while fueling. Really anything causing a flame or spark should not be use around a fueling station.

    Brian
    Brian & Michelle
    2018 Reflection 29RS
    2022 Chevy 3500HD

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Country Campers View Post

      If you have any propane appliance on, water heater, furnace, fridge, these items should be turned off.
      While this is true...has an RV ever 'set off' a gas station?

      2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
      2021 303RLS
      Electricians were created because engineers need heroes too...
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      • #4
        It is important to understand that the safety measure means going inside the RV and turning off the fridge. Not just turning off the propane at the tank. I was filling up my gasoline truck and heard the fridge propane igniter snapping in the RV on the other side of the pump . I advised the owner . . . but, he replied that it was “OK” because he had turned off the propane at the tank . . . which, of course, was why the igniter was trying to relight the fridge.

        Rob
        Cate & Rob
        (with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
        2015 Reflection 303RLS
        2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
        Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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        • #5
          Most of the time I try to concentrate on getting the guy at the other pump thats smoking his cigarette to put it out
          2021 Reflection 337RLS, 2021 Silverado 3500HD 6.6 gas. Nellie the wonder boxer
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          • #6
            Originally posted by familytruckster4 View Post
            Most of the time I try to concentrate on getting the guy at the other pump thats smoking his cigarette to put it out
            can't fix stupid

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Randy Zahn View Post

              can't fix stupid
              They walk among us. Typical humans, sketchy and unreliable
              2021 Reflection 337RLS, 2021 Silverado 3500HD 6.6 gas. Nellie the wonder boxer

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              • #8
                If you are a fan of Mythbusters, you will know that it's had NOT IMPOSSIBLE to ignite fuel fumes at the pumps.

                Pretty much any heat source is capable of igniting the fumes if the right air fuel combination is achieved. No I do not condone the stupidity of people. I have and will continue to leave my DIESEL running when fueling (has more to do with mixing of additives while pumping). Gas engines are a different story as the fuel volatility is completely different.

                Cell phones and Cold weather static electricity are just as bad for fueling as a running engine or other heat source, however just about every time someone fills up they can look around and see the non stop sea of people using their phones. I do use my phone after the pump is started to log my fuel stop into the app. Not always am I sitting in the truck.
                Joseph
                Tow                 Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
                Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
                South of Houston Texas

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                • #9
                  Also, static electricity is a very real risk when fuelling. Filling portable containers in the trunk of a car or bed of a truck and getting in/out of the vehicle during the fuelling process can create a static charge. Always fill portable containers positioned on the ground and once you start filling your vehicle stay at the pump.

                  Mike
                  Mike & Sonya
                  2017 Silverado 1500, 5.3, Tow Pkg, RAS
                  Blue Ox SwayPro
                  2021 2400BH (DeBunked)

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Jlawles2 View Post
                    Cell phones and Cold weather static electricity are just as bad for fueling
                    How could a cell phone ignite fuel vapour?

                    2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
                    2021 303RLS
                    Electricians were created because engineers need heroes too...

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                    • #11
                      When I use truck stops to fill up, I am in between 2 large trucks that keep the engine running the entire time they are filling up...but my wife still tells me to turn off the truck while fueling...So I listen to the boss

                      My wife also doesn't like me showering if there is a lightning storm in the area - it might get me. I've never heard of an incident of anybody getting struck by lightning through the water from a shower head.

                      I think you do what you feel is safe and responsible....or what your wife feels safe and responsible.
                      Allen

                      2021 Momentum 21G
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                      • #12
                        Scott'n'Wendy Cell phone ringers or vibrators can create sparks. Again any source of heat (spark like a spark plug) can cause ignition.
                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeRJkde7iHo
                        Joseph
                        Tow                         Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
                        Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
                        South of Houston Texas

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                        • #13
                          Jlawles2
                          Well, up here north of the border, you can pay for your gas with your cell phone while standing beside the pump. Pretty common up here to see people gassing up while looking at their phone....which probably has more potential to cause a problem..lol
                          Apparently studies done in Texas support this?
                          https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toron...ions-1.5051583

                          2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
                          2021 303RLS
                          Electricians were created because engineers need heroes too...
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                          • #14
                            Static charges from entering and exiting the vehicle and filling portable gasoline containers while still in the vehicle are the biggest hazards.
                            While fueling diesel you could literally stand with a torch in your hands and be safe.
                            Last edited by familytruckster4; 05-28-2022, 07:54 AM.
                            2021 Reflection 337RLS, 2021 Silverado 3500HD 6.6 gas. Nellie the wonder boxer

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by familytruckster4 View Post
                              Static charges from entering and exiting the vehicle and filling portable containers while still in the vehicle are the biggest hazards.
                              While fueling diesel you could literally stand with a torch in your hands and be safe.
                              I fill portable diesel containers on my tailgate....

                              2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
                              2021 303RLS
                              Electricians were created because engineers need heroes too...

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