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Mentioned was the risk of a LP fire due to an accident or tire blow out. In the past several years with implementation of the OFD devices on propane bottles that risk has all but disappeared. Any sudden rapid release of propane the flow is immediately shut at the valve, meaning unless the bottle is ruptured the only fuel will be what small amount is in the lines. Disconnect the line from your bottle then open the valve, how much spews out? If any you need to replace that bottle ASAP!
The DW just reminded me that we did witness a RV burning right outside our RV park, but it was due to something in the rear of the Ford SUV tow vehicle (not the fridge), it took about 20 minutes for both to be a pile of charred metal & ashes.
I will say I've seen dozens of RVs/tow vehicles on their sides at the side of the road due to winds, poor/reckless driving or in my opinion the major cause, too much rv with not near enough tow vehicle coupled with the other two mentioned.
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