Cooking with Gas in Truck ? Yay or Nay ?

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  1. BlueThunderr

    BlueThunderr Medium Load Member

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    Seems to be a lot of conflictng answers on here with regards to cooking with propane or butane in the truck...I can't have an inverter in my truck and I'd really like to be able to cook...I see some people have done it for a while....

    What's the issues ?Are there any ?

    Obviously I know of the fire hazard, and would be careful with that....Are the fumes a major concern ? Or would just cracking the windows be ok ? Or maybe crack the windows with a small fan blowing air out work ?
     
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  3. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    I stopped cooking with propane in my truck after seeing pictures of the truck in a walmart parking lot that completely blew apart in pieces from the explosion. I'll see if I can find the link.
     
  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Um why not move 20 feet outside by thr trailer and cook?
     
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  5. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    It's those green cylinders. I don't even carry a propane torch because of the possible risk of them leaking. It's just not worth it.
     
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  6. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Two words -

    HIBACHI
     
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    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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  8. Dave_in_AZ

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    All you have to do is bump it, then the bed is on fire.

    Let's say you get it out. Bed is thrashed, truck filled with smoke.

    Most people aren't hip to how much smoke accumulates quickly in a confined space, and things can get out of hand quickly.

    You really can't breathe, and you can't see.
     
  9. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    Yeah, then just dump the hot coals in the trash at the fuel island, then take your food back up to the cab to enjoy during your 30 min break.
    Those drivers honking their airhorns and cussing you out are just jealous that THEY don't have hot, fresh-grilled goodness!:D
     
  10. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    That's a fire hazard being that close to the fuel pumps. You should take the hot coals inside and dump them through the hole in the counter by the rolo-dogs.
     
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