Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.-a I have
added mine to the end of the season routine list for removing the
batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first time I get ready to
take them out with fresh ones.-a Doing this should give adequate
performance for the year, and removing them will also ensure the
batteries don't start leaking alkaline and ruin the fixtures.-a They
can also become a fire hazard in this state.-a I have removed mine and placed a tape on reminder inside the RV to replace them when I begin
using it again.
Something to consider doing.
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.-a I have
added mine to the end of the season routine list for removing the
batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first time I get ready to
take them out with fresh ones.-a Doing this should give adequate
performance for the year, and removing them will also ensure the
batteries don't start leaking alkaline and ruin the fixtures.-a They
can also become a fire hazard in this state.-a I have removed mine and
placed a tape on reminder inside the RV to replace them when I begin
using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry about in
terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) rCo not carbon dioxide (COree).
On 10/30/2025 12:09 AM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.|e-a I have
added mine to the end of the season routine list for removing the
batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first time I get ready
to take them out with fresh ones.|e-a Doing this should give adequate
performance for the year, and removing them will also ensure the
batteries don't start leaking alkaline and ruin the fixtures.|e
They can also become a fire hazard in this state.|e-a I have removed
mine and placed a tape on reminder inside the RV to replace them
when I begin using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry about
in terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) |ore4rCY not carbon dioxide
(CO|orCUrCU).
My day to be inefficacous.-a Bill is entirely correct that the produced
gas is CO and not CO2.-a I have changed the subject title to correct
this error.-a Anyway, do consider taking out the batteries on these
when in storage so they don't get mucked up.
BTW, my unit, and I assume most others, does have a propane gas
detector, too.-a Unlike the smoke and CO alarms, the propane detector
in mine is hard wired to the house batteries.-a It will always draw a
very small amount of juice, but won't need battery replacement.
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 12:09 AM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.|e-a I have
added mine to the end of the season routine list for removing the
batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first time I get ready
to take them out with fresh ones.|e-a Doing this should give adequate >>>> performance for the year, and removing them will also ensure the
batteries don't start leaking alkaline and ruin the fixtures.|e They
can also become a fire hazard in this state.|e-a I have removed mine
and placed a tape on reminder inside the RV to replace them when I
begin using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry about
in terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) |ore4rCY not carbon dioxide
(CO|orCUrCU).
My day to be inefficacous.-a Bill is entirely correct that the produced
gas is CO and not CO2.-a I have changed the subject title to correct
this error.-a Anyway, do consider taking out the batteries on these
when in storage so they don't get mucked up.
BTW, my unit, and I assume most others, does have a propane gas
detector, too.-a Unlike the smoke and CO alarms, the propane detector
in mine is hard wired to the house batteries.-a It will always draw a
very small amount of juice, but won't need battery replacement.
There's something I've thought about from time to time over the decades. Even my old 88 TT has a propane detector. Why don't campers also have CO detectors? Most people can smell propane, but nobody can smell CO. I
must be missing something obvious.
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 12:09 AM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.|e-a I have
added mine to the end of the season routine list for removing the
batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first time I get ready
to take them out with fresh ones.|e-a Doing this should give adequate >>>> performance for the year, and removing them will also ensure the
batteries don't start leaking alkaline and ruin the fixtures.|e They
can also become a fire hazard in this state.|e-a I have removed mine
and placed a tape on reminder inside the RV to replace them when I
begin using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry about
in terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) |ore4rCY not carbon dioxide
(CO|orCUrCU).
My day to be inefficacous.-a Bill is entirely correct that the produced
gas is CO and not CO2.-a I have changed the subject title to correct
this error.-a Anyway, do consider taking out the batteries on these
when in storage so they don't get mucked up.
BTW, my unit, and I assume most others, does have a propane gas
detector, too.-a Unlike the smoke and CO alarms, the propane detector
in mine is hard wired to the house batteries.-a It will always draw a
very small amount of juice, but won't need battery replacement.
There's something I've thought about from time to time over the decades. Even my old 88 TT has a propane detector. Why don't campers also have CO detectors? Most people can smell propane, but nobody can smell CO. I
must be missing something obvious.
On 10/30/2025 1:31 PM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 12:09 AM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.|arCU|e-a I >>>>> have added mine to the end of the season routine list for
removing the batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first
time I get ready to take them out with fresh ones.|arCU|e-a Doing this >>>>> should give adequate performance for the year, and removing them
will also ensure the batteries don't start leaking alkaline and
ruin the fixtures.|arCU They can also become a fire hazard in this
state.|arCU|e-a I have removed mine and placed a tape on reminder
inside the RV to replace them when I begin using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry
about in terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) |a-o|orCU-4|ore4-Y not >>>> carbon dioxide (CO|a-o|ore4+i|ore4+i).
My day to be inefficacous.|e-a Bill is entirely correct that the
produced gas is CO and not CO2.|e-a I have changed the subject title
to correct this error.|e-a Anyway, do consider taking out the
batteries on these when in storage so they don't get mucked up.
BTW, my unit, and I assume most others, does have a propane gas
detector, too.|e-a Unlike the smoke and CO alarms, the propane
detector in mine is hard wired to the house batteries.|e-a It will
always draw a very small amount of juice, but won't need battery
replacement.
There's something I've thought about from time to time over the
decades. Even my old 88 TT has a propane detector. Why don't campers
also have CO detectors? Most people can smell propane, but nobody
can smell CO. I must be missing something obvious.
Google AI
Are carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in RVs
Thinking
Kicking off 7 searches
Looking at 114 sites
Putting it all together
While there is no single, all-encompassing federal law in the U.S.
requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in RVs, multiple factors make
them mandatory for new vehicles and highly recommended for all others
. These factors include industry standards, state laws, Canadian regulations, and safety requirements in the UK and Europe.
United States
-a-a-a RVIA standards: The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
(RVIA) requires all new RVs built to their standards to have
functioning CO detectors. A vast majority of new RVs sold in the U.S.
adhere to these standards.
-a-a-a Rental requirements: Many RV rental companies require their units
to be equipped with working CO detectors.
-a-a-a State and local laws: While not a federal mandate, some states
and local jurisdictions have their own CO alarm laws that may extend
to recreational vehicles.
-a-a-a Strong recommendation: Major RV safety organizations, including
the Escapees RV Club, strongly recommend that all RVs have a
functional CO detector, regardless of age or existing regulations.
Many older RVs were manufactured before these standards were common,
so owners must install their own.
On 10/30/2025 1:31 PM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 12:09 AM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.|arCU|e-a I >>>>> have added mine to the end of the season routine list for
removing the batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first
time I get ready to take them out with fresh ones.|arCU|e-a Doing this >>>>> should give adequate performance for the year, and removing them
will also ensure the batteries don't start leaking alkaline and
ruin the fixtures.|arCU They can also become a fire hazard in this
state.|arCU|e-a I have removed mine and placed a tape on reminder
inside the RV to replace them when I begin using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry
about in terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) |a-o|orCU-4|ore4-Y not >>>> carbon dioxide (CO|a-o|ore4+i|ore4+i).
My day to be inefficacous.|e-a Bill is entirely correct that the
produced gas is CO and not CO2.|e-a I have changed the subject title
to correct this error.|e-a Anyway, do consider taking out the
batteries on these when in storage so they don't get mucked up.
BTW, my unit, and I assume most others, does have a propane gas
detector, too.|e-a Unlike the smoke and CO alarms, the propane
detector in mine is hard wired to the house batteries.|e-a It will
always draw a very small amount of juice, but won't need battery
replacement.
There's something I've thought about from time to time over the
decades. Even my old 88 TT has a propane detector. Why don't campers
also have CO detectors? Most people can smell propane, but nobody
can smell CO. I must be missing something obvious.
Also, is it possible your propane detector is one of those combination propane/CE devices?
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 1:31 PM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 12:09 AM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Most of our units will have smoke and CO2 alarms in them.|arCU|e-a I >>>>>> have added mine to the end of the season routine list for removing >>>>>> the batteries. I will do this yearly and replace first time I get >>>>>> ready to take them out with fresh ones.|arCU|e-a Doing this should give >>>>>> adequate performance for the year, and removing them will also
ensure the batteries don't start leaking alkaline and ruin the
fixtures.|arCU They can also become a fire hazard in this state.|arCU|e
I have removed mine and placed a tape on reminder inside the RV to >>>>>> replace them when I begin using it again.
Something to consider doing.
Something else to consider:
In a camper (RV) that uses propane, the gas you need to worry about >>>>> in terms of danger is carbon monoxide (CO) |a-o|orCU-4|ore4-Y not carbon >>>>> dioxide (CO|a-o|ore4+i|ore4+i).
My day to be inefficacous.|e-a Bill is entirely correct that the
produced gas is CO and not CO2.|e-a I have changed the subject title
to correct this error.|e-a Anyway, do consider taking out the
batteries on these when in storage so they don't get mucked up.
BTW, my unit, and I assume most others, does have a propane gas
detector, too.|e-a Unlike the smoke and CO alarms, the propane
detector in mine is hard wired to the house batteries.|e-a It will
always draw a very small amount of juice, but won't need battery
replacement.
There's something I've thought about from time to time over the
decades. Even my old 88 TT has a propane detector. Why don't campers
also have CO detectors? Most people can smell propane, but nobody can
smell CO. I must be missing something obvious.
Google AI
Are carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in RVs
Thinking
Kicking off 7 searches
Looking at 114 sites
Putting it all together
While there is no single, all-encompassing federal law in the U.S.
requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in RVs, multiple factors make
them mandatory for new vehicles and highly recommended for all others
. These factors include industry standards, state laws, Canadian
regulations, and safety requirements in the UK and Europe.
United States
-a-a-a-a RVIA standards: The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
(RVIA) requires all new RVs built to their standards to have
functioning CO detectors. A vast majority of new RVs sold in the U.S.
adhere to these standards.
-a-a-a-a Rental requirements: Many RV rental companies require their units >> to be equipped with working CO detectors.
-a-a-a-a State and local laws: While not a federal mandate, some states
and local jurisdictions have their own CO alarm laws that may extend
to recreational vehicles.
-a-a-a-a Strong recommendation: Major RV safety organizations, including
the Escapees RV Club, strongly recommend that all RVs have a
functional CO detector, regardless of age or existing regulations.
Many older RVs were manufactured before these standards were common,
so owners must install their own.
Well, hell. I'm behind again - but yours doesn't have one, or does it?
sticks wrote:
Also, is it possible your propane detector is one of those combination
propane/CE devices?
I doubt it, but it's down next to the floor where it wouldn't be much
good for CO. What year is your RV, and is your propane detector a combo?
On 10/30/2025 3:48 PM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Also, is it possible your propane detector is one of those
combination propane/CE devices?
I doubt it, but it's down next to the floor where it wouldn't be
much good for CO. What year is your RV, and is your propane detector
a combo?
Mines a 2025.-a All separate.-a The propane detector is just above the floor, and the smoke and CO alarms are on the ceiling.
sticks wrote:
On 10/30/2025 3:48 PM, bfh wrote:
sticks wrote:
Also, is it possible your propane detector is one of those
combination propane/CE devices?
I doubt it, but it's down next to the floor where it wouldn't be much
good for CO. What year is your RV, and is your propane detector a combo?
Mines a 2025.-a All separate.-a The propane detector is just above the
floor, and the smoke and CO alarms are on the ceiling.
Well then. You're all ready to grill a steak and smoke a cigar in your
RV, and maybe survive it.
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