sleeping with generator on
I have a gas class a and I dry camp a lot but never sleep with gen. on at night has any body slept with gen running all night
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I'm not saying it is extremely risky to sleep in RV with genset running.But there is a risk and precaution should be taken.
People Die every year from sleeping in their RV's with genset running.
Yes with some precaution these deaths would not have happened.
Even though they are avoidable RV genset deaths continue to happen.
Many/most appear to involve someone sleeping
I can find an infinite # of RV genset deaths by searching the net.
Just one example
I did not make this list up just something I easily found via google.
Though many appear to be in denial, Sleeping with genset on is a real issue.
RV Safety Tips from CarbonMonoxideKills.com
Use a carbon monoxide warning detector
Inspect your RV's chassis and generator exhaust system regularly
Inspect the RV for openings in the floor and sidewalls (seal any holes with silicone adhesive or have it repaired before using your generator again)
Inspect windows, door seals, and weather strips for effective seal
Yellow flames in propane-burning appliances (coach heaters, stoves, ovens, water heaters, etc.) indicate a lack of oxygen--determine the cause and correct it immediately
Do not operate your generator if the exhaust system is damaged in any way
Park your RV so that the exhaust can easily dissipate away from the vehicle--do not park next to high grass or weeds, buildings, or other obstructions
Be aware that shifting winds can cause exhaust to blow away from the coach at one moment, but under the coach in the next moment
When stopping for long periods of time, be aware of other vehicles around you that may have engines, refrigerators, or generators running
Do not sleep with the generator operating
Leave a roof vent open any time the generator is running (even during winter)
If you do not feel well, do not be fooled into thinking it is because you have been driving too long, you ate too much, or you are suffering from motion sickness--shut off the generator and step outside for fresh air
Have your built-in vacuum cleaner inspected to ensure that it does not exhaust on the underside of your RV
Consider parking in a "no generator" zone at RV rallies
People Die every year from sleeping in their RV's with genset running.
Yes with some precaution these deaths would not have happened.
Even though they are avoidable RV genset deaths continue to happen.
Many/most appear to involve someone sleeping
I can find an infinite # of RV genset deaths by searching the net.
Just one example
I did not make this list up just something I easily found via google.
Though many appear to be in denial, Sleeping with genset on is a real issue.
RV Safety Tips from CarbonMonoxideKills.com
Use a carbon monoxide warning detector
Inspect your RV's chassis and generator exhaust system regularly
Inspect the RV for openings in the floor and sidewalls (seal any holes with silicone adhesive or have it repaired before using your generator again)
Inspect windows, door seals, and weather strips for effective seal
Yellow flames in propane-burning appliances (coach heaters, stoves, ovens, water heaters, etc.) indicate a lack of oxygen--determine the cause and correct it immediately
Do not operate your generator if the exhaust system is damaged in any way
Park your RV so that the exhaust can easily dissipate away from the vehicle--do not park next to high grass or weeds, buildings, or other obstructions
Be aware that shifting winds can cause exhaust to blow away from the coach at one moment, but under the coach in the next moment
When stopping for long periods of time, be aware of other vehicles around you that may have engines, refrigerators, or generators running
Do not sleep with the generator operating
Leave a roof vent open any time the generator is running (even during winter)
If you do not feel well, do not be fooled into thinking it is because you have been driving too long, you ate too much, or you are suffering from motion sickness--shut off the generator and step outside for fresh air
Have your built-in vacuum cleaner inspected to ensure that it does not exhaust on the underside of your RV
Consider parking in a "no generator" zone at RV rallies
