Be careful with generators
A father and daughter died in a camper in MN due to high Carbon Monoxide levels. http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/12/04/carbon-monoxide-deaths
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Yeah, that setup is a complete fail if you burn any kind of fuel around or in it... Running a generator anywhere near where the exhaust can enter the residence, there is no cross ventilation at all.. :(
I'm pretty sure I recall reading in my trailers "Owners Manual" that it said something to the effect of "don't check for propane leaks with a match or lighter".
If they had to put that into an RV's manual, you know someone had to do it and then sue the dang RV manufacture because they didn't say you couldn't do it??
Anyway, I have one of those Mr Heater units and it's great! It keeps us warm under the awning when needed, but it gets used mostly in my garage (man cave) when it's cold.. The key to using it and not dying... Ventilation... :) I crack open the back door and it does have a vent thru the roof..
Anyway, as tragic as these stories are, I just can't believe the lack of common sense in the world today.. :(
Mitch
I'm pretty sure I recall reading in my trailers "Owners Manual" that it said something to the effect of "don't check for propane leaks with a match or lighter".
If they had to put that into an RV's manual, you know someone had to do it and then sue the dang RV manufacture because they didn't say you couldn't do it??
Anyway, I have one of those Mr Heater units and it's great! It keeps us warm under the awning when needed, but it gets used mostly in my garage (man cave) when it's cold.. The key to using it and not dying... Ventilation... :) I crack open the back door and it does have a vent thru the roof..
Anyway, as tragic as these stories are, I just can't believe the lack of common sense in the world today.. :(
Mitch
