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Dec 28, 2016

CO alarm replacement.

My combo CO/LPG alarm has apparently reached the end of it's life. 2011 Jayco Travel Trailer with original alarm. I have noticed it beeping and reset it several times in the last month. I figured it was alarming because it has been warm, and I have stuff in my black tank. (Didn't dump last trip-another story for another time).

I went out to get my hiking boots from trailer and it was beeping again. This time it wouldn't reset. I am scheduled to go out of town in the morning leaving the trailer home. There is no where open within 100 miles that I could get a replacement. Propane is turned off and electric is plugged in 30amp plug on house. kitchen window is cracked a bit and no one will be in trailer until I return in 2 weeks.

Will it hurt to let the thing continue it's intermittent beeping for 2+ weeks, when I have the opportunity to replace? Propane is turned off and electric is plugged in 30amp plug on house. kitchen window is cracked a bit and no one will be in trailer until I return in 2 weeks.

I have less than 12 hours before I leave and I still have to pack (not looking forward to packing). I really don't have time to worry, so is it okay left alone.

19 Replies

  • TenOC wrote:
    REPLACE IT NOW. People die from CO in a RV.


    Pretty difficult to "die from CO in an RV" when there's no one in it. :R Read the OP's post again - he's heading out on a trip without the camper so there's no need to replace that CO detector until he next plans to use it. In the meantime I'd just disconnect the battery, unplug from shore power, ensure the propane tanks are turned off, and deal with this later when he has the time. No need to make this more complicated than it is. :R
  • If you disconet the battery or pull the main fuse by the battery you will shu off the 12V supply. Then can replace the alarm when you have time.
  • Just be sure to vacuum the sensor of the new one weekly. They last much longer that way.
  • I replaced my hardwired CO detector with a portable which I bring into the house during winter. They don't cost much and the one I have gives a digital readout of the CO level. One of the "side benefits" was one less power draw on the battery
  • REPLACE IT NOW. People die from CO in a RV. Walmart or Loews have the battery type. I have 2 in my TT but I full time and heat and cook with propane.
  • It will not hurt to let the thing continue its intermittent beeping.
  • I store my RV with electricity off and battery disconnect off. This turns off the CO alarm. Yours may be wired differently, but it is worth a try.
  • I would disconnect it because mine eventually started going off continually.

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