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loggenrock
May 13, 2014Explorer
Hi - you'd likely get more comments if this was posted under the "tech Issues" section as compared to "Roads and Routes"... That said, yes - charge the battery. If you have actually completely drained it you may actually have damaged it (batteries shouldn't go below 50% of their charge as a rule) - talk to your dealer to have it tested. Solar panels come in MANY sizes, which equates to various power output from them. If you had a lot of solar, that would certainly charge the battery, but a smaller panel may only maintain a charge once the battery is full. If the propane and CO detector are powered from the battery, as compared to running off their own internal batteries, the fact that you had low voltage could make them act erratically. You don't say if you have any propane appliances in the Aliner, and if they were running. Carbon monoxide is only created if you are "burning" something - furnace, hot water heater, etc. Propane is heavier than air, so the fact you were getting a possible propane alarm even thou you had windows open isn't a surprise - windows are up high, propane settles into low places. Since it sounds like a new unit, take it back to your dealer or at least give them a call. Until you are sure you do not have a propane leak (did you smell anything?) or a CO issue, I'd reccomend you not camp in it until it is checked! ST
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