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Can't locate CO detector

mirving524
Explorer
Explorer
I have a Forest River XLR Hyperlite 2013 and can't locate the CO detector. Maybe it doesn't have one? Anyone know?
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Yeti_plus
Explorer
Explorer
In our trailer the CO and Smoke are separate units, in the truck camper there is a combination CO/smoke detector.
Check your smoke detector to see if it is combination unit.
You may have to take it down to read the label on the back.
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Me_Again
Explorer III
Explorer III
ScottG wrote:
A CO detector can be mounted at any level as it mixes easily with air and that's why they combine them with PP detectors. That's also why the plug in types are so common for residential use.
CO is only ever so slightly lighter than air - not enough to matter.

Example


Propane is heavier than air and a detector is normally mounted low. Ours is on the slide side wall behind the dining table chair, less than a foot above the floor. Chris
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john_bet
Explorer II
Explorer II
ScottG wrote:
A CO detector can be mounted at any level as it mixes easily with air and that's why they combine them with PP detectors. That's also why the plug in types are so common for residential use.
CO is only ever so slightly lighter than air - not enough to matter.

Example
In my '05 Montana and my current 2018 Grand Design it was/is mounted in the bed room high up on the wall.
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ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
A CO detector can be mounted at any level as it mixes easily with air and that's why they combine them with PP detectors. That's also why the plug in types are so common for residential use.
CO is only ever so slightly lighter than air - not enough to matter.

Example

BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
If you have propane devices (stove, furnace) it should have a CO monitor somewhere. My 2007 Montana has CO detector in the bedroom. And smoke detector and propane detector in the living room. CO detector mounted high up on wall. Smoke detector mounted to ceiling. Propane detector located near floor.

And it is not gen preped.

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
It's probably combined with the Propane detector - mine is.
BTW, ALL rv's built after a certain year were equipped with one from the factory.

MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
4x4ord wrote:
You could always run a hose from your tailpipe into the trailer. If there is one there it wouldn't take long to locate it.


:B Yes, this will find it! Often times the propane and CO are combined. I would think most any 2013 model would be so equipped. Maybe a call to manufacturer will get the answer, if you don't have a tailpipe hose.

Jerry

Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Explorer II
It will only have one if it was factory equipped for a genset- IOW, rigs with internal combustion engines are required to have CO detectors, those without don't.
-- Chris Bryant

4x4ord
Explorer III
Explorer III
You could always run a hose from your tailpipe into the trailer. If there is one there it wouldn't take long to locate it.
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