RoadTrek small reefer

Carbon dioxide heavier than air. Carbon monoxide lighter than air. Both only slightly but can kill if they displace oxygen. I 'm sorry I had the two mixed up. Hope this clears it up. I 'm a pretty good musician but not a very good chemist.

"I think that you both mean carbon Monoxide detectors.Bud"

Normally, yes, because if there isnt enough oxygen to burn carbon will go to CO first before burning to CO2. But when talking about dry ice which doesnt have CO, then CO2 detectors are needed.

I think that you both mean carbon Monoxide detectors.

Bud

drsolo wrote:

stan909 wrote:
So strang the motor home CO2 alarms are about eye level.

Good youtube showing CO2 heavier than air: click here

I dont think RV builders are required to know any science, unfortunately.

stan909 wrote:
So strang the motor home CO2 alarms are about eye level.

Good youtube showing CO2 heavier than air: click here

I dont think RV builders are required to know any science, unfortunately.

So strang the motor home CO2 alarms are about eye level.

mlts22 wrote:
Disclaimer: A cooler with dry ice stays outside, and never, for any reason, goes inside your rig. CO2 gas isn't poisonous, but it will kill you just the same if it pushes oxygen out of the air in an enclosed space.

CO2 is heavier than oxygen so it sinks and oxygen is pushed to the top away from sleeping breathers.

mlts22 wrote:
One trick I've found to keep stuff cool (not freezing cold) for long trips, but this requires space on a hitch mounted cargo carrier, is to use dry ice. I've had it easily last for a week in 90 degree weather.

Disclaimer: A cooler with dry ice stays outside, and never, for any reason, goes inside your rig. CO2 gas isn't poisonous, but it will kill you just the same if it pushes oxygen out of the air in an enclosed space.

Or permanent brain damage.

Bud

One trick I've found to keep stuff cool (not freezing cold) for long trips, but this requires space on a hitch mounted cargo carrier, is to use dry ice. I've had it easily last for a week in 90 degree weather.

Disclaimer: A cooler with dry ice stays outside, and never, for any reason, goes inside your rig. CO2 gas isn't poisonous, but it will kill you just the same if it pushes oxygen out of the air in an enclosed space.

Heh.Thats my type of breakfast.I admire your ingenuity with all that dry camping. We managed 2 days on Gabriola Island.I kept talking to the grey and black tanks and requesting they stay emptier.We were ok even with our daughter's twins frequenting the facilities. Food supplies lasted!Igloo cooler was a big help.
Al

Fastpaddler wrote:
SwaninWA
This is good resources management. I cook in large amounts at home and freeze in ziplocs for 2. We also put stuff for consumption in a day or two in the fridge area with the pre-frozen main course in the freezer. We use an Igloo cooler(Koolatron type) for things which are better kept cool but not necessarily frozen. It is plugged into 12v on the road and 110v when camped with shorepower. We dont dry camp very much. I cook breakfast from 'scratch' but most mains are pre-done except for steaks or sausages. My PW Plateau fridge is maybe 3.5 cuft--not big but with small containers on the door racks, there is adequate room, although it's all a tight fit for the first few days!
Al

The fridge can definitely be a bit snug pulling out of the driveway, but that problem solves itself after a day or two. LOL! We dry camp almost exclusively, so a traditional ice chest works best for us. :B We don't hang around much in the morning, so I bring breakfast sandwiches (or burritos), which I make from scratch at home. I love waking up slowly, with a good cup of coffee and a homemade "Egg McMuffin". :)