LP gas detector issue

[Goostoff]

For some reason there is something triggering this stupid thing while I am traveling down the road. It wouldnt really be an issue but the dog rides in the 5er while on the road. My tanks have been turned off since it started warming up so I just dont get it.

Wondering if there is a chance that exhaust fumes from the truck may have something in them setting it off. I decided on the way home to just pull the fuse.

[Goostoff]

Nothing wrong with a well behaved dog riding in the trailer. He loves it, and just lays at the top of the steps and watches out the back window. He dont care where he rides as long as he gets to go for a ride, besides he's just too damned big to sit in the bucket seats in the truck.

[BFL13]

I never knew about the 7 yr limit, so learned something again on this forum. 🙂 Ours is 10 yrs old no problem, but now I know.

As a dog owner I am horrified the dog rides in the trailer. (getting sea-sick isn't even close) Just not on! But you also see people with their dogs in the truck bed going down the road too. Sort of a redneck thing I guess. 😞 (Yes, I should mind my own business! )

[Goostoff]

Well the trailer is a 2005 so I guess 7 years are up. Time for a new one.

[Clay_L]

Both my smoke detector and LP detector had 5 year replace by stickers on them. Both died in the sixth year.
The LP detector would alert for no reason and the smoke detector started chirping every 30 seconds which according to the little manual that came with it indicated a replacement was needed.

[katysdad]

They have a date on the back. Replace after 7 years or manufacturer recommendations. That includes smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and LP detectors.

[RJsfishin]

The propane detector, the type that shuts of the tank if activated is the only detector that has never given me any trouble in 3 RVs, and it it the only detector in my RV that is still connected.
My point being,......a detector only gives me grief one time !

[Bill_T]

Safe T Alert says to replace at five years.

[drsteve]

^^^^^^
What he said...

[IAMICHABOD]

I have read here that a gaseous dog will set them off.....:)

Maybe check it's food before traveling.

[Goostoff]

Didnt know they ever wore out. I thought they lasted forever like a smoke detector

[katysdad]

Low battery voltage will set them off. I'm willing to bet it is the original detector. If so it should be replaced, it has passed it's 7 year rated lifespan.