How to replace a RV propane detector
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- #ilovervlife #RVPropaneDetector #RVmaintenance There's always seems to be something that needs to be worked on in an RV. Some simple, some make take more effort. Replacing an out of date propane detector is simple and very important to ensure your families safety.
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Hi Jerry this is Lou Thiry. My wife and I are three years into RVing. We’re not full-time. But I am a blind person. My wife drives a truck and I said it up. Also do all the repair. Figure that out. No problem. I love your videos because their help me so much because the explanation is so thorough I do not have to see the video to understand what you are talking about. So thank you so very much. I have followed you guys for quite a while. Love y’all
Thanks so much Lou. So glad to hear you are enjoying our channel. Safe travels.
All 3 of my dogs ( sitting on and next to me) jumped out of their skin when you tested the new unit. Lol. 😂
Oops! I should have given a warning before I pushed the button. Sorry about that puppies.
TY for the safety tip. I'll be adding this to my list to do.
Glad to help.
Nice Job, I really like how the cover plate you made blends in. Very good explanation.
Thanks Tim
Thank you sir! Never thought about it but its now on the to do list.
Glad to help
Than you for the good info. Alway love watching your channel.
Thanks a bunch.
Thanks Jerry, I'm going to check mine know. Thanks again!!
Glad we could share Ken.
Timing is everything. Just bought the same unit yesterday and was getting ready to install it when your video popped up.
Glad I could help
Very good informative video for a simple (but important) job. I use a label maker and put the date next to the detector(s) indicating the date they were replaced or when the battery was last changed.
Have you ever practiced using the emergency exit with the lights off?
Great tip. I haven’t tossed Joan out of the window yet. We have a large exit bedroom window. Wouldn’t hurt to pop it on cold winter night.
My 2014 solitudes just went out also and I had to do the same. I was able though to find the exact replacement but it was just under $100.
Seems like every time something breaks, the replacement is a little different. Good to hear you were on the positive side this time.
Just a heads up. Red top mountain state park in GA. Is doing a lot of changes this year. New 40 foot pull through sites. Cutting timber and welding the roads in the park. It is going to be nice when completed. But is a mess right now.
That’s a nice area. That will be a nice change.
Hi. Jerry
one thing you didn't mention is do I have to unplug from shore power and/or disconnect batteries? I live in motorhome full time and its beeping and due for replacement. Love your videos sir
Neither of those are needed. You can pull the fuse that powers the detector. Thanks for watching.
@@iLoveRVlifeI'm in the same situation and I don't mean to sound stupid but where would I start looking for the fuse?
Darn! Your original is identical to mine. I’m going to follow your lead on this one because I cannot find one that will fit AT ALL.
Thanks. Easy install.
Do you have to pull a fuse or flip a breaker before clipping wires?
It’s a good practice to do so.
Jerry or anyone have a suggestion for a carbon monoxide detector ? Thanks.
I used on of the units from Lowe’s.
Did you turn power off before cutting? How is it powered? The trailer battery?
I didn’t. It’s 12 Volts DC powered by house batteries. No shock issues.
Hi, does this detector ever randomly go off , yet there is not a propane leak?
On rare occasions. They have around a 5 year life and should be replaced before then. The one in our Montana was 3 years old and going off once a week. Replaced in May and haven’t had any more random alerts.
After some research, I'd advise checking the ppm sensitivity > most of these (U.L. listed) allow too much toxic fumes to accumulate before "alerting"...just sayin'!
Thanks
Hehehe Yes you want it straight. My wife would let me know if it was not Straight in a Heartbeat.
I know. This too drive me crazy. I would have seen it every time I came in the door. I tell Joan, these things yell at me :)
Ours is in a location that things could block it. I always tell guests please do not place anything in front of this area.
Fortunately we have a little overhand on the counter top. Hope this keeps our from becoming an extra point through the goal posts.
Why do they make the neutral black? Everything else has a white neutral wire. I couldn’t figure out how to wire this thing. Previous owners stuck both wires together and attached it to a black wire. Ugh.
On a DC circuit, black is usually ground. Neutral is found on AC.