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    Posted: 27 May 2021 at 7:09pm
Just did a 2-week trip with our new-to-us 195. One thing that was weird is that the CO detector alarm would sometimes go off during travel. We would stop for gas or a lunch break, and the alarm was doing it’s thing. Not always, though. Any idea why? We turn off the gas at the tank before traveling. No windows or vents are open. Nothing is sitting near the detector. The alarm goes off as soon as we push it’s reset button. It has not gone off in other situations (like at camp). Not a big deal, but a bit annoying.
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Originally posted by RPodFan775

One thing that was weird is that the CO detector alarm would sometimes go off during travel. We would stop for gas or a lunch break, and the alarm was doing it’s thing.

How is your battery level in those situations?  Are you getting a charge from your tow vehicle?

The alarm will go off when battery is low.  Ask me how I know!  Confused

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Hi there, thanks for the reply! (Nice to hear from a VC podder, seeing as how we are from just down the hill in S Reno.) I think the battery level is good. We have the rooftop solar feature, which has done a great job keeping the battery topped up. At least I think so, or at least it should.
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Check your battery with a voltmeter to verify.  Should be at least 12.2v or higher when battery is at rest - not charged for at least 6 hours and not plugged in to 120.  If battery is good and as poston wisely suggested that your TV is in fact charging your battery and the problem persists then the CO detector is likely junk.  Replace it, not a big deal, definitely better than having it go off in the middle of the night or any other time you are inside.
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I have seen exhaust fumes at a Truck Stop trigger ours. But most of the time this is just a bad one. Replace it.... 2 wires and done.
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Let me start by admitting that I'm obviously a slow learner!
For the third time now I have sprayed Lysol in the trailer and realize that Lysol aerosol spray sets off the CO detector.  I've confirmed this three times (all about a year apart by the way, so it's my long term memory that's the problem! :-))

So, lesson learned, don't spray Lysol aerosol spray in the RPod!:-)
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Posts: 4514 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Leo B Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 5:38am
We had that happen when we first bought our 179 it just ended up being bad, easy and quick to replace.
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Posts: 1407 		Post Options Post Options   Quote TheBum Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 11:10am
Not just Lysol. Any product that has petroleum distillates in it can trigger a propane alarm. My wife even had it happen with non-aerosol floor cleaner.
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Just curious----whyLysol in the trailer?
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I was going to ask how to check to see if the CO detector is working.  Now I Know, Lysol test.  But...if anyone else has a better way to check please let me know.  Ours is from 2015 and has no lights on or anything.  
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