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2P$InAPod
Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Topic: LP gas detector is beeping Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 10:19pm |
The LP gas detector in our 2015 R179 is beeping for no apparent reason. I normally disconnect the battery when the Rpod is in the driveway. Lately when I connect the battery the LP gas detector would start to beep even though the propane valve is tightly shutoff. I reset the detector a few times but did not help, the detector will turn from green to red, then starts to beep. I opened the detector and noticed the circuit board is running quite warm. Is this a common problem with this detector? Don't know what else to do except to replace it... I wonder would Forrest River send me a replacement?
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David and Kris
2015 RPod 179 2002 Honda Odyssey LX |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 6:44am |
We had the same problem with our 179. Went to our dealership explained to the what happened, they tested it, found that it was bad and replaced it at no cost. The tech said sometimes they just go.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 6:54am |
Yes, if you are within your 365 day FR warranty period they will replace it, if its defective.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 8:48am |
What is the charge status of your battery? That detector will alarm on a low battery.
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 3:15pm |
Propane isn't the only substance that will set off the LP alarm. RV antifreeze will set it off, some cleaners will set it off, Febreeze will set it off, as will (if she's positioned close by) my dog's farts. Although the farts are the most annoying (particularly at 2:00am when I'm woken from a dead sleep), RV antifreeze can be the most troublesome to clear. But... you did say "beeping", not "SCREAMING". Beeping indicates that the line voltage is low. Generally, this is a low battery warning, but I suppose it could also be caused by a heavy load on the battery as well; or even a wonky converter (although either of these last two is highly unlikely). And, of course, there's also the possibility that the LP detector is defective.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 9:03pm |
At least now I can tell my DW it's not just me!
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2P$InAPod
Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 07 Jul 2015 at 9:45pm |
Thanks for all the inputs and comments. I connected the Rpod to 110V this morning to recharge the batteries for an upcoming trip. I noticed the LP detector was not beeping after work, I guess I have an intermittent problem. If it happens again, I plan to remove it and replace it with a battery operated CO detector.. $19 from home depot.
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David and Kris
2015 RPod 179 2002 Honda Odyssey LX |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 9:49am |
Your batteries were low. Again, it will alarm when the batteries get low. It's doing it's job.
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 11:02am |
A CO detector is not the same as a LP detector. An CO detector will sound an alarm if there is a build-up of burnt (and semi-burnt) fuel; CO also latches onto red blood cells rendering them incapable of moving oxygen, which makes exposure particularly lethal. An LP detector will sound an alarm if there is a build-up of unburnt propane gas (i.e. a potentially explosive situation). You should already have a factory-installed, battery-operated CO alarm in your trailer, as well as the factory-installed, battery-operated smoke detector. I strongly urge you to keep your LP detector. You may wish to disconnect your battery during storage to prevent it from draining your battery. Alternatively, you may wish to install a battery disconnect switch (which many of us have done) to simplify the process.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 12:21pm |
I strongly agree with Outbound! By disconnecting you could be creating a safety issue for you and your family.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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