CO2 Alarm
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Topic: CO2 Alarm
Posted By: tweb
Subject: CO2 Alarm
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2020 at 9:47pm
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I have a 2016 RPod. First year with it and still trying to figure things out. Dealer basically gave me a 10 minute rundown... I'm hooked up to house power, after about an hour with nothing else on, just finished de-winterizing, my CO2 alarm is going off? I had to flick off the breaker then eventually just unplugged it. The battery is not hooked up. This happened last year on my first solo trip but at that point it was the battery not fully charged. Can anyone help? Thank you :)
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2020 at 8:04am
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That alarm will go off for a low battery for sure. It is also very sensitive to odors, like if you put your sneakers right next to it. I had one go off because I sprayed insect spray. Not sure why yours is buzzing ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: tweb
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2020 at 5:50pm
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Hi, thanks but no stinky sneakers here. It's been sitting over the winter so hasn't been used. The battery is not hooked up as it's on house power.
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Posted By: TimK182G
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 10:36am
It's actually a CO (Carbon Monoxide) alarm, not CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). Sorry, pet peeve, I am in industrial gases 
------------- 2018 R-Pod 182G 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 |
Posted By: tweb
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 10:14pm
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Thanks TimK182G, Yes, you are correct, the CO alarm. Any suggestions other than my error :) |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 5:52pm
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Does it have it's own 9 volt battery? ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 6:04pm
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So I hear you TimK182G. One of my pet peeves (I have many) is starting a sentence with So. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 6:56pm
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The CO detectors/alarms (at least in my 179) is hard wired into the 12v system and I have had a couple false alarms and have found a reset button on the face of the CO detector. Good to ventilate the Pod. ------------- Jay 179/2019 |
Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 6:59pm
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Also forgot to mention in the previous posting that my detector is a CO/LP Gas detector. Still good to ventilate the Pod. ------------- Jay 179/2019 |
Posted By: tweb
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 7:08pm
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Hi Mcarter, No, it's hardwired in. It will be silent for about an hour then start the annoying beeping. All fuses are good. It's on house power, so not sure of issue. Just wanted to know if anyone else had this issue. If it continues, it will be removed.
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Posted By: tweb
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 7:10pm
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Yes, will vent the Pod. Good tip No gas or battery hook up yet, just on house power.
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Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 7:26pm
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Might want to pull the 12v fuse and check the voltage across the contacts in the fuse panel with a multimeter. Possibility of low voltage, just a thought and that fuse in my 2019 179 is fuse #3 which is labled LP, WH, MP, Pump (which stands for LP; LP/CO tester, WH; water heater control circuit, MP; monitor panel (tank levels) and Pump; powers the water pump) Hope this helps ------------- Jay 179/2019 |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2020 at 1:29am
I was going to suggest replacing it. They all have an expiration date, and I suppose it's possible some of them don't live as long as expected. Anyway, they are totally unnecessary unless you have a CO problem, in which case they can save your life. I do not recommend removing it without replacing it. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2020 at 6:48am
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+1 to TT, they do go bad and have expiration dates. I haven't looked at mine in awhile. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2020 at 8:21am
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+2 to TT. Replace it if it doesn't work. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2020 at 9:48am
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+3 Looks like most of these detectors have a useful life of about 5 years, which could be about right for a 2016 depending on how long the detector sat on the shelf. There's probably is a date code on it as well. Just in case it might help you can try cleaning any dust or crud out of it first. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: tweb
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2020 at 7:34pm
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Thank you for all the helpful suggestions. Will start with the fuse, then go from there. Possibly due for a new one, as I didn't realize they need to be replaced. Learn something new everyday! Stay safe and healthy down there is the USA
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2020 at 8:23pm
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Mine was out of warranty, 60 bucks at Camping World. Ordered replacement , no issues but sensor is important. Replace it. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: tweb
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2020 at 9:52pm
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Thanks mcarter, Being in Canada I'm paying double, but yes, it's going to be replaced. |