Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Campervans

Carbon Monoxide Detectors are a Necessity for all Recreational Vehicles You may not have thought of it, but having a carbon monoxide detector in your camper van or any other recreational vehicle is necessary. In any area where you sleep, especially in the enclosed space of a motor home, camper or caravan it is crucial that you have a detector to ensure that you are not inhaling the potentially poisonous fumes of carbon monoxide. 

Why is it Important to have Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Recreational Vehicles?
We fit carbon Monoxide alarms as standard knowing that some of the many possible causes of carbon monoxide emission in your recreational vehicle. This may include: engine exhaust, portable grills, space heaters, gas stoves and ovens, camp fires, portable generators, generator exhaust or defective engine exhaust system> It does not take a minute to install a detector, but your effort will protect you and your family from potentially fatal carbon monoxide inhalation.

What is the Correct Model for my Vehicle?
Depending on the size of your recreational vehicle, you will require either a 9V or a 12V carbon monoxide detector. These battery powered models will allow you to mount your detector in a convenient location. Most models can actually only be mounted when they have a working battery installed. Typically, the battery in these models will last for one year, and it is imperative that you be aware of when the batteries should be changed. Most models will beep every 30 seconds to alert you of a low battery. Generally, a 9V or 12V carbon monoxide detector will flash every 30 seconds indicating that the alarm is powered and working. When activated, the alarm LED will flash on and off and will be accompanied by short beeps. Remember to test your alarm when you first purchase it so you can get an idea of what the alarm will sound like should it go off.

Carbon monoxide is called the silent killer for its ability to be discreetly released into the air without being noticed by the home occupants until it is too late. Your only defense against this deadly poison is to equip your home or recreational vehicle with carbon monoxide detectors

At Cascade Conversions we fit all our camper van conversions with Carbon Monoxide Detectors as standard practice at no extra cost.