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Carbon Monoxide Detector

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Topic: Carbon Monoxide Detector

Posted By: hogone
Subject: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2013 at 2:51pm

Must replace carbon monoxide detector. What is the difference between the RV Carbon Monoxide detectors which are expensive and a $15.00 home model?
HogOne

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2013 at 8:56pm

As far as I know the smoke and CO detectors are the same as home models.

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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2013 at 9:12pm

I looked my detector up and it specifically stated for RV's due to the wide temperature variations and road vibrations. The one I have in the pod is $45 dollars from amazon, basic home models around $15. I guess I'm not sure if this is the case or just a marketing ploy. It really isn't the cost, more is this info accurate.

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2013 at 9:15am

Anybody have any other input on this............RV CO detectors vs household ones?

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2013 at 9:26am

Originally posted by techntrek

As far as I know the smoke and CO detectors are the same as home models.

I agree.

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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2013 at 9:34am

I replaced the factory unit with a Kidde KN-COSM-B when it refused to stop beeping. I can only assume it works since it hasn't gone off yet. There's no indication it is or isn't designed for RV use.

http://www.amazon.com/Kidde-KN-COSM-B-Battery-Operated-Combination-Monoxide/dp/B00004WA4C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378646919&sr=8-2&keywords=smoke+detector

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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD