Co2/lpg/smoke detectors for caravans?

Submitted: Friday, May 13, 2011 at 13:47

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justin71

Hi guys

What should you get for peace of mind for caravans? Should you get co2 and lpg leak detectors as well as smoke alarms? My parents are going away in hiace and need to know what to tell them to buy.
thanks guys.

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Reply By: Shaker - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 14:27

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 14:27

If you are NSW then smoke detectors are mandatory.

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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 14:38

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 14:38

If a smoke detector is not already installed then get one of those that has a hush button and install it.
The hush button is invaluable when cooking toast.
As said above in NSW they are mandatory in RV's.

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

Cheers Dodg.

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Follow Up By: justin71 - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 15:08

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 15:08

I know about smoke detectors, but what about co2 and or lpg gas detectors?

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Follow Up By: Baz&Pud (Tassie) - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 15:33

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 15:33

Justin,
If you purchase a new caravan nowadays, the only detector you get is a smoke detector, therefore don't think it is really necessary to have a co2/gas one.
By all means install them if YOU think it is necessary.
Cheers
Baz

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Follow Up By: justin71 - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 16:26

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 16:26

thanks for the comment Barry, myself, I have no idea, was hoping someone which much more caravanning experience might chip in. Wonder why they arent compulsory in VIc the smoke alarms? weird

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Follow Up By: Notso - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:13

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:13

The important thing is that any LPG installations should be done in accordance with the various standards and legislation, ventilation etc is critical. Unflued heaters and unventilated cookers etc can kill.

LPG is heavier than air and vents should be low down to allow it to flow out if there is a leak.

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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:35

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:35

Hi Dodger, I agree with the cooking toast bit when it comes to smoke alarms as it is a PIA. I have not heard of one with a hush button. Would you mind telling us a bit more please. Is it just a simple switch that makes the alarm inactive or what & are they available at the usual outlets, hardware stores etc. Many thanks & cheers.

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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:45

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:45

The alarms with the hush buttons are available from some good hardware stores. When the alarm goes off when cooking toast etc you just push and hold the hush button for a second and the alarm is de-activated for 5 minutes.
Mine was fitted by Jayco and I cannot see the make. But I have seen them in a mitre ten store.

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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 18:06

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 18:06

Many thanks for that as you have just solved our breakfast toast dilemma, I will get my butt into gear & start looking for one tomorrow.

Just as an aside, wouldn't it be wonderful if technology was able to quickly advance to the point whereby such a hush button were able to be purchased and sort of micro chipped somehow into ones wife. Wow, how good would that be! LOL

And thanks Justin for raising the question, I did not mean to hijack your thread. Cheers & best wishes

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 22:22

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 22:22

NSW law says the mandatory smoke detector must have a hush button.

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Reply By: Member - Keith C (NSW) - Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:19

Friday, May 13, 2011 at 17:19

Justin,I have a smoke detector and lpg alarm in my van, the lpg unit is beside the frig at floor level. The smoke alarm is battery powered but the lpg alarm is 12v, wired into the frig 12v . It is cheap insurance in case of a gas leak , I have seen 1st hand what an lpg explosion can do to a pop top.
I believe they are a must if the folks are going to be using rough, corrugated roads,There is always the risk of a broken gas line. Regards Keith

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:20

Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:20

A Gas Fuse would also be good protection.

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Reply By: Fred G NSW - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 07:09

Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 07:09

G'day Justin.

I have adopted the habit of always turning the LPG OFF at the bottle, before retiring for the night and before heading off for the day's journey. Cheap insurance, and not hard to do. It is one of the last things on my check list.

Fred.

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