Why placement matters
LP gas is heavier than air, so leak detectors are mounted low, near the floor, where propane accumulates first. Carbon monoxide mixes more evenly with air but tends to rise slightly with warmth, so CO alarms are typic...
Owner guide
Propane Leak Detection & CO Safety Guide
RV OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE · CONNECTIVITY & SAFETY Propane and carbon monoxide are two separate hazards with two separate detectors — both essential in the small, closed volume of an RV interior, and both worth understanding...
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond.
Field notes
RV OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE · CONNECTIVITY & SAFETY Propane and carbon monoxide are two separate hazards with two separate detectors — both essential in the small, closed volume of an RV interior, and both worth understanding rather than just having installed.
What to do when an alarm sounds
For a propane alarm: extinguish any open flame, shut off the gas at the tank, open windows and doors, and get everyone outside before troubleshooting. For a CO alarm: get everyone into fresh air immediately — CO poiso...
Corridor service
Active MT · WY · ID · WA. Case-by-case beyond — trip fee quoted before we roll.
When to book
DIY ends at sealed systems, gas work, and inverter commissioning. Diagnostic $150 applied toward repair.
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Pricing teaser
Trip fee $75 within 30 miles, then $1.50/mi. Labor ~$150/hr (1-hour minimum, billed in 30-minute increments). Diagnostic $150 applied toward repair if you proceed.
Active corridor: Montana · Wyoming · Idaho · Washington — case-by-case beyond. Credentials (text): Victron Professional Certified Installer · weBoost Authorized Installer · Peplink Certified Associate · Dometic Professional Certified.