Simple replacement, but maybe the most important alarm to have in the RV. Always enjoy your no nonsense videos. I have recently started using Wago wire connectors....pretty handy!
Nice Job Lou, can you believe mine is installed right at kick plate below the kitchen sink. I think I inadvertently ‘kick’ test it a few times a month. Your Gas CO detector seem to be in the perfect spot. 👍🏼🇺🇸
Just waiting for mine to arrive. The current alarm was the original when the rig was built. So way overdue, although it never makes a peep. Yes it does have power and the test button works etc. Thanks for the tips, I did pull the old one out and it is butt connected. I'll switch it to those style caps you used. Thanks for a great video.
Funny story, as I was watching your testing of the Alarm my dog went crazy when she heard the beeping! She hates the sound of them. It took me 5 minutes to settle her down! 😂. I do enjoy your videos. You explain things so well. Keep up the great work. Happy camping!
I guess that's the slimline model? Right? I like that style because it's mostly hidden. I'll need to cut out my thin rv wall to make it fit. My old MTI model 20-441 was not as wide and external mount on a mounting plate. Thank you, happy and safe RVing 😊
Hello, my lp/co monitor was manufactured in 2014, but the trailer I bought is a 2015 and I’ve had it for 2 years now. The battery power I have when not at a hookup site fluctuates due to how solar is being taken in as it’s wired straight into my (one) 12V battery. On multiple occasions the alarm has gone off after I go to bed when it’s dark out. The first time was concerning obviously I thought there was a leak somewhere, but no signs of one anywhere, no smell etc. opening all the windows and doors eventually got it to turn off which seems weird but it’s happened multiple times now which makes sleeping during camping stressful. Would you reckon it’s going off due to its age/something malfunctioning or not enough constant battery power? Thx!
Thank you, looking up info for this simple thing was a pain in the A**, found your video and answered all my questions quickly vs me starting to dig around in my trailers walls and possibly coughing something up. Thanks mate.
Oh crap..I had no idea the two were connected! My CO alarm wouldn’t stop alarming, a friend disconnect by cutting the line out of f frustration not seeing the screws for removal! Now fridge is dead! I need to fix it ASAP, but I’m unable to see from a sudden vision issue.
Hi, they should be replaced every five years. They are supposed to beep but I have seen my share and seen many that are installed for years without ever beeping. Be safe and look at the date on the back. If it is near five years old I would replace it. Thank you for watching.
I reinstalled a similar type of gas detector in my RV but it did not power on. There was no on-board fuse present as there is in your video. How do I troubleshoot if the unit does not power on? (I have already returned it to Amazon).
I do not have a fuse in my wiring . My wires are brown and white. What wires connect to which color? My son wanted to “help” and undid then before I seen what went where
Good job Lou. Glad to see a new video. I am impressed that you reused the crimp connecters that easily. Check out the links on my videos to get some awesome wire strippers and crimpers for the rig. :)
Thanks Ken, I actually bought myself a very nice pair of wire strippers last summer and of course forgot them in my tool bag when I was filming this. Thanks for watching!
Here's MY problem. Everything you say makes sense, I ordered the exact proper replacement with two wires coming out the back....but when I tug on the existing old wires, I can't see any wire nuts, and there is almost no slack to pull on them. Frustrating.
Hi Bob, find the fuse in the power center box and remove it. You can now work on the old Detector. After removing old detector reinsert fuse to determine which wire is positive with multimeter. Remove fuse, make your connections, then reinsert fuse. This is provided you are comfortable with working on 12v. Good luck.
Why do I have to be in a county where finding RV parts is impossible and amazon takes too long. My fridge is dead and it’s 109 degrees! And I have a severe issue that developed with my vision! Grrrrrr!
I hate the one I have. Not the same as yours, but one for an RV. I have had two of them and get false alarms all the damn time. I swear, you breathe the wrong way... Beep! Beep! Beep! I will be throwing it out the window soon and replacing it with something else.
Colors are not always the same so telling you what colors go where may not be accurate. If there is a fuse that will be the hot or power wire. If there is no fuse you should use a multimeter to confirm.
My mistake I actually paid $65 from Amazon for the LP Gas CO Detector. amzn.to/3218QEf
No apology needed. It's up to $72 now.
Simple replacement, but maybe the most important alarm to have in the RV. Always enjoy your no nonsense videos. I have recently started using Wago wire connectors....pretty handy!
Hi Larry, Thanks so much. I agree the Wago connectors are great.
Nice Job Lou, can you believe mine is installed right at kick plate below the kitchen sink. I think I inadvertently ‘kick’ test it a few times a month. Your Gas CO detector seem to be in the perfect spot. 👍🏼🇺🇸
I will be 65 next month and want to thank you making this video. I changed mine out today and it was easy peasy.
Hi Sherri, Glad it helped!
Very good video. Thank you. Simple. To the point. Easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful!
Just waiting for mine to arrive. The current alarm was the original when the rig was built. So way overdue, although it never makes a peep. Yes it does have power and the test button works etc. Thanks for the tips, I did pull the old one out and it is butt connected. I'll switch it to those style caps you used. Thanks for a great video.
Good luck. thanks for watching.
Funny story, as I was watching your testing of the Alarm my dog went crazy when she heard the beeping! She hates the sound of them. It took me 5 minutes to settle her down! 😂. I do enjoy your videos. You explain things so well. Keep up the great work. Happy camping!
HI Nancy, That's funny because my dog did the same thing when I was editing the video. Thanks so much for watching.
Nice Lou. Thanks for the reminder from the other 2801 QS now living in Idaho. Stay safe. Al
HI Al, Great to hear from you. Hope all is well. Thanks for watching.
Does the red and black wire on the sensor go together and I habe a white and orange that. I have do they go together.
Great reminder Lou. I just checked ours just hit 5 years also.. so time to replace. Thanks
Hi Jerry, Yes we forget about these things
Good video glad to see you posting
Hi, Yes I have been busy the last few months. Thanks for your support.
Good Job Lou. I like the nice simple jobs. 😀
Hi Guys, yes that was a real easy one. Took longer to set up the camera lol. Thanks for watching and stay safe.
I guess that's the slimline model? Right? I like that style because it's mostly hidden. I'll need to cut out my thin rv wall to make it fit. My old MTI model 20-441 was not as wide and external mount on a mounting plate. Thank you, happy and safe RVing 😊
Yes it is designed to be recessed in a wall cutout.
EZ PZ, Wow! Kinda expensive for a consumable. Kinda Cheap for a life saver on the other hand. Thx Lou.
I agree a little pricey. A home fire/co detector with wifi access is only 40 dollars.
Hello, my lp/co monitor was manufactured in 2014, but the trailer I bought is a 2015 and I’ve had it for 2 years now. The battery power I have when not at a hookup site fluctuates due to how solar is being taken in as it’s wired straight into my (one) 12V battery. On multiple occasions the alarm has gone off after I go to bed when it’s dark out. The first time was concerning obviously I thought there was a leak somewhere, but no signs of one anywhere, no smell etc. opening all the windows and doors eventually got it to turn off which seems weird but it’s happened multiple times now which makes sleeping during camping stressful. Would you reckon it’s going off due to its age/something malfunctioning or not enough constant battery power? Thx!
The detector is long overdue for replacement if it is from 2014. I would replace it and go from there.
Thank you, looking up info for this simple thing was a pain in the A**, found your video and answered all my questions quickly vs me starting to dig around in my trailers walls and possibly coughing something up.
Thanks mate.
Hi, so glad it helped. Happy camping.
Oh crap..I had no idea the two were connected! My CO alarm wouldn’t stop alarming, a friend disconnect by cutting the line out of f frustration not seeing the screws for removal! Now fridge is dead! I need to fix it ASAP, but I’m unable to see from a sudden vision issue.
Hope this isn’t a dumb question, mine just started going off, so I order one to replace it. Do I have to disconnect the battery before install it?
Working with 12v can always cause a short if wires are crossed. It is best to remove the fuse or disconnect batteries when performing work.
Hi Lou! Thanks for the video. Any idea of the lifespan of these devices? Mine is going on 7 years old and might need to swap out.
Hi, they should be replaced every five years. They are supposed to beep but I have seen my share and seen many that are installed for years without ever beeping. Be safe and look at the date on the back. If it is near five years old I would replace it. Thank you for watching.
Very important video, thanks
Hi Desi, Thanks for watching.
Helpful! Thank you. So, can just remove fuse to work on these wires, not disconnect battery?
That's exactly what I did. Just Removed fuse.
I reinstalled a similar type of gas detector in my RV but it did not power on. There was no on-board fuse present as there is in your video. How do I troubleshoot if the unit does not power on? (I have already returned it to Amazon).
You would need to start by checking the wiring from the RV with a multimeter.
Great video ! Thank you
Hi Lorrie, Glad you liked it!
There are other models of the detector I'm replacing that are much cheaper. Can I use one of those or does it need to be the same?
There are several different brands that you can choose from. I would make sure it has same protection such as propane and carbon monoxide. Good luck.
I do not have a fuse in my wiring . My wires are brown and white. What wires connect to which color? My son wanted to “help” and undid then before I seen what went where
You will need a multimeter to determine positive and negative.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Good job Lou. Glad to see a new video. I am impressed that you reused the crimp connecters that easily. Check out the links on my videos to get some awesome wire strippers and crimpers for the rig. :)
Thanks Ken, I actually bought myself a very nice pair of wire strippers last summer and of course forgot them in my tool bag when I was filming this. Thanks for watching!
👏 Bravo
Hey Lou. I hope everything is ok with you. Haven't seen any activity on TH-cam. We need a new video.
Hi Kenny, all is good I have been moving the past several weeks. Actually working on a review video right now. Nice to see I'm missed.
@@RVHabit You are missed buddy. Moving sucks...better you than me.
Here's MY problem. Everything you say makes sense, I ordered the exact proper replacement with two wires coming out the back....but when I tug on the existing old wires, I can't see any wire nuts, and there is almost no slack to pull on them. Frustrating.
Hi Bob, find the fuse in the power center box and remove it. You can now work on the old Detector. After removing old detector reinsert fuse to determine which wire is positive with multimeter. Remove fuse, make your connections, then reinsert fuse. This is provided you are comfortable with working on 12v. Good luck.
Why do I have to be in a county where finding RV parts is impossible and amazon takes too long. My fridge is dead and it’s 109 degrees! And I have a severe issue that developed with my vision! Grrrrrr!
Thank you
Hi Kevin, Always appreciate your continued support to the channel.
Manual says to wait 10 minutes for unit to warm up before testing.
Man ours keeps going off it’s 5 years old.
Sounds like time for a replacement.
I hate the one I have. Not the same as yours, but one for an RV. I have had two of them and get false alarms all the damn time. I swear, you breathe the wrong way... Beep! Beep! Beep! I will be throwing it out the window soon and replacing it with something else.
I don't know what brand you have but I have not experienced any problems with this brand and model.
You didn't say what colors go where. No help it all.
Colors are not always the same so telling you what colors go where may not be accurate. If there is a fuse that will be the hot or power wire. If there is no fuse you should use a multimeter to confirm.