Yes very sad, RIP to the Lady and her family

Easy to forget the danger of something that you are unable to see, hear, or smell

A pity the work had not been signed off by a gas fitter, as a permanent flue, would have been fitted

Sounds like good advice that.....

I have a gas connection in my new (old) van but won't be using it. Have some other alternatives and as WILL NOT be chasing cold climates will be 90% outside anyway hopefully.....

Greg 1 wrote:

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A carbon monoxide alarm is a cheap piece of equipment and easily installed. Should be mandated in all new vans.

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 Agreed. Although I have NO gas supply in my van I do gave a diesel heater which I sometimes leave running all night.
  Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air I have the 4 seasons hatch cracked open, but I installed a carbon monoxide alarm, just because!  
 Only about $25, from memory.
And yes, I do know that carbon monoxide is only slightly lighter than air, and will actually diffuse around the room.

But it wont exit via any door vent, which I do not have anyway. Cheers

-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 7th of July 2023 10:22:33 PM

This could be a time to check whether or not your Carbon Monoxide detector is actually detecting CO as British authorities have recalled after failing up to 80% of safety tests. One article refers to Amazon & Ebay purchased monitors but it would have to be other platforms as well.

www.thesun.co.uk/money/6597000/dozens-of-potentially-deadly-carbon-monoxide-alarms-sold-on-amazon-and-ebay-pulled-after-failing-up-to-80-of-safety-tests/~:text=DOZENS%20of%20carbon%20monoxide%20alarms,the%20tests%20conducted%20by%20Which%3F.

Whenarewethere wrote:

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My neighbour got a Mitsubishi air conditioner installed in his Unit. It is so quiet, & the energy efficiency is so good on these things (I have Daikin).

 

Maybe worth reconsidering AC set-up on one's caravan.

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 One needs power ( electricity) for that, we have a 3 way portable fridge, that we use for camping, we only use it when we are at a powered site as you cannot use them in a camper, and using them out side, if it is windy the flame goes out  plus not safe outside in warm weather, so hence we use a excellent esky now that survives for 13 days on one bag of ice. We paid $70 for it in Feb this year. Don't tell me to buy a 2 way fridge, as I don't have nor do I intend to get the extra battery power for it.

-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Wednesday 16th of August 2023 01:13:47 PM