On most older coaches, the original is not available. Brett made a 'frame' to take the "Safe-T-Alert' unit. All I can add, is to install a male/female disconnect, rather than the wiring 'rat's nest' I had to deal with. (others were after you, Brett) MTI Industries, Inc. (http://www.Safe-T-Alert.com)
Actually, that "frame" was made by Foretravel even before we bought the coach in 1998 to house the replacement they fit. The crack is new-- likely one of the newer replacements. The frame allowed the detector to fit flush with the frame.
That makes me feel better, Brett. Hard to believe you did not 'pre-drill' the frame. The other deal , is, since the coach was living in 'the south, dry country', perhaps, no one ever pulled the unit out and gave the frame a good wax, as I just did ! ^.^d
Mike so let's see it after your wax job.
JohnH
Umm, that IS after the wax job. You can see that the lower area will not take wax anymore; I hit & scrubbed it many times with ZEP, it's too far gone from years of ' someone not paying attention'.
Don't know about wax, but it sure needs some OIL.
Lots of recommendations here on the ForeForum. But, most are just fine as long as the scent is acceptable.
After I oil the lower wood & re-wax, is there a problem with simply plugging-in the propane sniffer, or do I have to figure where the 12-volt breaker is? :facepalm:
As long as you don't touch positive to ground wire no problem just replacing it "hot".
12 volts. You may or may not find it. 😊
Sate T Alert says to test weekly. They also say to replace the unit every five years. There is a 'end of life' alarm that can be re-set for up to thirty days. Mine went bad with only two years of service, but I'm not throwing it away or sending it back, YET! I'm now putting male & female disconnects (insulated 'spade lugs') on both the old (ha!) and new because I have a feeling I've screwed-up by not putting the vacuum to it often enough (weekly). One learns these things. ^.^d
On some detectors, you can "repair" them by using a hair dryer to heat them up to "burn off" some of the dirt/dust.
Check for instructions for YOUR brand and model of propane detector.
I've heard the suggestion before, not a bad idea if one has spaced-out normal service. I see nothing about it in my (almost impossible to read) manual. I would think the Lawyers might nix that! :) Wait a minute! We don't own a hair dryer! :facepalm: