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Alarm inside coach

Changed oil and filter on gen. Started gem from outside and alarm started right away. Slight smell of propane but dissipated in just a few mins. Oil level good. Went inside and could not find alarm. Turned off propane and alarm still on. Getting late locked up coach. Next a m. alarm still on hunted for alarm with ear plugs on could not locate. Need some help please.
Bob and Carol Cox
1987 gv 36 ft dp
Cat 3208t
2013 tundra crew cab lift

Re: Alarm inside coach

Reply #1 –
Our 'sniffer' has gone off when I spilled some whiskey and had to be re-set. Ours is  below the kitchen sink on the right bottom extension where the drawers are. They do go bad, my files show it has been replaced twice, and again by me last year.  There is a fuse just behind the unit. Mite check for a propane leak, though; those units are sensitive!
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Re: Alarm inside coach

Reply #2 –
Yup, check propane sensor.  The do have a finite life.  May be able to extend its life a little by using a hair dryer to warm it up/blow it out.

If the sensor it is AND it controls propane flow (solenoid at the propane tank), you will have no propane to stove/refrig when it is going off.
Brett Wolfe
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Re: Alarm inside coach

Reply #3 –
Thank you for replies. It was the propane senor. Switch was on, so turned it off. Does the switch have to be bumped to go off?

Do to go to a propane business to replace sensor?
Bob and Carol Cox
1987 gv 36 ft dp
Cat 3208t
2013 tundra crew cab lift

Re: Alarm inside coach

Reply #4 –
Quote from: bigfoot –
Thank you for replies. It was the propane senor. Switch was on, so turned it off. Does the switch have to be bumped to go off?  Do to go to a propane business to replace sensor?
Most will re-set only. Does yours have the light on and no 'scream' now? If so, you're back in business.  To shut it down, the 20 amp fuse has to be removed. Any good RV tech should be able to handle the replacement of the inside 'sniffer'.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'
 

Re: Alarm inside coach

Reply #5 –
Did the reset and all is good. Light was off because propane was turned off, thought I might of had a leak. Just getting familiar with the coach. So now I know all about this alarm. Thanks to all. Really busy day. Changed engine oil. Gen oil and coolant drained and replaced. Will be on the rd to Sun City West AZ in a few days. Will be stopping at 3 casinos along the way
 Will beat the rain and snow by a bunch and that is good. Use to try and time it just before the snow or rain hit. Too hairy
Bob and Carol Cox
1987 gv 36 ft dp
Cat 3208t
2013 tundra crew cab lift