RoadPheasant Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 Have been experiencing recurrent and spontaneous false propane alarms from the Atwood detector in my two-year-old Elite. Often requires a half dozen resets before the alarm ceases to repeat. Valves on propane tanks closed, windows open, fans running...doesn’t matter. Anyone else had this problem? Any ‘fix’ short of replacing the unit?
BackofBeyond Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 Pull fuse, replace. Will drive you nuts.... Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible"
Ray and Susan Huff Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 41 minutes ago, RoadPheasant said: Have been experiencing recurrent and spontaneous false propane alarms from the Atwood detector in my two-year-old Elite. Often requires a half dozen resets before the alarm ceases to repeat. Valves on propane tanks closed, windows open, fans running...doesn’t matter. Anyone else had this problem? Any ‘fix’ short of replacing the unit? Thing's loud, isn't it? We had the same issue in our 2017 Leisure Travel Van. Seems there were some defective alarms distributed to dealers during that time. LTV replaced the alarm under warranty and we had no further false alarms. The only fix I read about when we were having problems was to either pull the fuse or cut the wires, but then you have no warning. I understand there are also portable units you can use. If not still under warranty, these aren't expensive to replace. Call Oliver Service and they can advise you on a replacement based on your hull# Ray and Susan Huff Elite II Twin "Pearl" - Hull#699; delivered December 7, 2020 2013 F350 6.7l diesel Super Duty 4x4 long bed crew cab 1UP-USA Heavy-duty bike rack 2017 Leisure Travel Van Unity Twin Bed (sold)
bhncb Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, RoadPheasant said: Anyone else had this problem? Any ‘fix’ short of replacing the unit? Isn't that's how they're supposed to work? If you decide to replace, order two so you'll have a spare for the next time. Pursuing a warranty replacement will just raise your blood pressure. Pull the fuse and repurpose the hole. 1
John E Davies Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 Do you by any chance travel with a dog? Dog farts can trigger the alarm..... Sorry, that isn’t a really pleasant subject. John Davies Spokane WA 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT.
Overland Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, John E Davies said: Do you by any chance travel with a dog? Dog farts can trigger the alarm..... Only dogs? 1 3
John E Davies Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Overland said: Only dogs? Well, dogs tend to sleep on the floor under the table, in very close proximity to the gas sensor.... John Davies SpoKane WA SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT.
RoadPheasant Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 Thanks to all replies! Very helpful.
RoadPheasant Posted September 29, 2020 Author Posted September 29, 2020 LOL on the ‘dog farts’. I do travel in the fall with bird dogs, but don’t think this is the source of the problem. The alarm drives them nuts, of course.
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