List of items to disconnect to stop parasitic drain...

[SMan]

39 years next month and still think I hit the lottery.

[Dano]

I feel the same way Steve!

[Blue~Go]

I found the same when I checked my detectors (back when the originals were still installed). I had read where some people reported large parasitic drains from the detectors, but mine measured very very small draw.

The only one that really concerned me (which I changed thanks to Bob Will's having gone before me and documented it) was the house stereo drawing from the start battery. I did NOT want that - I consider the start battery to be sacred when I'm camping. I don't want anything drawing from it, especially not "secretly."

[chin_k]

I re-read my post, and forget to say that I put an ammeter between the fuse terminals. There is no current going thru the CO and LP detector when the switch is at Storage.

I need a new LP detector. They are like $50, and only last 5 years. That is pretty pricey insurance at $10/yr. Oh well.

As for the radio, I would just remove the neg. terminal on the chassis battery, but it is a pain when I need to start the engine, and have to get a socket to tighten the terminal. I probably will get a blade switch, but may opt for something better, maybe a high current solenoid that people use in their electric car back in the 90's.

[Dano]

I'm actually thinking about doing a new LP detector based on Blues' suggestion Chin, do you have a model you would recommend?...dano

[Blue~Go]

This is the one I'm planning on. Not that it's cheaper but I'm not looking for cheapest in this case. I am happy to use propane but want quality. These are typically used on boats. This one doesn't come with the solenoid (I doubt you have a solenoid on your year Chinook, right?). You can double check with Sure Marine that it can be used as an alarm only, but I believe it can (helped a friend install one in a solenoid-less RV).

A nice feature is that you can put the sniffer wherever you want (near the floor), and the gauge face is independent of that location.

If I remember correctly, there is no expiration date on the product. Replacement sniffers are available though (you don't want to get water or cleaning product fumes on the sniffer, but if you did).

http://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley ... BNV-R.html

[chin_k]

I like Blue's suggestion, that the sensor can be remotely mounted, except that it is pretty pricey! If it last a long time, maybe it is alright, but for marine application, they only last 3 to 4 years, shorter than most LP detector. The replacement sensor is also more expensive than regular RV LP detector, which is expected since it comes with 20 ft of cord.

I am just going to get one of the RV LP detector. I have not been really looking, but I just want a brown one to match the cabinet/dirty carpet