Propane alarm battery drain

[PopUpSchuss]

Hey everyone. I have a question about my propane leak alarm in the pop up. I currently have it parked In front of my house and had unplugged it for several days, maybe even a week. I just noticed a buzzing noise and realized its coming from my propane leak alarm... its telling me the battery is low. When I plug the pop up into my house for power it stops.

My question is: How do I stop the alarm from draining battery when the pop up is not in use? I don't see any sort of off button on it. I just don't want the new battery to be drained if we go dry camping, just because the propane alarm was on.

[sennister]

It is hardwired. You have to disconnect the battery. Just remove the wire from the (-) post. Or install a cut off switch.

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by PopUpSchuss

Hey everyone. I have a question about my propane leak alarm in the pop up. I currently have it parked In front of my house and had unplugged it for several days, maybe even a week. I just noticed a buzzing noise and realized its coming from my propane leak alarm... its telling me the battery is low. When I plug the pop up into my house for power it stops.

My question is: How do I stop the alarm from draining battery when the pop up is not in use? I don't see any sort of off button on it. I just don't want the new battery to be drained if we go dry camping, just because the propane alarm was on.

What you can do is either disconnect the battery, or what we did was install a SPST switch in the 12v line and mounted it next to the alarm. The only problem with this is you have to remember to flip the switch when camping or you don't have your propane and/or CO alarm functioning. I would suggest the safer thing to do...disconnect the battery..

[Mustang65]

Add a battery disconnect switch. Below are the 2 items you will need and they can be purchased on Amazon (different prices/mfr).

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Here is how easy you can add your own battery cut off switch.

1. Order/get the parts needed on Amazon or Automotive parts store.
(Prices vary on the switch you select, just make sure it is an enclosed case)
2. Pull the 30 amp main fuse on the (+) POSITIVE battery cable.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from the frame bolt (other end is connected to the negative battery terminal)
4. Sand the frame around the bolt hole to insure a good connection
5. Connect the short (BLACK) cable you purchased to the ground bolt and tighten back to the frame.
6. Connect the other end of the short cable to the end closest to the ground bolt in the Disconnect Switch
7. Connect the cable you just removed from the bolt to the new Marine Battery disconnect Switch.
8. Mount the Marine Disconnect switch to the frame
9. Install the 30Amp main fuse
10. Turn on the TT interior lights and hit the switch, if all works as planned continue to item #11, else (put the fuse in)
11. OK, now you can open that beer and admire a "JOB WELL DONE

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Don

My Registry

RVing with SOLAR

[mike837go]

Battery disconnect or leave it plugged in when not it use. A normal 15A extension cord + adapter will be more than adequate.

There could be other parasite drains: My 19RD has the fridge controller, radio and USB charging station 'stealing' power 24/7.

[Isaacs]

A small solar panel on the top of your popup would keep you charged up and ready to roll.