A carbon monoxide detector is an essential piece of safety equipment in your van if you do any of the following things which may create carbon monoxide, a dangerous and odorless gas:
- Cook with propane, butane, or other fuels (not electric-only cooking)
- Idle your vehicle for heat or charging batteries (not recommended in most cases)
- Heat with a diesel heater, propane heater, wood stove or other fuels
- Any other sources of combustion
CAUTION This is potentially dangerous; it is presented for your information only and may be dangerous in your situation. Make precautions and mitigate potential hazards, and proceed at your own risk. See our disclaimer for details.
Kidde carbon monoxide detector battery powered – Perfect for use in your van or car, this CO detector offers safety in your rig. It's powered by 2-AA batteries that last for years. Peak Level Memory records the last time carbon monoxide was detected or when the unit was last tested. Test-Hush button makes it easy to test the carbon monoxide detector or temporarily silence the low battery chirp warning. UL listed with a 10-Year limited manufacturer warranty on the alarm.
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