gas checks

[dubplate]

Good Morning guys,

after aquiring my van last week and this weekend looking like its going to have reasonble if not very nice weather i want to get out and enjoy my new found adventure wagon, so im thinking of trying to get a spot at wellington country park or even down to the new forest, however i am a little nervous of using my gas cooker and gas heater without checking them or having someone check on there function / safety first, what should i personally look at to help me see if anything is dangerous or is it only safe to use when a professional has given them the green light, if so then i shall just take extra clothes blankets and a disposable bar b q... id love to use the heater but obviously would like to wake up in the morning conscious and without a banging headache, thanks for your help thus far

Andy

[Ian Hulley]

Buy a carbon monoxide alarm preferably one with a level indicator on it like this ... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KIDDE-900-0230-CA ... 5adff06191 as well as a smoke alarm. DO NOT use a CO indicator disc .... these tell the emergency services what killed you.

Your local caravan dealership should be able to point you in the direction of a gas safety check.

Ian.

[kevtherev]

As above
Take it to a caravan service centre if you have concerns, for an appliance/habitation check

Or just fit a CO alarm..

I doubt the propex would give any problems as the burner unit is sealed for life.

[dubplate]

thanksfor the tips, i have purchased an alarm for my travels so thats a good start, i think as i want to go away this weekend ill do the blanket and extra clothes bit, cook on a bar b que, and ice packs in the fridge from home to keep things as fresh (beer cold) as possible without having to rely on the gas this weekend then yeah a habitation check from someone local next week... now i just have to find a campsite with vacancies... have a great weekend people

Andy

[kevtherev]

If you have the alarm then why not use the hob?
the fridge I can understand as it's on at night

[dubplate]

well a bar b q on safety grounds gives me an excuse to play with fire and eat more meat than usually served in a weeks normal dinner consumption.... caveman ethics

[Ian Hulley]

well a bar b q on safety grounds gives me an excuse to play with fire and eat more meat than usually served in a weeks normal dinner consumption.... caveman ethics

I get the feeling you're going to fit in JUST fine here