Is It Smart To Have A CO And Smoke Detector In Your Sleeper?

They sell screaming meanie alarms in truck stops that will definitely wake you lol

I also have a cat so I guess he d die of CO before me sorta like a canary in the mines. (Yeah that was mean)

That's why we love you Rainy.

Use the alarm on the QualComm. It could wake the dead. I tried it once for giggles. Turned volume all the way up on the QC and radio. Dang near had a heart attack the next morning.

Use the alarm on the QualComm. It could wake the dead. I tried it once for giggles. Turned volume all the way up on the QC and radio. Dang near had a heart attack the next morning.

Oh yeah...and our APU has an alarm too I never use lol

And interesting note...Big Scott loves me cause I'm.mean. to.my cat. That is one aspect.of the triad of psychopathy and he approves. . Hmmm. Lol

Qualcomm:

Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

You should rename your cat to Canary! Also put bars around the cat tree, lol. Just kidding. Do Vampires even have to worry about carbon monoxide, tee hee hee?

So have you had any more random people yell out to not be imprisoned?

You should rename your cat to Canary! Also put bars around the cat tree, lol. Just kidding. Do Vampires even have to worry about carbon monoxide, tee hee hee?

So have you had any more random people yell out to not be imprisoned?

Nooe, but I'm up to 10 forum members who are locked in my dungeon lol

Its been cool meeting everyone. ;)

Your time is coming soon

Now that I think about this, and being an RV'er for years, all trucks with sleepers should have them, APU or not. It is odd that RV's are required to have them, yet trucks are not. I guess the extra $50 per unit could break the bank.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

Now that I think about this, and being an RV'er for years, all trucks with sleepers should have them, APU or not. It is odd that RV's are required to have them, yet trucks are not. I guess the extra $50 per unit could break the bank.

RV's are required by law - because people live in there.

Not surprised that it's not an FMCSA Reg - but it's not a bad investment at any rate.

Rick

CSA:

Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)

The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle

FMCSA:

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.

What Does The FMCSA Do?

• Commercial Drivers' Licenses
• Data and Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
• Research and Technology
• Safety Assistance
• Support and Information Sharing

Fm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

I use an alarm clock as well as the alarm on my phone. It's an old habit I have because I'm always setting my alarm when I'm tired and setting it wrong.

If you drive with a trainer or co-driver, it's also a good idea because you can set your phone alarm for a few minutes earlier, wake up to that one usually and turn off your louder alarm without waking up your co-driver.

That was so mean ....poor cat lol

They sell screaming meanie alarms in truck stops that will definitely wake you lol

I also have a cat so I guess he d die of CO before me sorta like a canary in the mines. (Yeah that was mean)

I'd suggest the aviation style detector they use on aircraft vs the one you can up at Wal-Mart. The reason being, the aviation style is designed for small compartments and will alert faster than the other style. They run about $130 but you can order them online.

I second that suggestion. Get a low level CO monitor with digital display. Robert, can you give me an example of the 'aviation style' units you mentioned? I hadn't thought of looking for a CO detector at aviation suppliers.

If the device you are looking at has a UL 2034 label on it keep looking, it CAN'T alert soon enough to keep you from getting sick, it's designed to alert before you die. The time and concentration limits in UL's 2034 standard are a total joke, if you're living in the same airspace the detector is in and it alerts, you are already sick from CO poisoning, guaranteed.

Some mainstream suppliers like Kidde are finally recognizing the stupidity of UL 2034 and making usable low level CO detection products, so hopefully some day there will be cheaper alternatives to the industry standard NSI 3000 monitor. You might be able to get the NSI 3000 here, it's intended to be sold by licensed HVAC contractors, so I don't know what's involved in buying one if you're not a NCI member: https://www.nationalcomfortinstitute.com/pro/index.cfm?pid=988

Kidde's low level monitor is $160 at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-KN-COU-B-Ultra-Sensitive-Battery-Monoxide/dp/B00IO64NXC