10 Top Tips to Use Propane Camping Equipment Safely in RVs

You feel like a walking icicle. Even with yourshould exit and stay outdoors, until the refueling is
camping gear on, your cheeks are flush, yourcomplete.
toes are numb, and your breath seems to freeze4 Read the signs of monoxide poisoning. Several
like a science experiment--as soon as it hits themedical signs of monoxide poisoning exist, such as
winter air. Wondering how much longer you cannausea, drowsiness, confusion, dizziness,
survive the brutal weather, you light yourheadaches, etc. When such signs appear, order
Coleman lantern, to guide you along the trail. Justeveryone to exit the RV, and seek immediate
when you feel as though you will be stranded inmedical treatment.
the wilderness forever...you spot the entrance to5 Inspector Gadget. A certified technician should
the campground. After using one of your Badgeinspect your propane camping gear a minimum of
Holders to flash you ID to the guard, you headonce every two years. This will ensure that your
towards your RV, wishing that you had aequipment is safe and in working order.
Coleman propane heater inside.6. Never sacrifice safety for savings. If you
Propane is a colorless gas that is located in bothpurchase a used RV, verify that a certified
natural gas and petroleum. It has become atechnician has inspected all of the propane
popular fuel for various types of camping gear,camping gear .
including camping lanterns, camping stoves, and7. Cooking up trouble. You should never cook
camping heaters. But while petroleum productswhile your RV is in motion. Also, never use the
are instrumental in the modern world, they haveoven or stove burners for the purpose of space
actually been used for over 5,000 years. Ancientheating.
people in Mesopotamia first used petroleum8. Be alarmed. As the saying goes, an ounce of
compounds for products such as adhesives andprevention is worth a pound of cure. If you have
caulking.propane gear in your RV, a carbon monoxide
While propane is as practical as Clear Vinyl Badgealarm and propane gas alarm are outstanding
Holders, it should be handled properly like otherinvestments.
fuels. Here are some guidelines that will keep9. Rotten equipment. If you pick up a scent like
propane a safe, effective fuel for your campingrotten eggs in your RV, turn off the supply valve
gear:and have everyone exit the vehicle immediately.
1. Cylinder safety. Never use or move propane10. "Portable" may mean "outdoors." Some
containers that have become damaged, areportable equipment, such as camping stoves,
leaking, have corrosion, or have been in contactshould always be used outdoors. Unlike Proximity
with fire. Also, never use or store liquid fuels orBadge Holders, they were not designed to be
propane cylinders in your RV's living or passengerused indoors, in locations such as RVs.
sections.While propane equipment can make your RV
2. The ins and outs of air. When using a propanecamping trip more enjoyable, it should always be
stove, open a window or vent. This will take outused safety, to protect you and your fellow
particles of combustion and moisture that couldcampers. When used properly, such equipment
have carbon monoxide in them.can provide hours upon hours of light, cooking,
3 Reminders for refueling. When you stop the RVand warmth. Camping in an RV can be loads of
for refueling, verify that all ignition sources havefun, and propane equipment, when used correctly,
been turned off or put out. That includes enginescan safely add to that enjoyment. Propane can
and pilot lights. In addition, everyone in the RVmake your RV camping trip a gas!