2014 Trailmanor Travel Trailer Electrical system Problems

“I discovered a safety concern when performing a safety check on my rv. When the rv pop-up is in travel position, the trailer?s 12 volt dc battery is being charged when connected to the tow vehicles battery/charging system. The rv manufacture?s slide-out design in the closed travel position does not allow the oxygen and hydrogen gases (highly explosive) from being vented to the exterior (rvia battery code).”

“Dometic rm2354b rv lp gas refrigerator [nfpa 5.4.6.5 (3) incorporates a safety control system that prevents burner operation under any operating conditions that allow products of combustion to discharge into the interior of the recreational vehicle.] there is no safety control system in place when the rv is in the stowed position to deactivate the 12 volt lp gas function of the refrigerator. I recently almost had a potential fire caused by my rv refrigerator on june 13, 2014 when I disconnected the campsite 110 volt AC power from my pop-up trailer while packing/closing the pop-up for towing. …”

“Danger: explosive hydrogen gas, which escapes during battery charging, could cause death or serious injury. Charge battery in a well-ventilated area. Keep open flames, electrical sparks and smoking materials away from battery at all times. Lp gas furnace installed in the same compartment as auxiliary battery ansi/rvia 12v 2-3 auxiliary battery installations batteries shall not be installed in a compartment containing spark or flame producing equipment nfpa 1192 5.4.5 installation of fuel-burning appliances. …”