Is your campervan a fire death trap?
Fire safety is crucial in a campervan as most usually have only one escape route in the event of a fire. Modern vans and motorhomes are made of highly combustible materials meaning you may have only a few seconds to escape a van which catches alight. Fires may grow rapidly, therefore receiving a warning from a photoelectric smoke detector may mean the difference between life and death. Don't risk it! How many smoke detectors are required and where should do they go? It is recommended that you have at least one working photoelectric smoke alarm inside the van where the bed is, and one also in the annex if you sleep there – the image below provides a handy visual guide. As per the Australian Standard, the smoke alarm(s) should also have an integrated ‘hush’ button which allows it to be temporarily silenced, should the alarm be activated due to cooking smoke etc. where to install smoke alarms in your campervan Am I required by law to install a smoke alarm in my campervan? Each Aust