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esquaredg's avatar
esquaredg
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013

Pikes Peak and my Roadtrek 210

Hello all,

We have a 2008 210 Popular in excellent mechanical shape. We live in the gulf coast area and our rig would not be set for elevation. I am not sure if this is an issue or not.

I would like to know if others have taken their Roadtreks up the road to the top of Pikes Peak? We did this 20 years ago with a rental car and I don't think there would be any issues, but wanted to hear if others have done so and hear their experiences

Thank to all...

Eric
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  • mlts22's avatar
    mlts22
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    If you do change the altitude screw on the Onan... make sure to change it back before firing it up once back down to lower elevations. Too rich a mixture isn't good for it.

    The only generator I know that can handle 15,000 feet with ease would be a 2000 watt Honda with the 7000+ foot elevation jets. Even then, they will be drastically derated.
  • BudJ's avatar
    BudJ
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    loving retirement wrote:
    One thing, I bet your Onan generator will not run at 14,000 plus feet without a major change to the altitude adjusting screw.



    Isn't that a 'So What'? Why would someone need to run their generator?

    Someone could stay overnight and longer.

    The Express Van engine is computerized in terms of altitude, so not a big deal. The weak link is the cooling system. Going up at those grades the radiator will not keep up with the cooling required, so a little slower determined by the temperature gauge on the dash.

    Have fun.

    Bud
  • esquaredg's avatar
    esquaredg
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    Thanks Wayne,

    Pikes Peak - 14,114 ft. elevation - looks ok, but 42% loss in power...

    It is still currently on our list for our 2 week trek to Yellowstone and back.

    Eric
  • wsfurrie's avatar
    wsfurrie
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    You typically lose 3% of your power for every 1000 ft of elevation. Unless you have a turbo of course. All that means is that you can not go quite as fast. I have been over 15000 a number of times, go for it and enjoy the drive.
    Wayne
  • esquaredg's avatar
    esquaredg
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    You are probably correct... plan to go up there, take a few photos, and head back down.
  • loving_retireme's avatar
    loving_retireme
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    One thing, I bet your Onan generator will not run at 14,000 plus feet without a major change to the altitude adjusting screw.

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