Onan propane generator operation at high altitude
Don't use it very often as propane supply here is quite problematic, but just wondered what the altitude limits were on an Onan Microlight 2500LP
We are at Cusco, Peru at 11,200 feet (and we have camped quite a bit higher at times). Unit cranks easily and fast but no sign of ignition - and all other appliances work normally on the propane. Doesn't mean there isn't something about the propane quality, but given the problems some vehicles have starting at this altitude, I assume the problem might be more to do with altitude and fuel air mixture.
Last time I used it was at a much lower altitude and it ran the aircon all night with no problems. Well, not entirely without problems as finding supplies of propane in Brazil where bottle designs are entirely different required some innovative solutions.
Anyone have any insights please.
We are at Cusco, Peru at 11,200 feet (and we have camped quite a bit higher at times). Unit cranks easily and fast but no sign of ignition - and all other appliances work normally on the propane. Doesn't mean there isn't something about the propane quality, but given the problems some vehicles have starting at this altitude, I assume the problem might be more to do with altitude and fuel air mixture.
Last time I used it was at a much lower altitude and it ran the aircon all night with no problems. Well, not entirely without problems as finding supplies of propane in Brazil where bottle designs are entirely different required some innovative solutions.
Anyone have any insights please.
