Dometic refrigerator at higher altitudes
We purchased a new Keystone TT last year at the RV show here in Denver to replace our 10 yr old Forest River that never had an issue in its life. Now Denver is at 5280 feet and we camp in Colorado at ...
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hshea wrote:
Why are dealers in Denver selling a TT with a fridge that only works at sea level?
Dealers don't choose the fridge installed in any trailer, the manufacturer does. Further to that the manufacturer can only install what is available to them so if you want to question anyone it should be to the fridge manufacturer. :R
You haven't mentioned just which model fridge you have but Dometic does address the issue of operation at altitude in this Dometic Owner's Manual ...
"OPERATING REFRIGERATOR AT HIGH ALTITUDE
All gas appliances experience lowered efficiency (or rating) at high altitude. This is a direct result of lower atmospheric pressure and oxygen levels, and is not a defect of the refrigerator.
Reduced cooling performance and burner outage may occur at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level (while operating on LP gas). Always operate refrigerator on electric power at altitudes higher than 5500 feet."
