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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Picked at random here's a Norcold Fridge Owner's Manual that says essentially the same thing as Dometic ...
"Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation
When you operate the refrigerator on propane gas at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level:
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the
refrigerator.
- You may experience burner outages.
To avoid these possible problems, Norcold recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level."
Since Dometic and Norcold are the two major players in recreational vehicle gas absorption fridges it would seem there's no magic to this. :W
"Effects of High Altitude on Propane Gas Operation
When you operate the refrigerator on propane gas at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level:
- You may experience reduced cooling performance of the
refrigerator.
- You may experience burner outages.
To avoid these possible problems, Norcold recommends that you operate the refrigerator on AC when at altitudes higher than 5500 feet above sea level."
Since Dometic and Norcold are the two major players in recreational vehicle gas absorption fridges it would seem there's no magic to this. :W
