borkosk
California
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I have been having on going problems with my propane system on my 2007 Jayco. The water heater flames out (pilot and everything goes out), my heater would not turn on during a trip, sometimes I can't get all of the burners to light on my stove.
It's been back to the dealer twice to try and fix these problems, but during my July trip I still had the issues.
However, my last trip everything worked fine - I was at the beach.
Then it occurred to me that each time I have a problem I seem to be at high altitude (5000 or more feet).
Anyone else have a similar experience?
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mike4947
N. Syracuse, NY
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It's time to have someone throw a manometer on the regulator. Sounds like your not getting the right pressure. We rarely see problems with stoves at altitudes of under 8000 feet unless there's another problem.
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trop-a-cal
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Usually it's the lack of Oxygen at high levels. That requires the air openings to be wide open. They are a metal sleeve around the tube leading from the orfice where the gas comes out. The gas mixes with air to allow it to burn. If not enough air (oxygen) it won't burn the blue white it should. The adjustment needs to be returned to less open at sea level. There is more Oxygen just after dawn at sea level, that's what gives you the energy when at the ocean. Just as when you go up in the mountains and get a bit light headed for the lack of it.
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jdgreen42
Silsbee, TX 77656
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I live on the Texas gulf coast and have never experienced any troubles like that with mine. IMHO, I don't think adjusting oxygen for altitude is that critical unless you might be using some very sensitive equipment.I think Mike ( above ) Is on the right track.
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BB_TX
McKinney, Texas
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We have made several trips to southern Colorado at about 8200 ft. No problems at all with water heater, furnace, stove burners, or oven (including pilot light).
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PopBeavers
San Jose, CA
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Try reading the specs for your fridge. Mine says the max altitude for propane is, I think, 5,000 feet.
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red31
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Marshall low pressure test kit!
Make your own RV U Tube Manometer!
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PattieAM
Maryland
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Yeppers - read those manuals.....mine clearly states that altitudes above 4,500 ft. the water heater requires deration (page 4 of users manual).
I did not see anything for my Hydro-flame furnace regarding altitude, or my Dometic refrigerator manual.
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homesbehindme
Wyoming, USA
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I live at 7200' and usually camp at a lake that is at 10200' and I've never had any problems. Guess maybe mine came set up for this altitude though.
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4runnerguy
Glenwood Springs, CO
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Just got back from a week long camping trip at 11,000'. The fridge, stove, oven, HWH and furnace all worked fine. The only issue we had was with those long butane lighters. They wouldn't ignite by themselves, but the regular small lighter would.
The BIGGEST problem we had was we had to pack up and come home!
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