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08-02-2019, 10:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
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Fridge use on propane at altitude
Hi All,
We are heading to Utah for September and plan on doing a moderate amount of boondocking/dry camping. I was wondering if people have had any issues running their fridge (we have the Norcold 2118) on propane at higher altitudes. The Norcold Manual suggests running on AC above 5500' as may not cool as efficiently and/or flame may go out occasionally. I haven't seen many comments on it so I am hoping its just the manufacturer covering themselves vs a real concern.
Thanks in advance
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855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
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08-02-2019, 10:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,952
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We have run ours up to 9K feet without issue but did have issues with HW heater on gas at that elevation. Would run the generator for 20 minutes to get hot water.
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2018 3160RL
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08-05-2019, 08:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
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Thanks AZ, sounds like it may all depend on how the flames are adjusted in the heater or fridge.
Anyone else have issues?
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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08-05-2019, 10:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,962
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No issues. I have camped at 8500 ft in Wyoming and both frig and heater worked fine. Although when outside temp is 50-60, you don't need much cooling in the frig!!
Also spent 3 weeks in Co. at over 8000 and no problems.
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08-05-2019, 02:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,567
M.O.C. #2283
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I’ve camped at 9200 feet in Wyoming with out issues.
Lynwood
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08-05-2019, 02:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
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Thanks for additional confirmation. Hopefully all goes well with ours too
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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08-05-2019, 04:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,046
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No problems here, I live in Denver at 5280 feet, and camp regularly at 9,000 plus, with no issues. Butane may give you problems at altitude, but not propane.
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08-05-2019, 05:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Redlands
Posts: 460
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We've used ours at 7000 feet above Bishop in the Sierra's and had no issues either.
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08-08-2019, 10:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
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Thanks everyone
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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08-16-2019, 08:46 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Amarillo
Posts: 64
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We camp 4 months each year at 8300 ft and have never had a problem with ours but a neighbor with an older unit (2014) has a problem of the propane turning off and on but as of today the reason hasn't been found.
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08-18-2019, 01:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,157
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We live at 7500 feet in Colorado and camp over 9000 feet every summer without issue on fridge, furnace or water heater. Enjoy the boondocking. One of the many great things about living out west.
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08-18-2019, 02:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Austin
Posts: 226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjammersc
Hi All,
We are heading to Utah for September and plan on doing a moderate amount of boondocking/dry camping. I was wondering if people have had any issues running their fridge (we have the Norcold 2118) on propane at higher altitudes. The Norcold Manual suggests running on AC above 5500' as may not cool as efficiently and/or flame may go out occasionally. I haven't seen many comments on it so I am hoping its just the manufacturer covering themselves vs a real concern.
Thanks in advance
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Our spot in Colorado is @ 9000ft +. We have Norcold 2100 and have no problems running on LP or AC. Doesn't keep ice cream frozen @ 9000 ft or at sea level... ☹️
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08-18-2019, 05:11 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Brownwood
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #14197
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Scattershot, Can you buy butane any more? I was totally unaware that it was for sale anywhere.
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08-18-2019, 08:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fort Wayne
Posts: 477
M.O.C. #17609
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Thanks again for the feedback. Looking forward to the trip
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2016 Montana 3160RL w/MOR/Ryde IS and Disc Brakes
855W Solar System, TriStar MPPT-60 Controller, Magnum 2800W Inverter, 6 Trojan T-105REs
2015 Chevy Duramax SRW SB Crew Cab
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