Water Heaters at High elevations

KD702

Member
I am looking for any suggestions on what water heater people are having luck with at higher elevations. I have the Ecotemp L5that I use in the midwest, but I will be spending more time at higher elevations this fall. I was speaking with someone that had the same unit as I and he said his refused to stay lit above 7000 ft. I spoke with Ecotemp and offered no solution for this problem other than "take the cover off so it can get more air". They said stepping down the orifice was not an option, and did not know if an adjustable regulator would work.

If anyone has had success with this issue I would love to hear it. If anyone has a product they have been using that works well at 5000-7000 feet let me know. I was hoping to not have to spend 2 weeks without a shower and taking a cold stream bath.

KD
 

SBSYNCRO

Well-known member
Not sure if it helps you, but I have an Atwood/Dometic 6 gal tank unit in my trailer that works perfectly well at 10,000'+ No issues lighting or staying lit
 

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