Trouble igniting Norcold on Propane mode

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  2canoe Member Posts: 74

  September 2015

  We've found it harder to light at altitudes over about 8,000 to 9,000.  We've managed to get it going but had to try several times.

  2canoe, 2015 T@B Q-Max

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  Swingshift Member Posts: 16

  September 2015

  Thanks for the hint 2canoe. I would love to have the altitude be the culprit however the trouble began all through the flat Midwest. 

  Jan and Dick: Roaming Shores OH T@B Maxx S '15 Honda Ridgeline '14 Jack the Four Legged Friend

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  Nomad Member Posts: 7,209

  September 2015

  In one thread - have no clue which - someone found the ignighter was misaligned (wasn't close enough to light the propane). If I recall correctly, the ignighter can be accessed by taking the cooktop off. Once realigned, everything worked fine.

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  Spruce1 Member Posts: 100

  September 2015

  Others have reported that the Norcold is sensitive to being level. Side to side it needs to be +/- 3 degrees, and front to back +/- 6 degrees.  While troubleshooting issues with our Norcold being difficult to light and to keep running on propane, I discovered that the two way level we were using was very inaccurate front to back. Now, we use a different, more accurate level and the Norcold seems to be running better. 

  2014 T@B-S
  2019 Honda Ridgeline, AWD, V6, 5,000 lbs towing capacity
  Minnesota

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  Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,861

  September 2015

  Regarding the Norcold units and higher elevations....
  
  https://youtu.be/h1vCoD_AtGM?t=204
  

  Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ

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  jdargis Member Posts: 305

  September 2015

  Our 2015 T@B came with a Norcold high altitude kit installed,  did not experience any problems last year out west on our 6 week trip.  Nor did we have any problems this year going out to Moab.
  

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  jkjenn Member Posts: 6,391

  September 2015

  Some have found the thermocouple had jiggled loose, as well. First, make sure you have it level and that you have a little battery left before pulling the stove, though.
  

  2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  Swingshift Member Posts: 16

  September 2015

  Just back in cell service after 5 days in Rocky MT NP- where, by the way, at 8,000 ft and after 7 hours of driving, it lit fine

  Jan and Dick: Roaming Shores OH T@B Maxx S '15 Honda Ridgeline '14 Jack the Four Legged Friend

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  Spruce1 Member Posts: 100

  September 2015

  Nice to hear that the fridge is working better for you.

  2014 T@B-S
  2019 Honda Ridgeline, AWD, V6, 5,000 lbs towing capacity
  Minnesota

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  KyBawpaw Member Posts: 183

  September 2015

  Spruce 1 mentioned level use. I agree there. My Norcold wouldn't work well when I first tried it. Actually caused the counter to get hot and made a lot of noise?!! Anyway the T@B was not level at the time. I leveled it and it worked great! 

  "Not all those who wander are lost"- J. R. R. Tolkien 
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