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Subject:Re: Dometic problems
From:Michael Snow
Date:Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:40:58 -0400

On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Mike Miller<mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote:
> Vanners,
>
> My dometic has been cleaned, orifice cleaned, chimney blown out, works great
> on the bench.
>
> But at sea level the flame is weak and blows out when driving. Won't run at
> altitude unless I hold the starting gas button in.
>
> Stove works great.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Mike in Marin
>

Have you checked the regulator pressure?  You should be able to adjust
it using a water gauge.  There are some posts in the archives that
cover this.  If the regulator doesn't adjust properly, you may need a
new one.

--
Michael Snow
1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/