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Hi Frank,
I live in Denver and have the 95 EVC withOUT the altitude kit. 90% of my
trips are within Colorado and Wyoming. I find that at elevations much above
7,000 ft the norcold is very iffy. Really the darn thing is pretty iffy no
matter where it is! Be sure you take a cooler along!
Lynn

Hi All-

We're planning a month in our EVC this Oct. in
S.Utah/Colorado/Arizona.

We have a 95 Winnie EVC without the high altitude kit.

1) will we need it?

2) my dealer has never heard of free retrofit kits from Winnebago.
Anyone accomplish this with a 95 ?

Thanks in adavnce,

Frank in Toronto ("Jefferson Campervan")

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Hi Frank:

We had the high-altitude kit installed at OWASCO quite some
time ago, after a trip to Colorado. The Norcold wouldn't
work over about 9,000 feet.

I paid for the parts, Winnebago paid for the labour.

Dan (also in Toronto)


On Mon, 08 May 2000 19:24:36 -0000 Frank Goodrick
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We have a 95 Winnie EVC without the high altitude kit.

1) will we need it?

2) my dealer has never heard of free retrofit kits from Winnebago.
Anyone accomplish this with a 95 ?

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University of Toronto
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Frank,

The high altitude kit is definitely recommended if you'll be camping at high
altitudes. Our first trip out west was before we had the kit installed, and
the Norcold was difficult to light and had a lot of trouble maintaining cold
temperatures at altutudes over 8000 feet. Last year, before our summer
vacation, we had the high altitude kit installed (free retrofit on our '97
EVC) and it made a world of difference. The Norcold worked like a charm at
all elevations.

I think part of the key to getting proper satisfaction with the Norcold is
also related to how you pack the fridge to allow the cold air to circulate
(the coldest air will naturally flow the the bottom of the box, while warmer
air will rise and be recooled by the cooling coils. Some folks have
installed small circulation fans to help the process. We have had good
luck by using Rubbermaid trays to hold our refrigerables. The not only make
finding things easier as well as loading and unloading easier, but also
reserve a small space around the trays to allow the cool air to naturally
circulate and keep everything cool. (I posted a complete description of
those trays last year, as well as other helpful items we use -- you can find
it in the archives if you like. or I'll be glad to Email the list to you if
you want.

Check with Winnebago (or have your VW dealer check with Winnebago) to see if
they'll cover the cost of the high altitude retrofit kit for your '95.
Good luck.

Sheldon
'97 EVC

We have a 95 Winnie EVC without the high altitude kit.

1) will we need it?

I think the answer to that depends on the condition of your Norcold.
Do you have problems lighting it now? If you do, it will just get
worse
at higher altitude.

I live in Utah and do NOT have the high-altitude kit. I regularly
camp in the Uintah and Wasatch mountains at altitudes of 8,000 to
10,400 feet. I find that above 8,000 ft. my Norcold becomes finicky
and can take upwards of 30 minutes to light and stay lit. That's a
long
time to hold down that damn red button.

So, what I do now is this: When I'm heading into the high country I
plan a stop at around 8,000 feet. While the Wife, son and dog are out
stretching their legs, I start up the fridge and let it warm up (or
cool down if you prefer) for 10 or 15 minutes. Then, we all hop in
and
continue on to where we're going; the green light stays on; the food
stays cold; and I spend my time in camp fishing instead of trying to
light the Norcold.

I hope you have a nice time in Utah.

— Regards