This is what happens at altitude

[Anthony1]

This is what happened to crisps etc when went drove through Andorra in September.

 

[Aubisque]

Also happens to bottles on bikes if you take a swig at the bottom or top of a big climb.

 

[Broch Hunter]

I would be more concerned about a porta potti than a packet of crisps!

 

[WelshGas]

This is what happened to crisps etc when went drove through Andorra in September.

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Don't forget the water and waste tanks. Are they vented. The Waste tank should be.

 

[bvddobb]

I would be more concerned about a porta potti than a packet of crisps!

Always close the lid, before opening the slide, we can tell from experience...

 

[andyinluton]

Always close the lid, before opening the slide, we can tell from experience...

Best to leave the slide open a smidge when up & down the mountains. Same on the Eurotunnel as that has a large change in air pressure.

 

[Ozzy Pete]

Always close the lid, before opening the slide, we can tell from experience...

Exactly the same thing happened to me as we went from France into Andorra, busting for a pee I forgot about the altitude. I’m glad I didn’t want a poo......

 

[Anthony1]

I would be more concerned about a porta potti than a packet of crisps!

I don't have one.

 

[Per-Stefan]

.....this is what happened when I whent to higher altitudes

 

[Ozzy Pete]

.....this is what happened when I whent to higher altitudes
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Frozen porta potti.....

 

[Per-Stefan]

Works like a dream
.....no worrying about the poop tank
Warm and nice!
If it's cloudy then the lack of juice in the batteries will come

 

[Anthony1]

Works like a dream
.....no worrying about the poop tank
Warm and nice!
If it's cloudy then the lack of juice in the batteries will come

I doubt anyone will beat this for altitude, on a road. Salang Pass Afghanistan, 12,723ft. (3,878m). At the time (1977), highest mountain road pass in the world.

 

[mountainman]

We love challenges don't we? Despite the lack of snow in October 2017 This is the Nyu La Pass, Limi Valley, Nepal. 4950m

 

[Anthony1]

That doesn

We love challenges don't we? Despite the lack of snow in October 2017 This is the Nyu La Pass, Limi Valley, Nepal. 4950m View attachment 87367

Ok, I admit defeat.

What vehicle did you drive?

 

[mountainman]

I have to say I was walking. The Chinese drove the odd truck from Tibet to supply some of the Himalayan Nepalese villages. We didn't see any. Judging by some of the wrecks we saw, they didn't fair too well. These roads didn't penetrate very far or connect with 'greater' Nepal. The Chinese will no doubt keep pushing, in the name of trade. So its a bit of a cheat claiming this high pass, no campervan within hundred of miles.

 

[jjpoppy]

I doubt anyone will beat this for altitude, on a road. Salang Pass Afghanistan, 12,723ft. (3,878m). At the time (1977), highest mountain road pass in the world.

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Not quite as high 2260m, French Alps October 2021 - not sure water tank vent (if fitted) worked as there was a most definate pressure difference when cap opened!

 

[Anthony1]

I have to say I was walking. The Chinese drove the odd truck from Tibet to supply some of the Himalayan Nepalese villages. We didn't see any. Judging by some of the wrecks we saw, they didn't fair too well. These roads didn't penetrate very far or connect with 'greater' Nepal. The Chinese will no doubt keep pushing, in the name of trade. So its a bit of a cheat claiming this high pass, no campervan within hundred of miles.

I can 'cheat' too - very high in Nepal somewhere, 1976.

 

[jjpoppy]

So let's see just how high a California has been, with photo evidence if possible please - our track up the mountain path attached

 

[Anthony1]

Not quite as high 2260m, French Alps October 2021 - not sure water tank vent (if fitted) worked as there was a most definate pressure difference when cap opened!View attachment 87373

Lovely spot, 'The Three Graces'?

 

[Anthony1]

So let's see just how high a California has been, with photo evidence if possible please - our track up the mountain path attachedView attachment 87386

Not sure how high, but quite high, a pass, heading up to Nordkapp, Norway

 

[willwander]

We love challenges don't we? Despite the lack of snow in October 2017 This is the Nyu La Pass, Limi Valley, Nepal. 4950m View attachment 87367

Cool photo. Did something similar in a Land Cruiser between Lhasa to Kathmandu around 2001, back when the road was mostly like this, I think the highest point was Thong La pass at 5150 meters. Such a great trip.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

OK no Cali!
Near Fishtail Mountain, Annapurna Range. 2011
That’s my wife in the rear seat. I’m in another microlight flying next to hers.
Russian pilots. Took off from the main runway at Pokhara airport which was weird.
(No there’s not a window with curtains above the Himalayas Reflection on the framed photo)

 

[Wesel]

Another problem due to altitude:
Eberspacher boilers are made to operate up to an altitude of 1500 m. (Some info says 1400 m).
Beyond that there would be an altitude kit to install. But i do not see any information from VW on this subject.
Do any of you have experience of this, or good information to share?

 

[Kmann]

This is what happened to crisps etc when went drove through Andorra in September.

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When I look at my belly, one must wonder if I live in too high altitude?

 

[Gina-B]

Don't forget the water and waste tanks. Are they vented. The Waste tank should be.

How do you vent the tanks? Or is this a dumb question? Do you mean empty them?