GailS wrote: I read about some manufacturere are offering induction burners as options. We did not take out the propane burners from our Class B but did purchase a portable induction burner to use in there. We sit it on the stovetop cover and just plug it in. It sure does cut down on the heat buildup from the flames and the cleanup is a breeze since it is a smooth glass top. Haven't used it outside yet but that is an option. Something for you to think about.
DW purchased a Induction Cooktop off Amazon. Works great. Much less heat generated in RV while cooking. They can be pricey if you want a cook top. Hard to find in 110. Most cook top induction burners are 220 volt.
joelc wrote: I have seen the electric counter top stove in many units. I am wondering why. Unless you have a generator or will never boon-dock, I can understand it. If you will ever cook on the road, then you will need the gas. I would never go to electric. Again it is another draw on the shore power, and what if the electricity goes out.
I will stick to propane, and it's nice hot flame.
And what if you run out of propane????
Then you have no heat or hot water either unless you have a electric/propane hot water tank.
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Like the above post I'd start with a portable induction cooktop. No need to take out the propane one and for $50 delivered, what do you have to loose. Ad says it will be slow in comming but it will show up and not sure why it says "used" as it came in the orginal sealed box with no sign of use. Have to use a magnetic pan (some SS are magnetic) but very fast to heat and will work on a standard 15 amp outlet. DW uses it at home a lot as it will boil water faster than our big microwave.
This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose.
joelc wrote: I have seen the electric counter top stove in many units. I am wondering why. Unless you have a generator or will never boon-dock, I can understand it. If you will ever cook on the road, then you will need the gas. I would never go to electric. Again it is another draw on the shore power, and what if the electricity goes out.
joelc wrote: I have seen the electric counter top stove in many units. I am wondering why. Unless you have a generator or will never boon-dock, I can understand it. If you will ever cook on the road, then you will need the gas. I would never go to electric. Again it is another draw on the shore power, and what if the electricity goes out.
I will stick to propane, and it's nice hot flame.
And what if you run out of propane????
Ya just buy some more... As a chief I love gas tops and would not ever use an electric stove. There is a reason most RV builders don't put in electric stove tops. A house electric stove top uses a 35 -45 amp breaker. that doesn't leave much for anything else in a RV unless you like cooking in your shorts and in the dark.... on the other hand, could be fun...
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2007 Ford F-350 diesel/dually & Sunnybrook Titan KSRV 39-1 Toy hauler 5th wheel hauling my custom Harley
I have a two-burner electric stove on my boat, and the boat only has 30amp service, so I think it might be doable. You might want to check out marine suppliers to see if there's something that would drop right in. Of course, any thing that states "marine" on its label will cost twice as much as a non-marine labeled product.
2002 Keystone Cougar 286, 8,400lbs loaded, pulled with a 2004 F150 Supercrew, 5.4, 3.73 gears. Retired and enjoying life
We got a portable induction unit about three years ago. I don't think we have used the gas cooktop since then, boondocking or not. The wife liked it so much we got a full size, 4 element unit for the house. Very fast and easy to clean up.
Dennis
2012 Monaco Knight 36PFT
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
I did it back in the early seventies but I wouldn't ever do it again and I don't recommend it. You will need 240V which means you will probably have to add another breaker panel to the RV. You also won't have much current left for anything else while cooking.
Personally, I prefer gas for a cook top. The heat is instantaneous and can be shut off instaneously. Heat adjustment is much more responsive.
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