Electric Stove
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Topic: Electric Stove
Posted By: DRP
Subject: Electric Stove
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2017 at 9:39pm
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I have an RPOD 179. My wife does not like using GAS. Do you know if there is an electric stove alternative?
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 8:03am
They do make them. However replacing the gas cook top will probably mean the stove is only useable on shore power. We have a two burner electric that we put on a cover for the stove (home made) and use when on shore power. It is also moveable so we can put it outside to cook on. Several folks make induction hot plates, Camping World sells them. Point is many alternatives other than removing the gas stove.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 12:21pm
I know of no electric alternative. Many owner use a stand alone induction plate. Remember, you only have 30A to play with..
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 1:02pm
DRP, I lucked out as my wife hates using electric. Takes a long time to heat up and to adjust verses gas where you have instant heat and easily adjustable to the heat range you desire. Was looking online and must agree with furpod, no electric alternative unless you use the stand alone induction plate.
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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 2:47pm
I have a two burner, electric hot plate that works inside and outside, non-induction, works fine with 30A, it's a 110 hot plate. Lightweight and stainless. Electric alternative to the propane stove. I have never used my propane stove, other than to prove it works. I covered it and use the counter space.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2017 at 6:42pm
Understood Mike, I was looking online for a total replacement whereas you take out the suburban gas burner and install an electric burner in its place. I couldn't find that animal. I am surprised at the number of those who prefer electric over gas, We camp a lot where electricity (like national parks) is not available so in addition to the comments I made above, gas seems the likely choice.
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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 6:59am
Jato,
Check this one out at Amazon, $385, - True Induction TI-2B Counter Inset Double Burner Induction Cooktop, 120V, Black. The reason I didn't remove my gas stove, was for exactly what you said. No electricity, no stove.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 8:07am
http://www.amazon.com/True-Induction-TI-2B-Counter-Cooktop/dp/B0087OWY5A - Link
(Just making it easier to get to Mike's link)
179 is probably the only floor plan with enough counter to comfortably install a 24" cooktop..
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 8:09am
Originally posted by mcarter
I have a two burner, electric hot plate that works inside and outside, non-induction, works fine with 30A, it's a 110 hot plate. Lightweight and stainless. Electric alternative to the propane stove. I have never used my propane stove, other than to prove it works. I covered it and use the counter space. |
It's not that #)a is an issue for the cooktop.. but add in the a/c, the water heater, etc.. you could trip a breaker pulling extra amps to cook.. proper power management will be needed.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 4:11pm
+1 - absolute consideration. I have no issues with 2 burner portable, but you do have to be careful, plus adding a built in cooktop requires wiring.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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