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Cook top for 2016 171

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Topic: Cook top for 2016 171

Posted By: IdahoBoy
Subject: Cook top for 2016 171
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2025 at 5:07pm

Good day! I am looking to replace the two burner cook top in my 2016 171 and wonder if anyone has any suggestions for a good quality one that will drop in or otherwise install without too much trouble. Thanks for any input!

Idaho Boy

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2025 at 12:11am

Look on Amazon. You may find a duplicate of the one that is in there now.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: IdahoBoy
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2025 at 10:31am

I was kind of hoping for an upgrade, at least a piezo igniter. My old one still works, but it's old now and has seen a lot of use and bouncing around!

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2025 at 11:38pm

What about this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Flame-King-YSNHT600-Burner-Cooktop/dp/B01D42QH2U/ - https://www.amazon.com/Flame-King-YSNHT600-Burner-Cooktop/dp/B01D42QH2U/

It looks like it would fit and has piezoelectric ignition.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:34am

We added a piezo igniter to the one that was in our RP179.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: Tomtreas
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2025 at 8:47pm

Care to share how you did that? Where the parts came from? etc?

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Tom B in MO USA
2016 RP178 "Special"
2002 Dodge Durango 5.9L Magnum

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2025 at 8:57pm

You can find them in any place that sells barbecue grill parts such as Home Depot, Lowes, or possibly even Walmart. The tricky part is making a bracket to hold the electrode end of the wire. It needs to be close to the burner, but not touching. The Piezoelectric button can be installed in a convenient spot, such as the cabinet face below the stove.

Edit: You will want to purchase one that has two wires and electrodes, one for each burner.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2025 at 10:54am

Exactly what I did. I got one from HD or maybe Amazon; I don't remember. It was relatively inexpensive. I put the push button on the cabinet in front of the cooktop, and the electrodes up close to each burner. It took me maybe about an hour to do the whole operation.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost