venting for stovetop
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Topic: venting for stovetop
Posted By: frankie
Subject: venting for stovetop
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 1:42pm
Hi, We just bought a brand new 179 We love it except that there is no venting system for the cooktop. What do people do when cooking things like bacon, etc. Has anyone done any modifications such as adding a vent? Thanks for any input. ------------- FrankieP |
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Posted By: JandL
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 1:48pm
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I leave the bathroom fan running, it does a great job of pulling air out.
------------- JandL 2013 Honda Ridgeline 2012 177 2 Paynes in a Pod |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 1:52pm
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+1 The fantastic fan will do anything you need, you have to experiment with opening certain windows which will help direct the air flow.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:53pm
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+2. Even does well creating a draft through the windows overnight. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 10:54pm
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+3, I generally always have my FF running on low when camping. If I was going to do bacon in the POD, I would crank it up for a while...negative air pressure and air exchange is a good thing. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: frankie
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 11:38pm
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Thanks for the info regarding the bathroom fan. I have a hard time believing that the fan in the bathroom can vent so well considering the cooktop is not exactly in the same "room" as the fan. However, we are taking our Pod out for its maiden voyage next week (Cross Lake MN Federal Campground) so I will definitely give it the old college try. I am also thinking that after awhile, the ceiling will get sooty/grimy from cooking. Any ideas about that? ------------- FrankieP |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 18 May 2016 at 6:07am
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I agree with you Frankie. We really never did all that much cooking oil n any of our campers, so it hasn't been a big concern.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 18 May 2016 at 8:25am
Well remember, essentially, are cooking in one small room. If you stumble in the kitchen you a very likely to hit your head on the bathroom door.
 If splatter is a problem, maybe one of those frying pan screen tops so popular in the 70's will do the trick. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |