Hello all, I was watching a home remodel show the other day and saw a range top the is Induction only. You turn it to the heat setting you want and when you place an iron pan on it heats up. Take the pan off and the top is cool to the touch. I have searched but can not find anything. Does anyone know if they make that for RVs? :h

Ropdoc wrote:Hello all, I was watching a home remodel show the other day and saw a range top the is convection only. You turn it to the heat setting you want and when you place an iron pan on it heats up. Take the pan off and the top is cool to the touch. I have searched but can not find anything. Does anyone know if they make that for RVs? :hThat's "induction", not "convection". A convection oven uses circulating hot air to cook. An induction =stove= uses electromagnetic radiation to heat a metal pan without making the cook top hot. If you're in a camp ground, you can buy stand-alone induction cookers that run on 110v.Lyle

I use a Max Burton induction cook top and love it. You can find induction cook tops on Amazon. I rarely use my gas stove.

laknox wrote: That's "induction", not "convection". A convection oven uses circulating hot air to cook. An induction =stove= uses electromagnetic radiation to heat a metal pan without making the cook top hot. If you're in a camp ground, you can buy stand-alone induction cookers that run on 110v.LyleThank you. That is why I am having trouble finding info. Thank you

Hi,I use a NuWave induction "cook top". It is a single pot type. I love it. The latest iteration of the unit has 92 cooking levels that jump by 5 F for each. There are six presets for commonly used temperatures (375 for steak, for example).NuWaveThe only draw back is that if you choose to run it via battery/inverter the inverter must be pure sine wave.

We ordered our Suites with the True Induction two burner counter inset cook top and after two years of full time use we find it to be much better than any propane cook top that normally come with an RV. You can see this model on their web site at True InductionYou may need to buy different cook ware since only those with ferrous metals can be used.

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wander_ificould
Explorer
Jan 01, 2015
Winnebago currently uses the true induction cooktop on its all electric models. While steam is still released via the actual cooking process, another nice thing about this is that the health codes require no hood when utilizing this method of cooking since no gas is emitted.

http://www.trueinduction.com/rvinfo.aspx

Someone earlier referenced this model as well.
fredbon
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
I have used a Fagor portable for the last year, love the unit, probably used the LP stove twice. The Fagor unit is not cool to the touch after using, since the glass surface heats-up, however the heat dissipates faster than a conventional stove.

If we were to purchase a new unit, Induction Cooktop would be on the "must have" list.

Fred
pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 19, 2014
Hi,

I tried parchment paper used for baking on my NuWave. It did show dark burn colors, so I stopped doing so.
cwill925
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
Michelle.S wrote:
I think I would be very carefull putting a paper towel or any paper between the cooktop and pan. Granted there is no heat transfer, BUT the pan still heats up to 300 to 350 degrees to cook that bacon. The paper might not burst into flames, but I bet it sure turns a nice shade of Dark Brown. I think I'll pass on trying it.
OBTW we do have a portable cooktop that we use alot and are looking into trading RVs and if we do an Induction Cooktop will be in in.

The ignition temperature of paper is between 424 and 475 degrees. Your bacon will crispy before then. :B It's no different than baking a turkey in the oven using a brown paper bag. My mother used to do that and it never ignited. An appliance sales guy told me about the paper trick on an induction cooktop. As with any professional sales gimmick, I too was skeptical. I first tried it (out doors) by boiling water, then by frying some burgers. Worked OK, no fire. But please do be careful.
Michelle_S
Explorer III
Dec 19, 2014
I think I would be very carefull putting a paper towel or any paper between the cooktop and pan. Granted there is no heat transfer, BUT the pan still heats up to 300 to 350 degrees to cook that bacon. The paper might not burst into flames, but I bet it sure turns a nice shade of Dark Brown. I think I'll pass on trying it.
OBTW we do have a portable cooktop that we use alot and are looking into trading RVs and if we do an Induction Cooktop will be in in.
army_guy1
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
nice job, really looks good.
ronfisherman
Moderator
Dec 19, 2014
I installed a induction cook top over a year ago. DW loves it. While I was at it counter top was also replaced.
Here are a couple of pictures of my True Induction burner install.
Before

After
cwill925
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
We bought a Fagor portable cooktop from Kohl's a few months ago. Used it a few times with cast iron cookware. Really nice. Heats quickly and maintains a very constant temperature. If you're frying something like bacon that splatters, you can place paper over the cooktop, between the cook surface and the pan. Since there is no heat transfer between the cooktop and pan, the paper does not burn. When you're finished, toss the paper out and the cooktop and countertop are clean. We will probably add a full induction cooktop to our pans when we build a new house. The Fagor portable unit will be used in the RV.
kakampers
Explorer
Dec 18, 2014
The new Landmarks come with induction cook top as standard...
pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 17, 2014
Hi Ron,

The NuWave has no problems simmering. I can't speak about other brands.

lanerd wrote:
Also, I've heard that some of these induction units have a hard time "simmering".

Is any of this correct?

Ron