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1227fred
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Jun 15, 2016

dumb question about RV ovens

This is probably one of the dumber questions asked here. We started camping with a pop-up camper in 1970. Since then we have graduated to travel trailers and 5th wheels. In every rig, the oven was always the most hated appliance because it was so difficult to light the pilot light. Now that our traveling days are over due to health reasons, our 5th wheel sits year round on a seasonal lot in a campground. Last time out, we needed to use the oven which required getting down on the floor to light the pilot, which is difficult. One of us has had double knee replacement and the other has Parkinson's. Now the question. Is there any reason we can't light the oven pilot light when we arrive at the RV and not turn it off until we leave? Propane usage is no longer an issue as we are connected to a 100 lb. tank. In the past, when we were done cooking, we always turned the oven completely off, including the pilot light. Any thoughts?
...fred

14 Replies

  • Please read this post about a mod to add a battery powered spark ignitor to the oven pilot light. This is the best solution if you can do it or have it done.
  • Thanks for the input. We have a checklist of things we do when we arrive and more importantly when we leave. I will add the oven pilot light to the leave list.
    ...fred
  • When we had the propane oven we always lit the pilot after setting up and left the pilot on while we were there. Just remember to shut it off when leaving to go back home.
  • I see no problem leaving it on while you are there, but you should turn it off when you leave for home. Will you remember to do so? Maybe put a note some where to remind you.

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