Yes, with the regulations of the last several years it has become nearly impossible to light the oven. Take the diffuser plate out so you can actually see the pilot flame. Be sure to hold the gas match such that you also heat the thermocouple bulb while lighting the pilot. That should get you hot easier. Of course once it is lit and holding, be sure to reinstall the diffuser plate. If you have not used an RV oven before, buy yourself a pizza stone or go to a big box store and buy a 12X12 UNGLAZED floor tile. Place it on top of the diffuser plate. Makes your oven nearly as good as home.