Induction Stove

[MetalGator]

We have been looking to purchase a new RV. We went to a local dealer this past weekend and found a model we really like but it didn't have the colors we wanted. The dealer said we could order one but that it would be a 2018 model. He showed us a forum that had changes from the 2017 to the 2018 model. One of the changes was they no longer include a gas stove and oven and have replaced with a convection microwave and induction stove top. My wife really likes cooking on the gas stove. We have an electric stove at our home which is OK but she really enjoys the temperature control you get when cooking on gas. I did some research on induction stoves and it seems like they have good temperature control and that most people that have them like them. Sometimes when we have our current gas stove running during the summer months it can really increase the temperature in our current trailer. Does anyone have a RV with an induction stove? If so, how do you like it? Any pros and cons? I know that we might have to get different pots and pans since the metal has to be magnetic. Any comments pro or con would be greatly appreciated. This could be a deal breaker for us on this current Motorhome model.

Burch

[MetalGator]

dewey02 wrote:
I see that you have a travel trailer.
If you ever find yourself in the situation of not having an electrical hookup, the gas stove may come in handy. On the other hand, if you always camp in facilities that have electricity or carry a generator with you, then the induction stove may be just the ticket.

We like being prepared for either situation. We have a Gas stove, and carry a portable induction plate along with us. It works well.

We currently have a TT but are looking at Class A motorhomes. The motorhome has a residential fridge as well so we would have to run the generator anyway if we were boon docking. On the TT, we do carry a two burner Coleman gas stove. I like cooking outside so we use the Coleman sometimes to cook breakfast outside in the mornings.

[dewey02]

I see that you have a travel trailer.
If you ever find yourself in the situation of not having an electrical hookup, the gas stove may come in handy. On the other hand, if you always camp in facilities that have electricity or carry a generator with you, then the induction stove may be just the ticket.

We like being prepared for either situation. We have a Gas stove, and carry a portable induction plate along with us. It works well.

[happynow]

I enjoy cooking on our induction cooker, it heats fast and is efficient.
It does not adjust quite as fast as gas heat but it is much faster than any electric stove top I have ever owned.
I found that some of my existing cookware works with the induction cooker. You might want to check your cookware bottom stamps before investing in all new cookware.