High end propane cooktop

[Bob&AnnaMari]

I think you are looking for a Gaggenau Propane Cooktop. Our Beaver came with one as standard equipment. I think ours is the bottom of the Gaggenau line, but they are supposed to be very high quality units.

I found a number of pictures but none that I think fit your description. (They all had their controls on the top.) But, you can Google it and see if you find something you like. All Gaggenau Gas cooktops can be run on propane as well as natural gas (per their website).

[chboone]

Don't know what BTU your looking for. Both Wedgewood, made by Atwood and Atwood have high end cook tops. They claim main burner 9,000 BTU and the other two burners are 6,000 BTU.

High Output Wedgewood Vision Cooktops - Atwood Mobile

[Gary RVRoamer]

We have an Amana that works very well, with a wide range of control. Amana doesn't make this small size any more, but you can still find them here and there.

There is nothing unique about a gas cooktop in an RV - the gas feed and pressure is the same as any LP cooktop. You just need to find the size and shape you like (and that fits). Some top brands with smaller models include Wolfe, Verona, Fagor, and others.

Verona has a two burner model: Verona VECTG212FDS 12" Gas Cooktop with 2 Sealed Burners, Electronic Ignition and Porcelain Grates: Stainless Steel
Windmax has a 23" 4 burner model: http://www.amazon.com/WindMax%C2%AE-...AYO/ref=sr_1_9

[puttin]

Captain Jerry,

I think I found what you're referring to. It was featured in Motorhome mag May 2015. The article was called "One Hot Italian". It is a drop in with some slight mods to the the space because it is a little larger. The oven and cooktop combo isn't cheap ($975.00). It's called the Dometic SMEV CU4310730000US. When I searched I could not find the exact model anywhere. I was also unable to find the digital version of the article because it's not on Motorhome's web site yet...only Jan, Feb, and March. The oven does have front controls. Sorry I cannot be of more help with your search. When I read the article the stove looked great- it had buttons for the igniter and lights. If someone subscribes to the digital version of the magazine then that might help if their subscription allows this type of archive search.

[CaptainJerry]

Thanks Bob&AnnaMari for the Gaggenau suggestion. I went down that path and found the price a little high - $1,889 - although a very high quality unit.

That phone conversation with a Gaggenau dealer led to another brand - Bertazzoni. It seems to be equally high quality - stainless steel 24" unit with 4 burners producing 11,000, 2 @ 6,500 and 3,400 BTUs. Better yet, priced at $679. They also offer a 3 burner 24" unit with the big one at 18,000 BTUs - probably too much in an RV.

When I get back to my rig after the holidays I think I will see if this 4 burner unit will fit without too many modifications. Since it is a drop-in, I will probably have to fab some type of trim for the front to take up the space where the current slide-in has the front controls.

[CaptainJerry]

Original poster again - Thanks puttin. I just saw your reply after I posted about the Bertazzoni.

Thanks for checking your back issues of Motorhome magazine!

I believe SMEV is an Italian brand (like Bertazzoni) and in the course of my research I have found that this smaller size (24") is neglected by U.S. brands but the European and other non-U.S. brands do cater to this size since the kitchens in those countries are much smaller and don't have the space to allocate more than 24" to a cooktop in many cases. So if you want better than what Suburban or Atwood offer, it looks like you have to shop for an import. I would rather buy American, but when they don't satisfy a consumer need (or want) I'll look elsewhere.

[Bob&AnnaMari]

Originally Posted by CaptainJerry

Thanks Bob&AnnaMari for the Gaggenau suggestion. I went down that path and found the price a little high - $1,889 - although a very high quality unit.

That phone conversation with a Gaggenau dealer led to another brand - Bertazzoni. It seems to be equally high quality - stainless steel 24" unit with 4 burners producing 11,000, 2 @ 6,500 and 3,400 BTUs. Better yet, priced at $679. They also offer a 3 burner 24" unit with the big one at 18,000 BTUs - probably too much in an RV.

When I get back to my rig after the holidays I think I will see if this 4 burner unit will fit without too many modifications. Since it is a drop-in, I will probably have to fab some type of trim for the front to take up the space where the current slide-in has the front controls.

I'm very glad I could be of assistance. And, how great was it that you found another lead. (I checked the website again and we have the smaller 200 - 2 burner unit - in our rig.)

One thing that is unique to our unit is that the starter spark will not "fire" until there is propane at the heads. At first we were using matches thinking that the electronic part was not working. I'm not sure how they do it, but when there is propane it sparks. But, with just air, it waits. Or at least that is our experience.

[johnhicks]

Look through West Marine and Defender; you can probably find stainless steel cooktops with sealed burner bowls etc. The limit on btus is proximity to walls and cabinets.

[CountryFit]

just give you a wild thought - did your dw ever think about an induction cook-top? in our experience it's a mile ahead of gas and electric burner in term of cooking. take a look you may like it.

[Ray,IN]

Originally Posted by johnhicks

Look through West Marine and Defender; you can probably find stainless steel cooktops with sealed burner bowls etc. The limit on btus is proximity to walls and cabinets.

I was thinking that while reading the replies; look at Marine cooktops too.

[Fulltimer]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...2+gas+cook+top

Some examples.