Dometic Stove
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We do not have this stove but have a two burner SMEV (now Dometic) glass top in our camper for 8 years now. We really like it. We've seen this new model with the continuous grate and it looks like a nice improvement. Julie even asked if it would fit where our current stove is. Not until ours break.
One thing to look at is availability and price of replacement parts. Over the years I've replaced heat hardened grommets for the grates (this stove is different), an igniter, igniter post, thermocouple, and grates. The proper igniter post was only available from the UK or Australia. It took weeks for us to get it from the UK. I kept in contact with PantherRV and they now carry the part. Although a very quality stove, live with anything long enough and you'll be needing parts.
One thing to look at is availability and price of replacement parts. Over the years I've replaced heat hardened grommets for the grates (this stove is different), an igniter, igniter post, thermocouple, and grates. The proper igniter post was only available from the UK or Australia. It took weeks for us to get it from the UK. I kept in contact with PantherRV and they now carry the part. Although a very quality stove, live with anything long enough and you'll be needing parts.
I know that ATC is now using a flush mount stove as their standard, but I’m not certain which one. It might be worth a call.
“The stove is a 2 burner, flush mount with a protective glass top lid. The lid folds down when not in use, protecting the stove and giving you a usable, flat surface.”
I’m not a Dometic fan, but the Dometic stove and oven in our Northern Lite is by far the best RV stove I’ve ever used. It always lights on the first spin of the knob, has nice even heat on all burners, and the folding glass top hinges smoothly without hanging up.
“The stove is a 2 burner, flush mount with a protective glass top lid. The lid folds down when not in use, protecting the stove and giving you a usable, flat surface.”
I’m not a Dometic fan, but the Dometic stove and oven in our Northern Lite is by far the best RV stove I’ve ever used. It always lights on the first spin of the knob, has nice even heat on all burners, and the folding glass top hinges smoothly without hanging up.
Julie and I became aware of this new stove because it is showing up in high end RV's we've looked at.
This thread popped up in my research on this model of stove.
I have now ordered one of these for my "other" camper to replace a Suburban model that has an explosive temperament. Ask me how I know about that "explosive" thing...
I have now ordered one of these for my "other" camper to replace a Suburban model that has an explosive temperament. Ask me how I know about that "explosive" thing...
Do you still have yer eyebrows?MarkBC said:
How do you know about that "explosive" thing?MarkBC said:
In my trailer last spring: A leak from a fitting on a burner caused build-up of propane in the cabinet below. The burner flame connected to the blob of propane in the cabinet, blowing the cabinet door off its hinges, burning my arm, singeing my beard and eyebrows and leg hair.ski3pin said:
The Suburban had been the standard stove in my brand of trailer...but a number of folks had similar experiences to mine. The Dometic is now the standard stove.
Wow, we're sure glad you survived without any other damage!MarkBC said:
Thanks, Monte. I gotta say I was kinda shocked when it happened. Not shocked just from the 'trauma' itself... but because something that I would usually discount as a low-probability event that only silly people worry about actually happened -- TO ME! This meant that maybe I DON'T live a charmed life!ski3pin said:
EEEEEK! That’s not good, apologies for my eyebrows wisecrack! I don’t blame you for switching to a Dometic!MarkBC said:
That's ok, Steve. I thought maybe I had told you the story already, so you knew about my singed eyebrows.Wandering Sagebrush said:
Folks on the trailer forum pointed out what seems to be a design flaw in the connection between the burner valve and the burner, a flaw which makes leaking more likely. It only leaks when the valve is on, since it's downstream of the valve, but that's also the time when there is active flame nearby.
I recently purchased and installed the Dometic 50216 cooktop. I read elsewhere that there has been problems with high elevation ignition. Or inability to use it at any elevation higher than 4500’.
Mine works great at 4600’. But when I took it up to 7000’ or so it would not ignite. It seemed to have a propane issue. My furnace was lit and operating just fine but no flow to the stove.
I am hoping there is a solution. I’d love insight and help if any is available.
I tried solving the flow issue by disconnecting the propane source and after reconnecting, opening the propane valve very slowly.
I disconnected the propane bottle and hose after turning off the main valve. Allowed it the remain disconnected for 20 seconds, reattached and opened the valve painfully slow. The furnace fired up again, but no propane at the cooktop.
So- short of measuring the WC or water column - does anyone have any ideas?
Mine works great at 4600’. But when I took it up to 7000’ or so it would not ignite. It seemed to have a propane issue. My furnace was lit and operating just fine but no flow to the stove.
I am hoping there is a solution. I’d love insight and help if any is available.
I tried solving the flow issue by disconnecting the propane source and after reconnecting, opening the propane valve very slowly.
I disconnected the propane bottle and hose after turning off the main valve. Allowed it the remain disconnected for 20 seconds, reattached and opened the valve painfully slow. The furnace fired up again, but no propane at the cooktop.
So- short of measuring the WC or water column - does anyone have any ideas?
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Hmm, I have the 50210 model, but won't have it installed for another month or so. will be easy to test since I live at 6200' and can get to 9000' with a short drive. MarkBC: that is scary. and why I will have the propane alarm in the same space as the stove. Yikes.
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Did anybody else install the 50210 model? I'm looking at purchasing but the higher elevation issue has me hesitating.Taku said:
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