Kitchenette Stove lid removal

[patrkbukly]

Simple question;
Is there any harm or reason in removing the kitchen stove metal lid?

I ask because for me personally I just prefer the stove top being there and I don't use the metal lid as a counter top any more than I just use the stove top itself since I only put the pot I'm using right back on the burner once off. So really just personal preference.

I could easily install a thin piece of sheet metal on the wall behind to provide some heat barrier.

What does everyone know or think?

Thanks in advance,
Patrick

 

[Lighthawk]

I pulled our heavy stove lid (with side wind shields) off our 2008 Suburban stove top years ago. I haven't set fire to anything yet!

 

[patrkbukly]

Thank you lighthawk. It seems simple enough and i actually owned an rv that had no lid before i just wanted to be sure there wasn’t something i just didn’ t consider.

I went to the hardware store yesterday and bought 2 pieces of 8” x 15” aluminum and installed them against each wall which i would think is sufficient.

Thank you for your reply.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Thank you lighthawk. It seems simple enough and i actually owned an rv that had no lid before i just wanted to be sure there wasn’t something i just didn’ t consider.
I went to the hardware store yesterday and bought 2 pieces of 8” x 15” aluminum and installed them against each wall which i would think is sufficient.
Thank you for your reply.

Any chance the fabric might rub and abrade on the burners/pot support when the top is down? That’s probably only a problem with the shell furnace and stove option, but it’s something to consider.

 

[patrkbukly]

Any chance the fabric might rub and abrade on the burners/pot support when the top is down? That’s probably only a problem with the shell furnace and stove option, but it’s something to consider.

"Fabric" do you mean the window fabric?

 

[patrkbukly]

Here is with window down vs up. I would guess we keep the window up if that inner burner is on;

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

No, I was thinking of the vinyl pop up and insulation material. My guess is you’re good, but I’d check it with the top down.

 

[patrkbukly]

No, I was thinking of the vinyl pop up and insulation material. My guess is you’re good, but I’d check it with the top down.

Thank you Free Range.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

My only concern would be if the liner came into contact with the stove.
Our stove has a light weight lid and it gives protection to the area behind the stove.
Give it a try and see how it works.
Frank

 

[buckland]

My only worry was the sizzling and splattering of grease... It is insidious ! rather have a three sided surface to clean with spray soap.

 

[Kolockum]

My 2000 eagle did not come with a cover. The previous owner may have removed it but I never had any trouble with the fabric rubbing on the stove. Nor did I have a problem with the window being open. I always Velcro the top of the window flap to the bottom of the opening to prevent them from getting in the way.

 

[patrkbukly]

Thank you Kolockum.

 

[knoxswift]

My only worry was the sizzling and splattering of grease... It is insidious ! rather have a three sided surface to clean with spray soap.

X2 I agree with this

 

[patrkbukly]

I'm OK with that because my meals are pretty simple and I generally avoid anything with grease anyway.

Just making sure it's not a safety issue with the side of the counters melting but it seems like I'm in the clear there.

 

[Durango1]

I took the top off my stove last year in my 2018 Grandby flatbed. Zero problems.