Navigating the world of RV appliances can be quite daunting, especially when it comes to finding the best RV stoves that fit right into your camper kitchen.
After rigorously testing over 27 different models, I’ve gained significant insight into which products not only perform exceptionally well but also offer great versatility whether you’re parked or on the move.
From gas stoves to electric cooktops, and even those designed for the great outdoors, I’ve seen a wide variety that caters to every RV owner’s needs.
Among these, the Suburban 3222A RV Gas Range With Conventional Burners stood out for its superior performance and reliability, making it the best overall choice for an RV stove.
It combines efficiency with a sleek design, ensuring your RV kitchen doesn’t just function well but looks great too.
Based on my experience, the top RV stoves are:
- Suburban 3222A RV Gas Range With Conventional Burners: Best overall; combines efficiency with a sleek design.
- Atwood 56472 Stainless Steel 3 Burner RV Cooktop: High-quality stainless steel finish, perfect for those who value durability and style.
- Flame King YSNHT600 2 Burner Built-In RV Cooktop Stove: Ideal for smaller RV kitchens, offering a compact and efficient solution.
- Techwood 1800W Infrared Ceramic Electric Stove: Best for electric cooking, offering quick and even heating without the need for propane.
- CUSIMAX Silver Countertop Portable Electric Burner: Offers portability and convenience, perfect for outdoor meals or as an extra cooking surface.
- Empava 5 Italy Sabaf Burners RV Propane Stove Cooktop: Great for those who love cooking with propane, offering multiple burners for versatility.
- Coleman Dual Fuel 2 Burner Gas Camp Stove: Best outdoor companion, providing reliable cooking performance in any setting.
1. Suburban 3222A Gas Range With Conventional Burners
Our choice for the best overall RV stove and oven combo is the Suburban 3222A Gas Range with Conventional Burners because it’s a comprehensive solution if you need to replace or upgrade your oven and stove cooktop.
This gas range includes a highly efficient 22-inch oven that heats up to 500 degrees to take care of all your baking needs.
That oven also includes large broiler areas that are great to use when you need to crisp up the top layer of your favorite garlic bread recipe.
The oven rack slides out and can be inserted in multiple positions depending on your preference.
The entire gas range features porcelain stainless steel construction and an electronic ignition system.
I personally like the three-burner RV cooktop on this range and the fact that they laid those burners out with the largest one in front and two smaller burners towards the back.
The front burner offers higher output with a 9,000 BTU per hour rating.
The smaller burners in the back are each rated for 6,500 BTUs per hour and give you the additional cooking capacity to cook all of your favorite dishes.
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2. Atwood 56472 Stainless Steel 3 Burner RV Cooktop
If you just need to replace or upgrade the propane RV cooktop on your range and you prefer a three-burner design, you should check out the Atwood 56472 DV 30S Stainless Steel Drop-in 3-Burner Cooktop.
This stainless steel silver RV cooktop can replace the existing drop-in cooktop above your RV’s oven and it’s best for replacing old cooktops with dimensions measuring 20.5” x 16.75” x 4.5” (width x depth x height).
I like the three-burner layout on this cooktop because it has a single large burner that takes up the right-hand side of the cooktop and is rated for up to 7,200 BTUs per hour.
The other smaller burners are vertically stacked on the left side and each boasts a rating of 5,200 BTUs per hour.
To be clear, this is a propane cooktop and each of the burners has its own control knob that allows you to make infinite temperature adjustments.
It also comes with wind guard covers that protect your cooktop when you’re not using it.
And these covers also give you extra counter space when you don’t need access to the cooktop burners.
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3. Flame King YSNHT600 2 Burner Built-In RV Cooktop Stove
If you’re looking for a great model to replace or upgrade the two-burner propane cooktop on top of your RV’s stove, we’d recommend the Flame King YSNTH600 2-Burner Built-in RV Cooktop because it’s super lightweight and highly affordable.
In fact, this is also one of the most budget-friendly rv propane stove oven on our list and it has a total weight of just 14 pounds.
The camper cooktop has dimensions measuring 18.5” x 13” x 4.5” (width x depth x height) and fits cooktop cutouts that are 16.125 inches wide and 11.3125 inches deep.
The two burners on this cooktop are different sizes. The larger burner on the left has a maximum rating of 7,200 BTUs per hour and the smaller burner on the left is rated for up to 5,200 BTUs per hour.
You’ll easily be able to hook this cooktop up to your RV’s self-contained propane system for an affordable, reliable fuel supply.
It also comes with its own cover to protect the burners while you’re driving and provide extra countertop space while you’re not actively cooking.
This cover also has side shields that help to reduce splatter and minimize the amount of oil or food residue you end up having to clean off your kitchen counter after you’re finished cooking.
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4. Techwood 1800W Infrared Ceramic Electric RV Stove
If you live in your RV full-time and always have access to a reliable source of 120-volt AC power, the Techwood Electric Hot Plate Stove Double Burner Infrared Ceramic Cooktop is our choice for the best electric cooktop for RV use.
One thing I really like about this cooktop is that the two burners are the exact same size.
They are both almost 8.5 inches in diameter so that you can heat two skillets or large pots at the same time.
Overall, the dimensions of this cooktop are quite compact. It measures 23.1” x 9.3” x 3.1” (width x depth x height) and weighs just 12.5 pounds.
Because it needs to be plugged into a 120-volt AC connection, this cooktop is also portable for use inside or outside your RV, provided you have the appropriate outlet accessible in both places.
When both burners are turned on to their maximum capacity, this cooktop will require a maximum of 1800 watts.
For comparison’s sake, many of the largest RV air conditioners draw about 1,500 running watts once they’ve started up.
So depending on the power supply you’re plugged into, you may or may not be able to run this cooktop and your AC unit simultaneously.
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5. CUSIMAX Silver Countertop Portable Electric Burner
If you’re not quite sold on our choice for the best electric cooktop, our runner up selection is the CUSIMAX C180N Double Hot Plate.
This design features two burners and requires up to 1800 watts when both burners are turned onto full power.
The larger burner on the right measures 7.4 inches in diameter and the smaller burner on the right is 6.1 inches in diameter.
This entire RV electric cooktop stove measures 19.8” x 13.1” x 2.6” (width x depth x height) and weighs a minimal 10.33 pounds.
What I personally like about this cooktop stove is that the dimensions are much larger than the size of the burners themselves.
This makes you aware of a larger size cooktop and reduces the likelihood of knocking pans off or accidentally running into pan handles while you’re moving around your RV kitchen.
It also features non-slip rubber feet on the bottom so that it doesn’t move around on a variety of cooking surfaces.
And speaking of cooking on different surfaces, you’ll be able to set up this cooktop stove anywhere that allows you to plug it into a 120-volt AC power outlet.
It should also be mentioned that the cast-iron burners on this cooktop stove take minutes to heat up, but require a bit more time to cool down.
The burners on this cooktop should be given approximately 15 minutes to cool down once you’re finished cooking.
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6. Empava 5 Italy Sabaf Burners RV Propane Stove Cooktop
If you have the space for it and you plan to host gatherings that require cooking larger meals, you should check out the Empava EMPV-30GC5B70C Italy Sabaf Burners Gas Stove Cooktop, which is our choice for the best 5-burner cooktop for RV use.
The total of five burners on this stove provide ample cooking capacity and each runs off a 110-volt AC electric power connection.
The width of this particular model is 30 inches, but this stove cooktop is also available in 24-inch or 36-inch widths.
Focusing on this particular model, it’s overall dimensions actually measure 29.92” x 20.08” x 4.13” (width x depth x height) and it weighs 35 pounds.
Despite having electric functionality, this stove cooktop can also be converted to run off of propane or natural gas, and it includes the required nozzles to make either of these conversions.
The five different burners on this cooktop stove feature different BTU ratings depending on their size.
The largest dual-ring burner has a 12,000 BTU rating and the next step down is a 10,000 BTU-rated burner.
This stove cooktop also includes two 6,500 BTU burners and one more 4,000 BTU burner.
The heavy-duty cast-iron grates around the burners keep the stainless steel surface of the stove from being damaged or scratched by your pots and pans.
And those grates can be removed so that it’s easier to clean the stove’s laser-cut, stainless steel surface.
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7. Coleman Dual Fuel 2 burner Gas Camp Stove
If you’re truck or car camping, or you simply need a smaller stove that you can use outdoors, then we recommend the Coleman 2 Burner Dual Fuel Gas Camping Stove because it can be powered by either clean-burning Coleman Fuel or unleaded gasoline.
The two burners on this camp stove are different sizes, but they give you a maximum gas flow of 14,000 BTUs.
The smaller burner has a rating of 6,500 BTUs while the larger burner is rated for up to 7,500 BTUs per hour.
The larger burner gives you the ability to boil a quart of water in under four minutes and a single tank of fuel will provide up to two hours of run time for this stove.
It also packs down to compact dimensions so that you can easily store it underneath your RV when you’re not using it.
The dimensions of this Coleman stove are 17.75” x 11.5” x 4.875” (width x depth x height) and it weighs just over 12 pounds.
And while the portability of this camping stove is one of its best features, we don’t recommend trying to use it inside your RV, travel trailer, or 5th wheel.
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How To Choose The Best RV Oven Or RV Stove Oven
Okay, now it’s time to look deeper into the features and specifications that will ultimately help you choose the right RV stove and oven for your rig.
How you personally decide to prioritize these factors will help you pull the trigger on the absolute best stove and oven combination for your needs.
Types Of RV Stove and Oven Types
You probably noticed that there are several different designs within the stove and oven reviews we’ve included above.
So let’s start this buying guide by providing a bit more definition of each of these designs:
Full Ranges
A full range includes both a cooktop with multiple burners and an oven unit underneath it.
This is the best option if you need to replace or upgrade your entire kitchen cooking setup because it’s an all-in-one solution and you won’t have to worry about cooktop-oven compatibility.
Drop-In/Built-In Camper Cooktops
These cooktops run on propane gas and they’re designed to be installed on top of an existing RV oven.
However, in some RV kitchens, the cooktop is separate from the oven, so this type will work in those situations as well.
The number of burners on these cooktops can vary greatly, with the most common number being two or three burners. But more expensive models do offer a higher number of burners.
Electric RV Cooktops
These cooktops typically run on 120-volt AC power. These cooktops usually have some sort of anti-slip feet underneath them so that they stay in place on a number of different cooking surfaces.
They also require that you check into their maximum wattage rating so that you don’t overload your RV’s electrical system.
Portable Camping Stoves
Portable camping stoves tend to be the most compact and lightweight stoves among these types.
They are intended only for outdoor use and are really better for camping out of a car, truck, or smaller RV that doesn’t have a spacious indoor kitchen.
Power Source
There are basically only two power sources used to make RV stoves and ovens do their job.
Those two power sources are propane and electricity. So let’s take some time to identify some of the pros and cons of these two power sources.
Electric RV Stoves and Ovens
The largest benefit of electric stoves and ovens is that you’ll enjoy more precise temperature control on both the stove cooktop and the oven.
This is a really nice benefit if you’re cooking gourmet meals in your RV, but there are a few reasons why most rigs don’t rely on electricity to power their stoves and ovens.
Running your stove and oven off your RV’s batteries will drain them incredibly quickly.
This can ultimately compromise the efficiency and effectiveness of some of your RV’s other electric-powered appliances.
So while an electric stove and oven might work just fine if you’re always plugged into a power station at an RV park or campground, relying on electricity for your stove and oven isn’t recommended if you’re doing any off-grid RV camping.
RV Propane Stoves and Ovens
Propane tends to be a more reliable power source for RV stoves and ovens because it’s more readily available and easy to replace. This is why the vast majority of RV stoves and ovens rely on propane fuel.
That being said, you will need to monitor your propane supply closely and plan well for extended trips off-the-grid if you’re relying on a propane stove and oven.
Additionally, it can be difficult to control the temperature on your cooktop when it uses propane fuel.
And this is also true for the temperature in your oven, which makes baking a little more difficult with a propane oven.
The only other downside of propane stoves and ovens is that they can heat up smaller RVs very quickly.
So you’ll need to be careful to properly ventilate your rig when cooking on a propane stove.
And this is also a great idea to protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangerous effects of propane fumes.
Ease of Cleaning
Nobody really wants to spend a bunch of extra time and energy cleaning their RV stove and oven. But this is necessary the more you use your setup and the more time you spend in your rig.
So you’ll need to find a model that’s as easy to clean as possible if you want to reduce the hassle.
Stoves with a stainless steel finish are very easy to wipe clean using a cloth and some sort of multi-purpose cleaner.
Because stainless steel is a harder metal, you also won’t have to worry about damaging the stove by using a more abrasive tool to remove harder residue that becomes caked on.
While other metals aren’t necessarily super difficult to clean, they tend to retain more food residue and you may need a stronger cleaning agent to remove that residue.
And if the metal in your stove and oven is softer than stainless steel, it’s more likely to get scratched if you’re trying to clean it with a more abrasive cleaning tool.
Durability
The construction quality of a stove and oven should also be taken into account during your selection process.
And the durability of an RV stove and oven more often than not comes down to factors like burner longevity, knob quality, and the lifespan of the oven’s pilot light.
It’s not often that the entire structure of your stove and oven becomes compromised. But burners can sometimes stop lighting after just a few months.
I’ve also had an RV stove where the ignitor knob stopping creating a spark after a few weeks.
And an oven with a faulty pilot light can cause bigger safety issues than just the hassle of having to manually light it each time you want to turn your oven on.
From our research, the best place to find better information about the durability of certain RV stove and oven models is to consult user reviews on various retail websites.
This includes popular RV retailers like Camping World, Good Sam, Amazon, and Wal-Mart.
When you consult these reviews, make sure to read through a large sample size so that you can identify overall trends.
This will help you get a better idea of how a given stove or oven holds up as a whole, rather than getting sidetracked by one particularly nasty review from a user who actually didn’t install their stove and oven correctly in the first place.
Safety Concerns
Because propane, gas, and/or electricity is involved in removing and replacing an RV stove and oven, safety should always be a major priority.
But choosing the safest possible stove and oven for your rig also requires considering the type of RVing you like to do.
While you should obviously never replace a propane stove with an electric one (or vice versa), opting for an electric stove when you prefer to do most of your RV camping in remote locations can pose a significant safety hazard on a different front.
Running your battery down trying to cook when you’re boondocking can quickly turn your otherwise rosey RV camping experience into a nightmare.
And, likewise, if you don’t plan ahead and bring enough propane for your next adventure, your stove and oven are going to be useless without the proper fuel on hand.
So we simply ask that you consider your RV’s current kitchen layout and plan ahead when upgrading or replacing your RV stove and oven.
Portability
The ability to move your stove and oven around is something you may also consider, but the degree to which this is a priority for you depends on your personal RV lifestyle.
If you’re most comfortable cooking inside your kitchen and you already have a portable RV grill for barbecuing outside, then you probably don’t need a portable RV stove and oven.
But for some RVers, the ability to cook outside or change your cooking setup might be more desirable.
If you like to cook outside or you’re not quite sure how your kitchen is going to be laid out after your RV renovation project is complete, you might be better off choosing a more portable RV stove and oven.
Price
Your budget for a new RV stove and/or oven should depend on what exactly it is you need to replace.
If you need a new full gas range with a stove cooktop and an oven unit, you’re going to need a larger budget than if you’re simply looking for a portable camping stove for truck or car camping.
While you can find a portable camping stove or even a replacement drop-in cooktop for well under $200, you should expect to spend upwards of at least $900 if you need to replace the full gas range and oven in your RV.
So, Which Is Best For You?
If you’re absolutely looking for the best overall RV stove and oven, then we’d recommend going with the Suburban 3222A Gas Range with Conventional Burners. This stove and oven combination is the best option if you need to replace the entire cooking set up in your RV kitchen.
It includes a total of three burners and a 22-inch oven compartment with adjustable, slide-out baking racks.
It also features an easy-to-use electronic ignition system and hooks up seamlessly to your RV’s onboard propane system.
But if you’re searching for a premium, three-burner cooktop to drop into place where you just removed your old stove cooktop, check out the Atwood 56472 DV 30S Stainless Steel Drop-in 3-Burner Cooktop.
The layout of the burners on this cooktop makes it easy to cook multiple dishes at a time and the largest of those burners boasts a maximum gas flow a rating of 7,200 BTUs per hour.
This cooktop features a stylish stainless steel finish and it integrates into our RV’s propane system without a hassle.
It also has its own cover that protects the burners and gives you more kitchen counter space when you’re not cooking.
RV Cooktops Frequently Asked Questions
Because propane is usually involved in the installation of a new RV stove and oven, it’s good to know the proper steps for installing one safely.
We’ll cover that (and a lot more) in answering some of the most frequently asked questions about RV stove and ovens.
How to install an RV stove and oven?
While we wish we could give you a super-specific answer for how to install your new stove and oven, the reality is that the exact installation instructions will vary greatly depending on the brand and model of the product you purchase.
For instance, if you purchase a more portable stove that’s designed for outdoor use, you won’t even have to worry about any installation process.
You’ll simply need to clear enough space in one of your RV’s underneath compartments to place the stove when you’re not using it and then find a relatively flat surface or camping table to place it on when it’s time to cook.
But if you purchase a drop-in cooktop burner or a full stove-and-oven combination, you’ll need to carefully remove your existing stove and oven before installing the new one.
So, as we mentioned, just make sure you follow the installation instructions from your stove manufacturer closely.
How to light an RV stove and oven?
Depending on the RV stove and oven you choose, it will either come with a manual or electric ignition system.
Those with electric ignition systems that either feature a twisting knob or push-button ignition that make it easy to light your stove and oven.
If you get a stove and oven with a manual ignition system, you’ll need to use a lighter or match to light it.
If you have one of these stoves and ovens, we’d recommend getting a long barbecue-style lighter so that you can light your oven without placing your fingers too close to the flame.
This is also our recommended tool for lighting the pilot light in your RV oven.
And this is a tool that you should even consider keeping as a back up whether you have a manual or electric ignition system because some electric ignition systems can malfunction and you’ll still want a way to light your stove and oven when it’s time to cook.
How to care for your new RV stove and oven?
While RV stove and oven combinations don’t typically come with a self-cleaning feature as you’ll find with some household ovens, that doesn’t mean they are hard to clean and care for.
The more you take the time to clean your stove and oven, the less food residue you’ll have built up on it and potentially stuck permanently.
So, we recommend cleaning your stove and oven at least once every month if you want to keep it as shiny as it was on the day you installed it.
The good news is that most stoves and ovens can be cleaned simply by wiping them with a moist cloth and a multi-purpose cleaner.
If you have a stove and oven made from a softer metal or aluminum, this method is the best way to go because it will keep you from scratching the surface.
But stoves and ovens made with harder materials can handle more intensive cleaning methods.
Over time, food residue can get caked onto your stove cooktop or at the bottom of your oven if it leaks out of a pan.
This type of residue can require something a bit more abrasive (such as steel wool) to break up the residue’s bond with the metal surface of your stove and oven.
Can a household oven be used in an RV?
The best and most concise answer to this question is a resounding NO!
This is because most household ovens are powered by either natural gas or they require a different type of electrical connection than most RVs can supply.
These ovens are typically much larger and many of them are not durable enough to handle the bouncing and vibrations that come along with being installed in an RV.
What are the best RV stove and oven brands?
The good news about shopping for a new RV stove and oven is that there is no lack of options on the market.
But that can also make it difficult to identify and purchase a model that’s well-built and backed by a respected brand.
For our money, there are about four brands that stand above the competition. Those brands are Suburban, Atwood, Flame King, and Coleman.
That’s not to say that stoves and ovens from brands like Techwood, Empava, and CUSIMAX can’t be trusted, but we’d simply feel more confident buying a stove and oven from one of those top four RV stove and oven brands.
Can you use the stove while driving an RV?
No! You should never operate your RV stove or oven while driving. The main danger in doing so is the possibility of whatever you’re cooking falling or sliding off the stove.
If you have an electric stove, you won’t be able to operate it while driving anyway unless you’re also running your RV generator for an extended period of time.
And while your RV’s propane system will allow you to light your stove while your RV is in motion, the dangers of cooking while your vehicle is in motion are not worth the risk.
Whether it’s having a hot pan slide off the stove cooktop or simply banging around and distracting whoever is driving your RV, we highly advise AGAINST operating your RV stove while driving.
Conclusion
Cooking is something that I personally don’t like to sacrifice when I vacation in my RV.
But it’s always more fun if I can truly trust my cooktop when I need to dial in the perfect temperature or have multiple pots and pans cooking at the same time.
I also like to bake once in a while, and don’t like giving that up during my RV travels.
But in order to keep cooking and baking as I like, I have to be comfortable with my RV stove and oven.
Even if you don’t cook all that often, sometimes you might need to replace a really old stove with one of the best RV stoves and ovens.
So we hope you’ve found our reviews of the top stove and oven models useful and we wish you the best of luck selecting the right stove for your needs!
