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08-21-2008, 04:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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SMEV Cooktops? Any one tried them?
I'm looking for a drop-in 3 burner cooktop and haven't been impressed by the looks of the Suburban or Atwood models.
Their is an Italian manufacturer call SMEV that seem to have a large presence in Europe and Austrailia. Anyone tried one or seen one?
website is www.semausa.com
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Ron
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08-21-2008, 05:11 PM
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Rivet Master 
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Sorry Ron,
I tried to look, but that has to be one of the worst websites I have ever seen. Can you find a link to the 3 burner cooktop you are interested in?
Is this who you are talking about http://www.smev.com/? They have an Italian website location.
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08-21-2008, 05:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2005 28' Safari
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 95
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http://www.smev.com/products.html
cooktops
I thought these were the units in the new Safari Sport.
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08-21-2008, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
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A SMEV cooktop (two burner) is standard in the Sport models. I've only done breakfast in a frying pan, but the ignition, cooking heat levels, and flame adjustment all worked well on our first three trips. Also easy to clean out. I was a little concerned at first getting an unfamiliar European appliance, but it works just fine.
On the SMEV page you reference, it's under the "Hobs" link. I'm not sure of the origins of that word!
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08-21-2008, 05:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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My screw-up... the website *really* is:
www.smevusa.com
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Ron
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08-21-2008, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
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SMEV just received a nice write-up in a major RV trade publication. I have not seen them yet on any units that I work on, but they DO make a nice product....expensive.....but with interesting design twists. 
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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08-21-2008, 07:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,570
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SMEV RV products have long been popular throughout Europe. One of their advantages is how easy they are to clean. As for "hob", that is the British designation for cooktop.
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08-22-2008, 01:59 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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OK... they are cool looking and fill the gap for me to replace my performance and reliable Honda motorcycle with a Ducati. 
The one I bought is...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SMEV-...spagenameZWD1V
I'll report back when I get it.
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Ron
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08-22-2008, 09:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 22' Safari
Oracle
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whizzo
A SMEV cooktop (two burner) is standard in the Sport models. I've only done breakfast in a frying pan, but the ignition, cooking heat levels, and flame adjustment all worked well on our first three trips. Also easy to clean out. I was a little concerned at first getting an unfamiliar European appliance, but it works just fine.
On the SMEV page you reference, it's under the "Hobs" link. I'm not sure of the origins of that word!
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Yes, we like ours for the same reasons. Best cook top in a RV we ever had. 
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08-22-2008, 10:14 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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Cool, glad to hear that they work well... especially since I just bought one.
I liked the design and the fact that tip-up glass cover in built-in. Also, the fact that the unit is flush with the countertop when closed is a big plus for me.
The price I paid was $260 with shipping and when you look at the price of Atwood or Suburban 3 burner and add in the cost of a stainless top... it's only about $30-40 more.
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Ron
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08-22-2008, 10:57 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Crap!
No NOT the appliances...now I found something else to drop a grand or so on during my 12 step trailer rehab! 
Aaron 
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08-23-2008, 03:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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Interesting... the same unit that I bought on Ebay for $240 + $20 in shipping is now $343 + $20 for shipping from the same seller. I guess I got a deal.
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Ron
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09-09-2008, 07:28 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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I still need to post pictures... but the unit is beautiful and the glass fold-up top is nice and flush. Definately way more stylish that the Atwood or Suburban 3 burner models... and come with a cover for the price.
My plan is to use the UDDEN sink combo and then make cabinets underneath for the water system, filter and furnace.
IKEA | Free-standing kitchens | UDDEN free-standing kitchens system | UDDEN | Single bowl sink with legs
Also on Ebay... the price for the 3-burner SMEV is back to the $240.10 price for those interested.
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Ron
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09-09-2008, 09:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
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I love the 400 series oven and cooktop combo.
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North Vancouver, BC
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09-10-2008, 04:54 PM
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Silver Bullit
1985 25' Sovereign
Edmonton
, Alberta
Join Date: Aug 2007
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First look
This is where I first the smev. Looks like a perfect fit for a renoed streamer.
Austin ModHouse: I've been smev'd
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09-14-2008, 12:00 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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Funny... I was just in Austin and had to leave ealry (on thursday) to avoid hurricane Ike. I like the Austin folk's install.
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Ron
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09-14-2008, 11:45 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronstory
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I don't think that's a website, but rather a placeholder for someone that owns the URL...
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09-14-2008, 01:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
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Yes... I corrected it in post #6. I work on custom cars and muscle memory took over and typed SEMA for "Special Equipment Manufacturers Assoc" by mistake.
The correct address is www.smevusa.com
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Ron
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09-23-2008, 10:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
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We received our new stove yesterday. In a couple of weeks, after it is installed, I'll post pictures.
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1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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