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!
__________________ 2008 Safari Sport 22 (Hibernating)
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.
__________________ Lew Farber -Certified Master RV Tech (currently on Forums sabbatical) WBCCI #1456/VAC (assoc) #1456 AIR # 10325 CHARTER MEMBER: FOUR CORNERS UNIT
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.
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!
Yes, we like ours for the same reasons. Best cook top in a RV we ever had.
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.
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.
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.
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