LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

[Dutch Lady]

Adding a cook top to my galley. I was wundering what the main diffrnc was between a "MARINE LP cook top" and an RV LP cook top?? other than the marine 1 is 4 times the price.




Thanks Dutch

 

[H20Rat]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

probably just grade of stainless steel. Not much salt water inside an RV!

 

[Thalasso]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

Why not go electric?

 

[Dutch Lady]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

Why not go electric?

Electric works great if your hookd to shore power. I dont always have shore power, and dont have a gen onboard. Are there codes, or rules about what cooktop you can install?

 

[matt167]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

LP Gas regulations for marine use is VERY strict.. LP must be kept in a sealed compartment that vents to the outside, emergency shutoffs and leak detectors are required, and also I think each component hooked to the gas system needs a dedicated line back to the tank.. If your boat is arleady setup, then that's good.. An LP system would be good, because you could get a marine type heater if you boated in colder weather, LP fridge, and the cook top

 

[JoLin]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

^^^ What Matt said ^^^

Familiarize yourself with what constitutes a correct, permanent marine installation. Don't skimp or cut corners here... it is NOT worth the risk.

My .02

 

[Grub54891]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

This is just one example,there are many styles,google a search,or look here at I boats. They must be mounted high in the boat,to allow venting to go outside the boat,above the waterline.The vent will go downhill from the locker,as lp settles to any low areas.You do not want it settling in the cabin or bilge. As stated above,sniffers,valves,emergency shut off. It sounds scary,but installed correctly,they are safe.
Grub

 

[boatpoker]

Re: LP marine cook tops vrs LP RV cook tops....

Safe Propane Installation on Boats will show you how its done.