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Dan Murphy:
We recently swapped out our Dometic for a residential fridge and now we have completed the conversion to induction cooking also in our continuing effort to rid our coach of the propane tank. We don't do very much boon docking and don't see it in our future either so I plan to pick up some more space by removing the big  ole tank.
We can still overnite and use the jenny if we must do without a cord!
My friend Jack is a cabinet guy and he did all the engineering all I did was demo work! Together last Thursday we removed the old stove and installed a framework and a mounting for two new cooktops. We used 2 units and put them on separate electrical circuits so we could power both on high if ever needed.I ran a circuit from the other side of the coach that never has much of a load along with an existing circuit on the kitchen side.
Jack took measurements and made the framework at home and stained it so we were ready to install on Thurs.He does great work!
It took us about 4 hours and that job turned out beautiful and Kris really loves her new cooktops. 

Edward Buker:
Dan,

Beautiful job and upgrade. We have not used an induction burners/cooktop and it may be nice to update us all after a time on how it is all working out. Another big advantage over propane is that you are not pumping wasted heat into the coach like the propane burners do. It is hard enough to cool these coaches when it is sunny and hot, induction should help that issue.

Later Ed

Dan Murphy:
Ed
We had used just one induction burner on top the counter for the entire winter season while in Fl and it was great! My wife liked it so well that is why we decided to do a full install.
We also talked to several HR owners at a rally that had done the conversion and all had good reviews.
The burner we used is made by MaxBurton and it not expensive. You might try one and find out how easy they are to use. They could also be used outside for cooking also.

Steve Huber:
Dan,
Good looking installation. Nice Job!  Are the induction units hard mounted or do they sit in the openings so you can move them if needed?
Steve

Dan Murphy:
Steve,
The units sit on top the cherry mounting plate that you see my friend Jack holding up. The large holes are for ventilation and the smaller indents are for the feet of each unit so they stay secure. They can be moved and we even take one unit outside to cook sometimes.

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