{"id":4028,"date":"2020-05-23T22:47:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T05:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=4028"},"modified":"2022-09-20T18:46:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T01:46:14","slug":"rv-oven-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Solve Common Issues with RV Ovens &#8211; Plus Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you have a Dometic, Magic Chef, or Suburban, RV oven troubleshooting can be a real hassle if you don\u2019t know where to start. Fortunately there are some simple things you can try that may just save you a trip to the mechanic &#8211; and your dinner.<\/p><p>The fix you\u2019re looking for will depend on the issue you\u2019re having &#8211; like the pilot flame going out on you or not lighting to begin with. You\u2019ll find tips for those as well as other common RV oven issues.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RV-Oven-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"RV Oven\" class=\"wp-image-4034\" width=\"714\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RV-Oven-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RV-Oven-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RV-Oven-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/RV-Oven.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><figcaption>ID 169502790 \u00a9 Welcomia | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>The last thing on your mind is troubleshooting your RV oven when you\u2019re getting ready for dinner, but when the time comes and something goes wrong that\u2019s exactly what you end up having to do. I\u2019ve saved you the headache of scrolling through RV forums to find the answers to your oven woes, so you can get back to cooking sooner.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67d8a9c40b49f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67d8a9c40b49f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#RV_Oven_Wont_Light\" title=\"RV Oven Won\u2019t Light\">RV Oven Won\u2019t Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#The_Fuel_Supply\" title=\"The Fuel Supply\">The Fuel Supply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#Pilot_Light_wont_stay_lit\" title=\"Pilot Light won\u2019t stay lit\">Pilot Light won\u2019t stay lit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#RV_Oven_Burns_The_Food\" title=\"RV Oven Burns The Food\">RV Oven Burns The Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#Tips_For_Cooking_With_An_RV_Oven\" title=\"Tips For Cooking With An RV Oven\">Tips For Cooking With An RV Oven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#Closing_Thoughts\" title=\"Closing Thoughts\">Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-oven-issues\/#Fix_It_Yourself_RV_Maintenance_Course\" title=\"Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course\">Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RV_Oven_Wont_Light\"><\/span>RV Oven Won\u2019t Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>You press the pilot light button, you hear the clicking, and&#8230;nothing. If your RV doesn\u2019t have an igniter, you may not even hear the clicking. When your oven staunchly refuses to light, there are a couple of different things you can try before you resort to ordering takeout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07D92BQZX\" data-aawp-product-id=\"17975\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Furrion 17  2-in-1 Gas Range Oven with 3-Burner Cooktop for RV Camper or Trailers Includes multiple safety features with a sleek easy-to-clean design - FSRE17SA-SS\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D92BQZX?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Furrion 17' 2-in-1 Gas Range Oven with 3-Burner Cooktop for RV, Camper, or Trailers. 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The...<\/li><li>LARGE CAPACITY & SLEEK DESIGN: Boasting the largest capacity in the industry, with an inner volume of 1.24cu.Ft \/ 35L, home cooking on the...<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D92BQZX?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hold The Igniter For 15 Seconds<\/h3><p>First, for RVs with an igniter, make sure you press the control in for at least 15 seconds before calling it a bust. When I was having issues with my RV oven I was worried about letting too much propane into the oven, and it turns out I wasn\u2019t giving it enough time to work.<\/p><p>If you have to manually light the pilot with a lighter, once again make sure that you are holding the control button for long enough and that you are holding the lighter over the pilot at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dirty Pilot Flame Assembly<\/h3><p>If your pilot lighting technique is so good it could be put in the manual, then one potential problem is that your pilot assembly is gunked up. In order to clean it out, unscrew the nut and make sure you don\u2019t lose the small piece that will fall out with it.<\/p><p>Then take a rag or sponge and clear out any debris that has built up around the assembly. When you go to put it back together, you\u2019ll want the nut to be nice and tight otherwise it could make your flame inconsistent. Try lighting the pilot again, and see if it worked.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjusting The Pilot Flame Size<\/h3><p>If that didn\u2019t do the trick, you can try adjusting the size of your pilot flame. Locate the pilot adjustment screw (this may be on the thermostat or the pilot apparatus itself, depending on the brand), and turn it counter-clockwise. This will allow more gas to flow to the pilot when you push the control and may help you get the oven lit.<\/p><p><br><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fuel_Supply\"><\/span>The Fuel Supply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>It may sound obvious but if it&#8217;s your first time using your oven for a while or if you&#8217;ve just arrived from a long road trip you wouldn&#8217;t be the first person to forget to turn the gas valve back on. <\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07VB1SPT8\" data-aawp-product-id=\"17976\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"SHINESTAR Universal Propane Tank Gauge for 5-20 Pound LP Tanks | Gas Level Indicator for Grill Heater RV Camper QCC1\/Type 1 Connection\">\n\n    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span>\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VB1SPT8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"SHINESTAR Universal Propane Tank Gauge for 5-20 Pound LP Tanks | Gas Level Indicator for Grill,...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41fomzubT4L.jpg\" alt=\"SHINESTAR Universal Propane Tank Gauge for 5-20 Pound LP Tanks | Gas Level Indicator for Grill,...\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VB1SPT8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"SHINESTAR Universal Propane Tank Gauge for 5-20 Pound LP Tanks | Gas Level Indicator for Grill,...\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            SHINESTAR Universal Propane Tank Gauge for 5-20 Pound LP Tanks | Gas Level Indicator for Grill,...        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Convenient Gas Level Indicator : Effortlessly monitor the gas level in your propane tank without the need for disassembly, ensuring you...<\/li><li>Universal Compatibility : Suitable for 5-20 lb propane cylinders with male thread. Perfect for camping, barbecuing, RVing, and more<\/li><li>Easy to Read : Featuring a large color-coded dial, which allows you to see when the tank propane level is low<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n                                                        \n            \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Amazon Prime\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"aawp-check-prime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/aawp\/assets\/img\/icon-check-prime.svg\" height=\"16\" width=\"55\" alt=\"Amazon Prime\" \/><\/a>        <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VB1SPT8?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check The Propane Shut-off Valves<\/h3><p>There may be a local gas shutoff at the oven location that you&#8217;ll need to open. Otherwise the main supply line coming from your propane tank may be turned off and simply needs to be turned back on. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Your Propane Level<\/h3><p>Just because the valve is on doesn&#8217;t mean that everything will work. There are a lot of appliances that rely on the RV propane supply including your <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-fridge-works\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">propane refrigerator<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/quiet-down-a-loud-rv-furnace\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furnace<\/a>, water heater and <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-generator-keeps-shutting-off\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generator<\/a>. The issue with your oven may be that the line pressure has dropped because the tank is getting empty. <\/p><p>Check to make sure your tank is at least 1\/4 full and that your gauge is functioning correctly. You can try tapping on the gauge to see if it drops because it was stuck in an incorrect position. <\/p><p>When you turn the dial on and your oven doesn&#8217;t light you should get a faint propane odor around the oven, if not you may have a fuel supply problem.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check For Kinked Fuel Hose<\/h3><p>If all else fails, you can also pull the oven out enough that you can inspect the supply hose, then check it for bends and kinks that may be restricting the gas flow. Sometimes the lines can get kinked during installation, and that can certainly have an impact on whether your pilot lights or not.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilot_Light_wont_stay_lit\"><\/span>Pilot Light won\u2019t stay lit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Maybe your pilot will light beautifully, but 20 seconds later you check and your flame is out. There are several different things that can cause this issue, but the first fix is the easiest: hold the button.<\/p><p>I don\u2019t read the troubleshooting guide &#8211; I mean, the user manual &#8211; for much of anything. It has certainly bit me in the behind before, and with my fifth wheel\u2019s oven, it was no different. Once I got over my irrational fear of blowing up my camper and held the pilot light button long enough for it to ignite, I ran into the problem of the pilot going out seconds later.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/propane-igniter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"propane igniter\" class=\"wp-image-4036\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/propane-igniter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/propane-igniter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/propane-igniter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/propane-igniter.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat Up The Thermocouple<\/h3><p>It would take two or three lights for the flame to stick, but it turns out there was an easy solution to get it to light and stay lit every time &#8211; one that was written right in the users manual: hold the pilot light button for 15-20 seconds after the flame is lit to give it gas and allow it to heat up the thermocouple before letting the thermocouple take over.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malfunctioning Thermocouple<\/h3><p>If you allow the thermocouple to heat up and the pilot light still goes out on you, there are a couple of other potential causes. One of which is that the thermocouple has gone bad. The thermocouple is the safety net and feedback loop of your oven &#8211; it tells the controller to stop the gas from flowing if your pilot light has gone out.&nbsp;<\/p><p>This is done by generating voltage along two wires from the heat of the pilot that keep the gas valve open. When there is no more heat on the wires, the voltage stops flowing and the electromagnet holding the gas valve open shuts cutting off the gas supply.<\/p><p>When your thermocouple is defective, it won\u2019t sense that your pilot is still lit and it will shut off the gas, choking your flame. This could be because the thermocouple circuit has a broken wire. You could also have corrosion causing a faulty connection between the thermocouple and the gas valve, or a faulty electromagnet that holds the valve closed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B009FBF1IG\" data-aawp-product-id=\"17977\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"lifeonroute02-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"SUBURBAN MFG Suburban 161187 Oven Thermocouple\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B009FBF1IG?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"SUBURBAN MFG Suburban 161187 Oven Thermocouple\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41-aayedusL.jpg\" alt=\"SUBURBAN MFG Suburban 161187 Oven Thermocouple\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B009FBF1IG?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"SUBURBAN MFG Suburban 161187 Oven Thermocouple\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            SUBURBAN MFG Suburban 161187 Oven Thermocouple        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><li>Package Dimensions:10.16 L x 7.62 W x 2.54 H(cm)<\/li><li>Country of Origin : China<\/li><li>Package Weight:7.62 lbs<\/li><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button aawp-button--amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B009FBF1IG?tag=lifeonroute02-20\" title=\"Check Latest Deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Check Latest Deals<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misaligned Thermocouple<\/h3><p>The pilot light may not stay lit if the thermocouple wires are too far from the pilot flame, like if they accidentally got bent back when you were cleaning. Without being close enough to sense the heat from the flame the thermocouple will fail to send the right signal back to the controller. The wires should fall right in the middle of the pilot flame, a first step is to make sure they are positioned properly.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Another potential issue is that the wires are positioned right, but they fail to generate voltage like they\u2019re supposed to. If your thermocouple probe is placed correctly in the pilot and it\u2019s still not working you may want to replace the thermocouple to be safe, especially in an older oven.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Burnt-In-Oven-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"Burnt In Oven\" class=\"wp-image-4035\" width=\"661\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Burnt-In-Oven-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Burnt-In-Oven-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Burnt-In-Oven-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Burnt-In-Oven.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><figcaption>ID 90476953 \u00a9 Andrey Burmakin | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RV_Oven_Burns_The_Food\"><\/span>RV Oven Burns The Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>RV ovens are notoriously finicky when it comes to cooking evenly, and more than one meal has died a black, charred death at the bottom of a baking pan.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bake In A Level RV<\/h3><p>Burning a portion or entire meal is often due to poor heat distribution in the oven, and the first thing you can do to combat it is to make sure your RV is perfectly level. This will especially affect how more liquid meals cook, as the thicker side will take longer and the thinner side will be more likely to burn.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Good Quality Cookware<\/h3><p>You can also get burnt food if you\u2019re using black pans instead of silver or glass ones. Black tends to attract heat more so using silver or glass will give you better heat distribution.<\/p><p> If your pans are too thin they will also suffer for poor heat distribution leading to hot spots and burnt areas. 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Having said that, turning the pan doesn\u2019t keep the middle burning. 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This is much easier if you have a thermometer to go off of, but otherwise giving the oven a few extra minutes to heat up or even preheating to a higher temperature then lowering it will help you get off on the right foot.&nbsp;<\/p><p>A fun fact about RV ovens &#8211; the weather can actually affect your baking times. This is because they are against an exterior wall with less insulation than a house wall, and if you\u2019re trying to use it in the dead of winter you\u2019re going to have slightly longer preheat and cook times than when it\u2019s 90 degrees out.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Size Your Cookware Correctly<\/h3><p>Most ovens are smaller in RVs, so getting a baking pan that fits is a must. You don\u2019t want to be wrestling with your pan to get it out when it\u2019s 350+ degrees. And as I mentioned, glass tends to cook better than dark pans.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Makes Perfect<\/h3><p>Using baking stones for RV ovens is a great way to redistribute the heat, but any of the other methods will work as well. If nothing else, raising the racks will help improve the cooking quality, but one of the best things you can do is just practice using it until you get comfortable with what works and what doesn\u2019t.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Thoughts\"><\/span>Closing Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Cooking with your RV oven doesn\u2019t have to be a headache with the right tools and tricks, and when things go wrong hopefully you now have the ability to troubleshoot your oven and get back to baking.<\/p><p>If you are curious about what motorhomes and trailers actually have ovens check out our article with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/do-rvs-have-ovens\/\" >56 examples of RVs with ovens<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_It_Yourself_RV_Maintenance_Course\"><\/span>Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The most costly parts of RV ownership are repairs and maintenance. 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