Gas hob yes or no

[The laird]

Swmbo has put a request in !
Can we remove our gas hob ,put a new square sink in ,new worktop and use our induction electric hob ,thus creating more work surface,we do have various means to cook onif we were not on ehu ie vitoman power stn , single gas cartridge stove ,air fryer,
Me being dumb says we could change fridge as well ,bingo yeah great idea any thoughts appreciated

 

[wildebus]

Swmbo has put a request in !
Can we remove our gas hob ,put a new square sink in ,new worktop and use our induction electric hob ,thus creating more work surface,we do have various means to cook onif we were not on ehu ie vitoman power stn , single gas cartridge stove ,air fryer,
Me being dumb says we could change fridge as well ,bingo yeah great idea any thoughts appreciated

Does your current hob have a lid/cover?
Just wondering as for example I have a 4 ring cooker (3 gas rings + electric plate) with a cover. I usually use an electric induction hob and will tend to just put it on the lid of the cooker. No reworking of kitchen top and still got the extra flexibility of the gas if I wanted multiple pans on the go.
If no lid, could make a worktop piece to position over the top?

(Now the gas grill and the gas oven are pretty useless and never use them, so I have thoght seriously abut removing the entire cooker unit and making a new cupboard and putting in a new worktop but I would very likely fit a gas hob still (or maybe a gas + induction one?))

You might wonder why I am advocating the gas as always seem a big electrics guy, but significant cooking is a big draw of power.

 

[The laird]

Yeah it has the glass cover David but tbh there's not a lot of workspace and as you know we are pretty frugal with power and the vitoman power bank is brilliant we find
Found its recharge under a hour compared to my jackory,our table top incuction hob hs a variable power level and it is great for not being to expensive
Work surface is the thing

 

[runnach]

Can you perhaps add an extra work top area which folds away when not in use?

 

[The laird]

Can you perhaps add an extra work top area which folds away when not in use?

We had one 8n the last van terry but fi wants to change things about and tbh we wouldn't miss the hob I think

 

[runnach]

We had one 8n the last van terry but fi wants to change things about and tbh we wouldn't miss the hob I think

As I have said before, you have more Vans than a Dutch phone book, ditch the current one and replace with new blank canvas........simples

 

[edina]

We’ve gone all electric on this van Gordon and, as well as doing away with all the gas faff, it does mean a larger, clearer worktop area. We don’t cook roasts or bake cakes in the van so our needs are easily met with induction hob etc.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Liz always wants more worktop too Gordon, but I'm with David on this, leaving the lid down achieves the same ends and you do have the option, I'd be more likely to get rid of the sink than the hob being 100% WC

 

[Greengrass]

Buy a new van instead of taking the hatchet to the one you have

 

[Greengrass]

Swmbo has put a request in !
Can we remove our gas hob ,put a new square sink in ,new worktop and use our induction electric hob ,thus creating more work surface,we do have various means to cook onif we were not on ehu ie vitoman power stn , single gas cartridge stove ,air fryer,
Me being dumb says we could change fridge as well ,bingo yeah great idea any thoughts appreciated

Be cheaper to get a new wife

 

[marchie]

Be cheaper to get a new wife

You ain't been near the Divorce Courts recently, have you?

Steve

 

[wildebus]

Liz always wants more worktop too Gordon, but I'm with David on this, leaving the lid down achieves the same ends and you do have the option, I'd be more likely to get rid of the sink than the hob being 100% WC

Yup.
I am not understanding why effectively removing a cooker lid and then in its place extending a worktop to the exact same space gives you more room?

Ref sink ... With my motorhome, it came with both a worktop inset cover for the sink AND a cutting board that insets into the sink. Never used the cutting board as TBH it was 14 years old and had been used a lot (just me being weird about food and used items, I guess?) and the worktop inset for sure lives in place and is handy for putting things on.
Something which a lot of motorhomes seem to have (I think one specific brand does this but can't recall which) is to have a sink cover that when you remove can be slotted into a holder above the regular worktop to provide an extra shelf. That always seemed a great idea and likely one that could be added to an existing van?

 

[The laird]

Yup.
I am not understanding why effectively removing a cooker lid and then in its place extending a worktop to the exact same space gives you more room?

Ref sink ... With my motorhome, it came with both a worktop inset cover for the sink AND a cutting board that insets into the sink. Never used the cutting board as TBH it was 14 years old and had been used a lot (just me being weird about food and used items, I guess?) and the worktop inset for sure lives in place and is handy for putting things on.
Something which a lot of motorhomes seem to have (I think one specific brand does this but can't recall which) is to have a sink cover that when you remove can be slotted into a holder above the regular worktop to provide an extra shelf. That always seemed a great idea and likely one that could be added to an existing van?

David the hob being moved away would create more space

 

[Trotter]

Gordon, I think it’s clear, I hate lpg. I’ve tried over the last couple of years to get gas free.
My recent winter trip has confirmed, no sun = no solar = no charge = no heating, cooking, lighting. Bit of a problem, I think you might agree.
So…… as I’ve already got smelly, awkward stuff in the van. I’ll keep it.


But… When I win the lottery, my new 4x4 will be gas free, either living in Portugal, or will have a back up generator.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Yup.
I am not understanding why effectively removing a cooker lid and then in its place extending a worktop to the exact same space gives you more room?

Ref sink ... With my motorhome, it came with both a worktop inset cover for the sink AND a cutting board that insets into the sink. Never used the cutting board as TBH it was 14 years old and had been used a lot (just me being weird about food and used items, I guess?) and the worktop inset for sure lives in place and is handy for putting things on.
Something which a lot of motorhomes seem to have (I think one specific brand does this but can't recall which) is to have a sink cover that when you remove can be slotted into a holder above the regular worktop to provide an extra shelf. That always seemed a great idea and likely one that could be added to an existing van?

Yes ours has a badly cut sink cover, it looks awful but not been to a shop that sells them, I should just measure it and buy a ebay one, it does have a home, between the oven and the sofa, not very hygienic on the floor but we have a chopping board so it's just a cover if and when we need one.

Maybe if/when we have funds and get another van then we may go all-electric, but it's a big job if not doing a self-build.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Is that the look your after Gordon lol
Ps I have a lid the fits the sink to.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

You ain't been near the Divorce Courts recently, have you?

Steve

I tried one of those with my first wife Steve and it worked out ok lololol

 

[marchie]

Yup.
I am not understanding why effectively removing a cooker lid and then in its place extending a worktop to the exact same space gives you more room?

Ref sink ... With my motorhome, it came with both a worktop inset cover for the sink AND a cutting board that insets into the sink. Never used the cutting board as TBH it was 14 years old and had been used a lot (just me being weird about food and used items, I guess?) and the worktop inset for sure lives in place and is handy for putting things on.
Something which a lot of motorhomes seem to have (I think one specific brand does this but can't recall which) is to have a sink cover that when you remove can be slotted into a holder above the regular worktop to provide an extra shelf. That always seemed a great idea and likely one that could be added to an existing van?

More *apparent and usable* space might be a better description, David. The glass hob covers seem to be regarded as 'out of bounds', perhaps because of the cost of replacement (IIRC, a Member had the glass top shatter 2-3 years ago and the quote was some £300+, but a local glass cutting service made a non-heat resistant replacement for £20-£30). Just my thoughts ... The 'clean run' across the kitchen with a one piece worktop would feel roomier and more useful

Steve

 

[marchie]

I tried one of those with my first wife Steve and it worked out ok lololol

Me too, though the cost did reinforce my belief in the saying that a bachelor is somewhere who never makes the same mistake once, Jeff

Steve

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Very true Steve if only I had more sence then lolol