A no-frills three-burner slide-in with the strongest front burner of the cooktops here. It suits owners replacing a factory Suburban unit.
Amazon $229.95
A three-burner drop-in with electronic ignition and flame shutoff at a fair price. It is a strong all-round RV cooktop.
- 21,000 BTU/hrCooktop
- ElectronicIgnition
- YesFlame failure
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Automatic gas shutoff if the flame goes out
- Electronic ignition with a manual backup
- Glass cover adds counter space
- Warranty is not published
The RecPro RP-CT cooktop family
Every RecPro RP-CT cooktop model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Cooktop | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RecPro 2-Burner RV Cooktop | 13,000 BTU/hr | 3.1/5 | $174.95 |
| RecPro 3-Burner RV Cooktop (this one) | 21,000 BTU/hr | 3.8/5 | $274.95 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | RP-CT-173BK |
|---|---|
| Cooktop | |
| Burners | 3 |
| Burner ratings | 8,000 + 6,500 + 6,500 BTU/hr |
| Cooktop total | 21,000 BTU/hr |
| Glass cover | Yes |
| Safety and power | |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Flame failure shutoff | Yes |
| 12 V draw | 2 A |
| Fit and build | |
| Cutout | 20 1/4" W x 17 3/4" D x 4 1/8" H |
| Weight | 24.6 lb |
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