Oven Stone experiment

[38FLCamper]

We installed a stone in the oven back during the winter and during out first trip out this year managed to try it out...



We purchased this from American Metalcraft PS1416 Rectangular Pizza Baking Stone 14" x 16"


With Stone:
Ramped oven to 350 deg - 20 mins.
3 Temp Probes in different locations: All within 2 deg
Oven was set to 350 - controlled to 360 +-6 deg

Without Stone:
Ramped oven to 350 deg - 16 mins.
3 Temp Probes in different locations: All within 8 deg - center was hottest spot (as expected - stone test had the higher temps to outside edge)
Oven was set to 350 - controlled to and average of 355 +-8 deg


The important part is no burnt bottoms:

[Triguy]

Good data you've got there. I always wondered how much of an effect a stone had in the oven

[clancythecamper]

I discovered that when I first started using the pizza stones; it's the only way to go!

Oh, and you're making me want fresh cinnamon rolls! I know your camper was smelling wonderful

[BarryD0706]

I tried. My oven will only do about 13-1/2 deep. I took the round stone I had and cut it on two ends so it would fit. It looked good. First time in the oven it cracked right down the middle over the flame.

[Oakman]

Great info. Did you keep the stone in the oven during travel or in a cabinet?

[38FLCamper]

The stone just sits in the stove - it is close the sides and fits almost front to back - so even if it moves around it can't move much. It has been in there for about 200 miles now with no problems.

It smelled good and warmed up as it was only 38 deg out this morning.

[clancythecamper]

I used the pampered chef stone, left it in the oven, and cooked on a cookie sheet, not directly on the stone, tho I guess you could. I wouldn't worry about the crack, primarily you need a decent barrier between the heat source and your baking pan.

[Ole Buzzard]

We have a 2104S mini lite. I have a pizza stone that is just smaller than the rack. It fits but am wondering about clearance to allow heat to distribute evenly on the top. Any thoughts.

[tomjsas]

I use a pampered chef round stone in my oven and it cracked after a couple years use. Pretty sure the bumping along in the oven during travel weaked it some and the heat did the rest. I leave it in there as it still provides that barrier that I'm looking for and what's it going to do...crack more

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by tomjsas

I use a pampered chef round stone in my oven and it cracked after a couple years use. Pretty sure the bumping along in the oven during travel weaked it some and the heat did the rest. I leave it in there as it still provides that barrier that I'm looking for and what's it going to do...crack more

Just ordered one for TOWTA, don't know if she'll ever use it, but...
Doesn't like to light the oven. Don't know why they don't put a piezo starter on it.

[38FLCamper]

We saw to things:

1. Took a few minutes longer to heat up.

2. Temps were slightly more even across the oven.

(Ours fits with only a small amount of space around the edges)

[statgeek]

When I measured the inside of my oven, I measured 14.5 by 15.5. I saw that stone and grumbled because I didn't think it would fit. Is it convenient for you to measure that stone and verify that it really is 16" wide?? Maybe that's just what they said on the box?!

[38FLCamper]

Will measure tonight

[hotshott]

I've always wanted to try an oven stone but my camper is on a seasonal year round property and does not get towed. I use the top burners only. Salem Grand Villa 40FLFB. I have 3 gas weber grills, 2 weber teardrops, 1 electric meat smoker, 1 charcoal meat smoker, 1 weber Smokey Joe and my favorite is the 22 inch dual truck rims with custom made cove for beer can chicken. If I can't cook it, I won't eat it.

[38FLCamper]

I believe I must have had the wrong link...

American Metalcraft STONE14 Rectangular Ceramic Pizza Baking Stone 14" x 15"

As our stone measures 13 7/8" x 14 7/8"

[jeeplj8]

Originally Posted by 38FLCamper

We installed a stone in the oven back during the winter and during out first trip out this year managed to try it out...



We purchased this from American Metalcraft PS1416 Rectangular Pizza Baking Stone 14" x 16"


With Stone:
Ramped oven to 350 deg - 20 mins.
3 Temp Probes in different locations: All within 2 deg
Oven was set to 350 - controlled to 360 +-6 deg

Without Stone:
Ramped oven to 350 deg - 16 mins.
3 Temp Probes in different locations: All within 8 deg - center was hottest spot (as expected - stone test had the higher temps to outside edge)
Oven was set to 350 - controlled to and average of 355 +-8 deg


The important part is no burnt bottoms:

did the stone cover the holes in that divider above the heating element?

[38FLCamper]

yes

[38FLCamper]

This might help. Two lower pics

[jeeplj8]

One thing I read suggested you should not cover those holes. It was not clear why, so I wondered. Looks like your results were fine with the holes covered.

[comfun1]

I had a $.88 ceramic tile in ours. It lasted about 500 miles and several oven firings. The last trip we set up the camper and the wife opened the oven and our tile was in three pieces. I don't know if the heat weakened it or the ride broke it or the combination was too much for it. It seemed to make the oven temp more consistent though.