alsimon96
Branson, MO
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I can light my pilot light but it won't stay lit when I turn the knob to light the burner. I hold the knob in for quite a while before turning so I am convinced that the thermocouple/pilot assembly is bad. It is very easy to replace so all I need to know is where I can buy it. I have talked with Atwood but they have a minimum order so I can't get it from them. Can anyone tell me of someplace that I can call to order this assembly?
2004 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab, D/A, 4WD, Timbrens. Bilstein Shocks
2005 Open Road 357, Pullrite Superglide, Morryde Pin Box, Roto-Choks, Prodigy Controller
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JFG
TN
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Just about any rv/mh repair and parts facility will have one. Easy to replace
Fred
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slotsavegas
Fort Worth
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Thermocouple:
Get the measurement (length) and go to any major hardware store. They are all the same and only the length varies by appliance.
I am assuming you have checked to be sure the pilot flame is centered on the thermocouple.
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SailingOn
Central Texas
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Don't know your model #, but PPL in Houston shows this pilot light assembly for the Atwood at about $21: Link
or search from PPL RV parts
maybe?
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mopuma
MO
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Not sure what model, I had the same problem on my oven. Turns out that the knob prevented the post from pushing in far enough to engage the thermocouple. I stuffed some paper in the knob to offset it and now the oven pilot lights? Just a thought you might want to try.
Robb
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A hitch and hop
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The part you are looking for is ( Kit, Thermocouple Part # 57235)Contact Atwood Mobile Products, 1120 North
Main St., Elkhart, IN 46514 USA. Phone 866-869-3118. They will need you model number and might give you tech help and advise you prior to ordering.
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rbp111
Citrus Heights, CA
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Not the same solution as mopuma had, but I pulled out the knob, before I pushed it in,and that makes a point which allows the gas to be lit.
Which brings me to another point, that is, why there isn't a lighter switch, or something that would allow a person to light the oven more easily.
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joe_agogo
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mopuma wrote:Not sure what model, I had the same problem on my oven. Turns out that the knob prevented the post from pushing in far enough to engage the thermocouple. I stuffed some paper in the knob to offset it and now the oven pilot lights? Just a thought you might want to try.
Robb
I had the exact same symptoms and the fix above solved my problems, too.
Joe_A
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