We have had no problem with cooking on the stove top, other than as mentioned you cannot get 2 large skillets side by side. We bought a cast iron griddle that covers the 2 back burners and that solved that problem for us. I have used large pots on the stove without a problem and never even thought about the hood being too close.
Roy and Nancy
2001 F250 CC 4x4 Lariat diesel
2005 Montana 2955RL
