If you clean something often, you clean something easy. If you let it build up, you’re in for a challenge. This applies to just about everything, but especially cast iron. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt’s important to clean your stove often, including letting the fire die out, emptying the firebox, and cleaning out all ash and dirt. Some RV wood stoves have chambers that make this process a bit easier, but every stove’s maintenance will be made easier by frequent cleanings.