Where can I find a replacement knob for a rival roaster RO165, the rival rep said he didn't have that info since it is an old machine? The hardware store ones didn't work either.

SOURCE: rival roaster

No, I have not. I was going to check with Rival to find out if the handle on the 18 qt would fit but I think that means I have to buy the whole lid. When I spoke with them before they would sell the lid but not just the handle. However, they didn't have any 16 qt lids. Seems ridiculous that you can't just buy the handle but I don't know what else to do.

SOURCE: manuel for rival 16 qt roaster buffet

need manual for 16 qt rival buffet

SOURCE: Seeking Manual for Rival SS 18 qt Roaster Oven

Follow this link and you'll be able to view your roaster's manual in PDF format.

http://www.rivalproducts.com/manuals/MANUALS/RO180BR-C_43_18972586.PDF

I hope this helps and Happy Thanksgiving! :)

SOURCE: can i cook a 20 lb turkey in a 16 qt rival roaster

This is way too big for this roaster, and the one way to do it safely is to cut up the turkey, placing the two leg quarters on the bottom, skin side up, legs to the center and thighs to the side, After 1/2 hour, you put the breast in, skin side up, on top. Use the cooking table and temp for a whole breast from this site:

http://www.eatturkey.com/foodsrv/manual/prep5.html

SOURCE: I need a manual for my 16 qt rival roaster/buffet

You can download manuals from the Rival site:
http://www.rivalproducts.com/help.aspx?helpNav=5
or contact them them:
https://secure.rivalproducts.com/ContactUs.aspx