For our BBQ we use a battery powered sparker that is WAY easier then a lighter. I have used it full time. It is on Amazon and I bought 2 years ago and the second is still in storage. It works like a hot damn for propane stoves with beat lighters also.
Camco 57533 Olympian GM 12 Multi Sparker
Tom Evans
SV Tappan Zee
Bahia de Los Angeles
Mexico