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    Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 5:30pm
We are getting ready to order our 179 and we are trying to decide if we want a microwave oven or the convection oven. What do you guys recommend?
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Both. It's standard.
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 5:46pm
Yep, it's a combination oven. It comes with a metal baking rack that you need to remove if you're microwaving.
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Posts: 36 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 5:59pm
I'm not sure it's standard, but I would go with the convection microwave. You do have to be plugged in to shore power or have a generator to run the microwave and tv.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 7:11pm
The convection/microwave oven is an option, no other option like a non convection microwave. BTW - it adds 51 lbs.
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My 2016 180 came with the microwave /convection combo and it came with the Hood River edition, Luxury interior package. I have used it to toast, make popcorn and cook a pizza (now that's luxury!) while camping and it works well. Even though I have only used it a handful of times, I think it's a good option and gives you a real (small) oven on the road when you have ac power or generator. 
congrats on the new pod! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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When we purchased our 177 the microwave/convection combo was standard equipment.  We opted to not get it as we normally boondock and really like to either cook over the fire or over a charcoal grill.  So, it is up to personal preference and as an above poster stated, maybe you want to use that 51 lbs. to a different use.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Apr 2017 at 8:39am
Here is what the R-pod Division, Forest River Inc, lists as options in there latest sales brochure:

13.5 BTU AC - 95 lbs
Convection Microwave - 51 lbs
24" LED TV (standard in 182) - 15 lbs
R-dome w/screen room - 20 lbs
Thule Box Awning - 39/41 lbs
Bike Carrier - 2 bikes - 13 lbs
Power Tongue Jack - 24 lbs
Hood River Edition - (West Coast production Only)
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My 180 came with the two combined in one Smile + a grill (which i have never used)
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Our 179 came with the microwave/convection combination unit.  We haven't used it a lot but we have used it for various things.  It's a handy item to have.
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