Oven replacement
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Topic: Oven replacement
Posted By: MitchReef
Subject: Oven replacement
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2021 at 8:52am
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Hi folks! Has anyone replaced their oven / microwave? I'm interested in getting a good oven on a budget. Mine quit getting above 260 degrees when set to 390. Any input appreciated. ------------- Mitch and Laurie Carter.... Still rolling.... |
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Posted By: MitchReef
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 8:58am
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I guess this must be a unique experience. I will have to go with online reviews. Wish me luck! ------------- Mitch and Laurie Carter.... Still rolling.... |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 9:20am
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Hi there, replies and suggestions are usually quick to come here so I suspect you're right, no one has done this (I haven't). I am wishing you luck, please come back and post what you do. ------------- Julie |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 10:49am
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Ours was replaced twice, but not by me. The first was when it wasn't working right within the 1 year warranty period. The second was when it went to the factory and they said that it did not pass an electrical systems test. Since then, it has been working well, so I do not know what went wrong. I had not heard of that problem, so it is likely somewhat unique. It should not be hard to replace the convection-microwave though. It should be fairly easy once you remove the trim ring. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 11:09am
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You need to limit your options to an RV rated convection/microwave because they have a front or faceplace vent system: there is usually a metal duct that actually directs hot moist air out thru the trim plate or the front of the unit. You could use an off-the-shelf household unit, but you would need to fabricate a vent system as well as a mounting system. I simply removed mine permanently and that space is now much needed additional storage. I lined the interior of that space with some paneling I had on hand and added 2 USB ports and an LED light. Very handy! Not to mention I got rid of a 47 pound oven that was almost useless when boondocking. Freeing up 47 pounds of deadweight means I can carry lots of additional food and water and cooking utensils.
------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 11:22am
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On the internet, there is a site RecPro, they sell parts, to include micros to restore/repair RVs. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 11:47am
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Thanks. I had not heard of that site. The convection-microwave they sell is a HighPointe which is what came with our RPod. You can see the difference between the convection-microwave and the microwave there by looking at the two models. The Convection-Microwave has additional ductwork. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: pedwards2932
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 12:27pm
| We have the HighPoine convection/microwave......if you run the microwave for a long period (10 min) it has a thermal protection shut down and you have to wait about 10 minutes for it to reset. Really annoying. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 2:22pm
Wow, that is a lot of weight. When we ordered our 177 back in January 2011 we ordered it without the oven (47 lbs) no A/C (around 100 lbs) and no entertainment system (guessing 35-40 lbs?) and since then no regrets. No wonder ours feels like flying sometimes  ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 3:52pm
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I stayed at a campground a couple years back, and a guy with a motorhome replaced all the furniture in his RV from RecPro, remodeled the whole thing. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: MitchReef
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 3:57pm
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I believe I can get one from Amazon a bit better price but I would have to shop them. ------------- Mitch and Laurie Carter.... Still rolling.... |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
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That is way to go, but best if it is a RV microwave, as indicated by venting. I haven't shopped for one. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: MitchReef
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2021 at 4:07pm
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I believe they carry a relatively inexpensive Dometic and a more expensive (almost twice) Furrion. I will read up about both and any others that I consider. Just came for possible advice. I know how to get this one out. The trim attached to the wall with woodscrews, but also to the oven, so both come out together. Found that when one of the screws came out of the oven and it twisted around. ------------- Mitch and Laurie Carter.... Still rolling.... |