Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Microwave Outlet

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Microwave Outlet

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Topic: Microwave Outlet

Posted By: sbeninga
Subject: Microwave Outlet
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2022 at 9:38pm

I need some help regarding the outlet that my microwave plugs into. I have a 2019 R-Pod 190. During my last 3-week trip my microwave worked at times and other times it did not. I was traveling with a friend and she helped me to loosen the trim around the microwave. We then pulled the microwave out enough for her to reach in and make sure that it was plugged in all the way and it was. We plugged a small fan into the outlet and it did not work either so that told us that it was not the microwave. Has anyone else had this problem and what was your solution? Thank you for your help!

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2022 at 10:05pm

Okay. were you plugged into shore power while doing this? The microwave will only work if it has AC power. If you are plugged into shore power, are there any breakers tripped? If no breakers are tripped, check the GFI outlet to make sure that is not tripped.

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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: sbeninga
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2022 at 10:38pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Okay. were you plugged into shore power while doing this? The microwave will only work if it has AC power. If you are plugged into shore power, are there any breakers tripped? If no breakers are tripped, check the GFI outlet to make sure that is not tripped.

Yes, I was plugged into shore power each time that I experienced the problem. I am thinking that it has to do with the wiring (which concerns me). The kitchen in a 190 is on the slide and it seemed like I noticed that moving the slide in or out one time made the outlet work or not again. I did check the breakers and the GFI outlet that is in the bathroom.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2022 at 6:07am

Thanks for the additional information. It is possible that there is a wiring issue if it works sometimes. Those are the most difficult problems to find. If you are not comfortable working on this yourself, take it to a place that can diagnose the problem and fix it for you. That might not necessarily be a dealer. There might be an independent RV service place near you. It could be as simple as the wiring in the outlet is not tight and when the slide moves, the wire shifts from making contact to not making contact. Alternately, it may have flexed enough to break. Personally, I would take the outlet out (with power turned off, of course) and check the tightness of the cable where it attaches to the outlet.

Here is something you might try. Pull the microwave out. Plug in the fan or a small light, something like a night light. Operate the slide while watching the fan or light. That should help you figure out if it is the slide movement that is causing the problem. I would still check the outlet first.

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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: TheBum
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2022 at 1:46pm

I had a similar issue with the fridge in my 179, which is also in the slide. I no longer have that R-Pod, but as far as I know, the issue still exists. Fortunately, the fridge still worked on propane and battery/converter power. I think that the wiring protection is not good going into the slide; I was able to determine that the outlet was dead. Without pulling apart more of the Pod than I wanted to, there was no way to trace it.

BTW, the GFCI should have no impact on the microwave because it's usually on a dedicated circuit. It was in my 179 anyway.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: sbeninga
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2022 at 1:57pm

Originally posted by TheBum

I had a similar issue with the fridge in my 179, which is also in the slide. I no longer have that R-Pod, but as far as I know, the issue still exists. Fortunately, the fridge still worked on propane and battery/converter power. I think that the wiring protection is not good going into the slide; I was able to determine that the outlet was dead. Without pulling apart more of the Pod than I wanted to, there was no way to trace it.

BTW, the GFCI should have no impact on the microwave because it's usually on a dedicated circuit. It was in my 179 anyway.

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Thank you Alan for your reply!!