Microwave outlet
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Topic: Microwave outlet
Posted By: Iteach5th
Subject: Microwave outlet
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2011 at 8:07pm
Did my first mod on the pod today. I have the 2011-rpod 177. Ours did not come with a microwave and I always planned to put one in anyway. Only problem there was no outlet to plug into to. Then I discovered an outlet inside the hanging cabinet over the stove top It was labeld microwave. Eureka!  So I carefully removed that angled panel to have a look see, and I saw this.  I then removed the outlet from the cabinet and turned it to face the opening above the refrigerator.  Carefully cut out the panel to accept the outlet. Then replace the panel and trim. Top and bottom trip were glued on. All done! Now it's time to go out and pick up a micro convection combo.  ------------- "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford 2011 RP-177 2009 Jeep Cherokee 1982 Coleman Redwood pup |
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2011 at 8:46pm
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Congrats! It looks very good! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: psaman
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2011 at 9:25pm
Nice job!! 
------------- 2011 R-177 "Sponge-Pod" 2011 F-150 XLT "Texas Edition" |
Posted By: Iteach5th
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2011 at 7:53pm
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Another mod I can scratch off my list. I created a small storage area under the left bench on my 177. Seems like a huge waste of space to have the control panel there a not utilize the extra space. Pretty easy to do. Also been hanging those 3M hooks, hope they stay on. First trip in a week or so. ------------- "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford 2011 RP-177 2009 Jeep Cherokee 1982 Coleman Redwood pup |
Posted By: Brin
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2011 at 9:51pm
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Iteach5th, have you put in the microwave yet? We were wondering if there is enough room behind the microwave to plug into the plug if it is in the same cabinet? We have a 175 and I believe that the microwave that came with ours has its cord running out a hole in the cabinet on the sink side and plugged into an outlet on the outside of the cabinet. I am not at home to verify this and haven't really done much in it since last fall. Just a thought as to why the plug may have been in the original position. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense to put it in the cabinet. ------------- Terri and Craig and Panzer 2009 - 175 RPod 2000 Ford F250 XLT Extended Cab Diesel |
Posted By: Iteach5th
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2011 at 10:19pm
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Yes, I put in a Sharp Microwave/convection countertop model R-8208-B. There was plenty of room, I would double check your opening. ------------- "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford 2011 RP-177 2009 Jeep Cherokee 1982 Coleman Redwood pup |
Posted By: Brin
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2011 at 10:48pm
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That's good. We may have a different size microwave. It came with the pod. I wonder why they put the plug in the overhead cabinet??? That seemed silly. ------------- Terri and Craig and Panzer 2009 - 175 RPod 2000 Ford F250 XLT Extended Cab Diesel |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 1:38pm
It may be a building code issue, the one in our house has the outlet (single outlet like in the 'pod, definitely due to code) in a separate cabinet. I will be converting my single outlet back to 2, though.  ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: profmagickb
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2011 at 1:53pm
Maybe so you can unplug it easily.....or quickly.....if needed....
or a moisture buildup issue...... just guessing..... ------------- I can't even begin to describe it.... you would just have to see for yourself.... |