R-pod Owners Forum : MICROWAVE http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : MICROWAVE Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 03:55:23 +0000 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:53:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15525 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ MICROWAVE : cool, thanks. jon http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150227#150227 Author: hogone
Subject: 15525
Posted: 04 Dec 2022 at 7:53am

cool, thanks.  jon]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:53:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150227#150227 MICROWAVE : Yes. Remove the screws in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150226#150226 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15525
Posted: 04 Dec 2022 at 7:39am

Yes. Remove the screws in the surround and slide it out if I recall correctly. ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:39:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150226#150226 MICROWAVE : Are the stock microwaves esay... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150225#150225 Author: hogone
Subject: 15525
Posted: 04 Dec 2022 at 7:31am

Are the stock microwaves esay to remove?  I am assumming so.  jon]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:31:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150225#150225 MICROWAVE : At costco the other day -- they... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150156#150156 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 15525
Posted: 26 Nov 2022 at 10:46am

At costco the other day -- they had an interesting counter top bake oven that I thought might replace the one in our 179.  I seem to have trouble remembering the directions after i close the door on the factory combo oven that gets very little use.]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:46:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150156#150156 MICROWAVE : Ya, Ill look for one that vents... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150136#150136 Author: hogone
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 11:38am

Ya, Ill look for one that vents thru the front like the one I have at home.  Granted it is one thats above the stove which I really like since its completely out of the way.  Will have to yank old one out and get some measurements.  Not to worried about it, good winter project!!  Am considering getting a new rig(no rush by any means), a little bigger (not much).  I may start a new thread to start getting ideas,
recommendations, thoughts, etc.  jon
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:38:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150136#150136 MICROWAVE : Installing a generic microwave... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150135#150135 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 10:46am

Installing a generic microwave in an RV probably require some attention to air flow around the microwave, thus either an open space around it or some kind of decorative grill surround would be in order.  

We don't like those huge over stove microwaves, especially since we don't use it much, and don't like one sitting on the kitchen counter, so I built a cabinet for our kitchen to have a "built in" microwave out of the way.  I had to be sure to have adequate space in the cabinet design to allow for air flow.  Since I am not a microwave design engineer, I haven't a clue if there is enough, but so far we haven't burned down the house heating the occasional cup of coffee.
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:46:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150135#150135 MICROWAVE : Hogone, on the off chance your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150133#150133 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 10:05am

Hogone, on the off chance your micro quit because of a voltage problem where you are/we're camping, you might want to try it again somewhere else before replacing it.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:05:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150133#150133 MICROWAVE : "Any old microwave"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150131#150131 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 9:52am

"Any old microwave" would work, but you would need to figure out how to keep it in place. RV microwaves have the trim kit to keep it from falling out as you are rolling down the road. That being said, in spite of the claim of RV microwaves being "ruggedized" to take the bouncing around in an RV, I don't see how they are any different inside from a non-RV model.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:52:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150131#150131 MICROWAVE : Curious, can one just buy any... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150130#150130 Author: hogone
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 9:14am

Curious, can one just buy any old microwave, or does it need to be an "RV" microwave as you mentioned above Stephen?  jon]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:14:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150130#150130 MICROWAVE : We use our microwave a lot when... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150129#150129 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 8:51am

We use our microwave a lot when we have shore power or when I want to take the time to connect the generator. OTOH, we rarely use the convection part of it, so if it goes out (we are on our third), I will likely replace it with a plain microwave oven and use the folding Coleman camp oven for baking. That way, I can do that sort of thing outside and keep the heat out of the RPod.

I remember the oven/stove combinations my parents had in the trailer and the truck camper my parents had before they got their first motor home. In the days before seatbelt reqirements, we rode in the camper since there was no room in the cab for all of us as it was in the days before crew cabs became popular. We baked the Appian Way (or similar boxed mix) pizza while rolling down the road. We wouldn't be able to do that now.
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:51:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150129#150129 MICROWAVE : We use our microwave in our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150128#150128 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 8:13am

We use our microwave in our trailer to store plates and such.  On the rare occasions when we have camped with shore power available, the microwave remains as a storage cabinet.  I think in the two years we have owned a trailer with a microwave, we've used it once.  If it wasn't so much trouble, I'd take it out and store it away so it'd be available to put back in when we eventually sell the trailer.  The oven on our 3 burner stove, on the other hand, gets used occasionally to heat up preprepared meals that we cook at home, such as lasagna.  It works fine but does heat up the inside of the trailer, so I wouldn't want to use in in hot weather.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:13:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150128#150128 MICROWAVE : Thanks you guys, thats what I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150127#150127 Author: hogone
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 8:02am

Thanks you guys, thats what I figured....no biggy; will just get another(prob just microwave) or none at all and just make it a nice storage spot.  All day rain here but will enjoy to the fullest.  This park has a lodge and resteraunt.  They are serving Thanksgiving dinner, so will chow there!!  No ruffing it today.  Everyone have agreat day.  jon]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:02:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150127#150127 MICROWAVE : Never had one in my 177 and never... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150126#150126 Author: jato
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 7:46am

Never had one in my 177 and never priced a convection/microwave.  We have a simple microwave in our home and are pleased with that.  Been married for 46 years and are on our 3rd microwave.  First one, a Panasonic lasted 26 years.  Our second, Frigidaire was good for another 14 and our newest, an LG has been with us for 6 years.  Hopefully the trend doesn't continue as far as longevity goes.
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:46:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150126#150126 MICROWAVE : Correction: Microwaves are quite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150124#150124 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 7:28am

Correction: Microwaves are quite inexpensive. Convection-Microwaves are still quite expensive.

On Amazon, prices for RV Convection-Microwaves start at about $339 and up to well north of $500. OTOH, prices for RV Microwaves start as low as $161 for a FOREST RIVER MCG992ARB .9 MICROWAVE which is a Magic Chef microwave.
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:28:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150124#150124 MICROWAVE : Originally posted by StephenHUnfortunately,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150121#150121 Author: jato
Subject: 15525
Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 6:59am

Originally posted by StephenH

Unfortunately, it does not look good. I don't think the air circulation for them is the best and the heat builds up and does bad things to the electronics. If you don't need the convection part, I think replacing with a straight up microwave is probably a good move.


Agree, these are cheaply made and once an event like yours happens, simply throw it away (unfortunately) and purchase a new unit.  As you know, they are quite inexpensive.
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:59:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150121#150121 MICROWAVE : Unfortunately, it does not look... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150118#150118 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15525
Posted: 23 Nov 2022 at 10:13pm

Unfortunately, it does not look good. I don't think the air circulation for them is the best and the heat builds up and does bad things to the electronics. If you don't need the convection part, I think replacing with a straight up microwave is probably a good move.]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:13:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150118#150118 MICROWAVE : Happy Thanksgiving to all. Finally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150116#150116 Author: hogone
Subject: 15525
Posted: 23 Nov 2022 at 8:45pm

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Finally camping!!!  Great week to be out, as very few folks in the campgrounds, I think 4 others.  As I may have mention in other posts, its been awhile since the old rpod has been out.  Fired up the microwave this eve to heat up some water for Pam as she wanted some hot chocolate.  After about a 90 seconds, the microwave shut down completely, including the lighted control panal (like where the clock etc is).  After about 2 minutes, the control panel would light up and the microwave would again run for about 90 seconds and shut down.  No breakers tripped, etc; would just pop on again on its own (hope that all makes sense).  I am assuming this bad biy is fried for one reason or another.  Thoughts?  jon]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:45:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15525&PID=150116#150116