My apollo halftime OTR microwave/convection oven has finally and completely quit working. I can't find a microwave/convection to replace it so I'm just going with an under the counter microwave. I was wondering if anybody knows how the Apollo is mounted to the wall or where I may locate an installation manual for the apollo. Knowing this information would help me with picking a new oven.RV repair man tells me I need to build a shelf to hold the new microwave. I believe that a new oven could be mounted just like the apollo is.

Good luck finding one. It's not as wide as a residential model and that's what I ran into. Yes it's mounted to the wall. After searching for a Appolo replacement I built a shelf used steel instead of wood since it was over the stove. I purchased a convection microwave for the shelf.

You should find 4 bolts that go into the top of the Apollo from the cabinet above it. When they are removed the unit will pivot forward from a J hook bracket mounted on the wall behind it.Were you able to find any oven that was the same width as the Apollo? Mine is still working so far, but I will be faced with this eventually.

As others have said, the problem with replacing the Apollo is finding something with similar dimensions. I have one in my Class B that is only partially functional and I've looked for replacements. My problem isn't width as much as depth. Sharp makes some nice units that would fit and they even made a trim kit for them allowing for a built-in installation. Sadly they stopped making the trim kit. The microwave units appear to be nearing EOL since they're now available at places like Walmart for next to nothing.

@colliehauler, I have seen the metal shelves. Not sure how to secure the microwave when driving. That my be my only option.

I have one in my Big Horn. To remove it you take the plastic front bezel off the front of the Apollo, there is 4 screws. There is a plastic base under the Apollo, just lift the oven up and out of the cabinet. There is a Company that repaired them, you will need to go the the Heartland RV website to get the name of the Co.

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ebe85635
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
@colliehauler, I have seen the metal shelves. Not sure how to secure the microwave when driving. That my be my only option.
bob_nestor
Explorer III
Mar 12, 2015
As others have said, the problem with replacing the Apollo is finding something with similar dimensions. I have one in my Class B that is only partially functional and I've looked for replacements. My problem isn't width as much as depth. Sharp makes some nice units that would fit and they even made a trim kit for them allowing for a built-in installation. Sadly they stopped making the trim kit. The microwave units appear to be nearing EOL since they're now available at places like Walmart for next to nothing.
edatlanta
Explorer
Mar 12, 2015
You should find 4 bolts that go into the top of the Apollo from the cabinet above it. When they are removed the unit will pivot forward from a J hook bracket mounted on the wall behind it.

Were you able to find any oven that was the same width as the Apollo? Mine is still working so far, but I will be faced with this eventually.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Mar 11, 2015
Good luck finding one. It's not as wide as a residential model and that's what I ran into. Yes it's mounted to the wall. After searching for a Appolo replacement I built a shelf used steel instead of wood since it was over the stove. I purchased a convection microwave for the shelf.

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