Convection Microware upgrade question

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So when we ordered our RV they only had the Convection/Microwave combo available IF the microwave oven wasn't in a slide. e.g. a kitchen slide with the microwave built in couldn't have the convection oven. What's the reasoning for this? I know my fridge vents are all on the side of the slide and not in the roof like other RV's. Are there any downsides to installing one of these?

We're about to start full-timing in our trailer and I would love to upgrade to a convection microwave for simplicity sake.

blangen · Answer

In my 2004 Damon, the combo convection microwave is in the slide.  There is a vent out the back of the oven but some custom made galvanized duct work deflects it and brings it out the front of the built-in grill which surrounds the unit.  There are only a couple of screws attaching the duct to the oven... the rest of the connection is just aluminum tape that seals around the edges.  In short, vent it out the front and you should have no problem at all.

genecop · Answer

Upgrade away, no problem, you may have to modify for front exhaust, just a simple direction comes with the oven.....

4advtr · Answer

I just talked with the rep for our RV and the only reason they didn't have it for an option was that the unit they use wouldn't fit into the smaller space that was available in the kitchen slides.  Now if I can just find a nice small stainless micro/convection combo unit I'll be set.

blangen · Answer

4advtr wrote:I just talked with the rep for our RV and the only reason they didn't have it for an option was that the unit they use wouldn't fit into the smaller space that was available in the kitchen slides.  Now if I can just find a nice small stainless micro/convection combo unit I'll be set.Here's the Sharp 930  that was the exact replacement for my original from 2004.... so they've been making it for a long time.  Anyway... will this fit?  If you add about an inch on each side and about 3 inches on the top and bottom, you can use the optional built-in grill for around the edges.  Again, not cheap... but very good, in my opinion.PS: Amazon has it a little cheaper and with free shipping.

4advtr · Answer

blangen wrote:Here's the Sharp 930  that was the exact replacement for my original from 2004.... so they've been making it for a long time.  Anyway... will this fit?  If you add about an inch on each side and about 3 inches on the top and bottom, you can use the optional built-in grill for around the edges.  Again, not cheap... but very good, in my opinion.PS: Amazon has it a little cheaper and with free shipping.Nice!  I don't mind the price if it offers useful features.  Since we'll be full-timing anything I can do to make cooking easier will easily be offset by healthier diet and fuller pocketbook (i.e. less eating out).  I'll have to measure the space in ours.

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