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rjf7g
Explorer
Jan 04, 2015

Need a new *very small* microwave

The one thing I couldn't get to work as we were camping in our new to us 1999 American Cruiser is the 2004 Tappan TM5030W microwave. It measures 17.5" wide, 8.875" high, and 12" deep. The hole for the microwave is 18.25" x 9.75" x 12" and there needs to be some room for the air to circulate. Has anyone bought a new microwave recently? If so, what did you get? Thanks!
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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2015
    I carry one of those manual knob white faced 120VAC 500WATT WALMART EL-CHEAPO SPECIAL Microwaves ($25-$35) for my OFF-ROAD trips. Works great with my Inverter... Usually only used to warm up my coffee...



    Roy Ken
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2015
    Almost any 12v appliance isn't worth getting. To work properly, a MW needs a certain amount of energy input, and 12v has a hard time doing that, especially with appliances that heat.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2015
    Pull the cover. Some have a small glass fuse that may be blown.
  • rjf7g's avatar
    rjf7g
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2015
    pianotuna wrote:
    Hi,

    Look on trucker's sites for a 12 volt microwave?


    I would prefer a 110VAC one...but, this is something I might look in to. Thanks!
  • rjf7g's avatar
    rjf7g
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2015
    2oldman wrote:
    You mean it wouldn't run, wouldn't heat.. what?
    It won't heat. Having no success in finding a replacement, I did a little research on possibly repairing it. It seems to me that it is probably repairable...I would like a new microwave simply because I don't like the limited features on this one, but I may very well opt to repair this one as at least it fits!
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2015
    rjf7g wrote:
    The one thing I couldn't get to work.. is the 2004 Tappan TM5030W microwave.
    You mean it wouldn't run, wouldn't heat.. what?

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