Has anyone removed their oven and replaced it with a dishwasher? While I think the space is the right amount, I'd then need to install a stand alone range on top of the dishwasher. Think it is doable?

Begs the question...Why?:h Two plates, two forks, two knives, maybe two spoons and two glasses....two gallons of water to wash and rinse vs a dishwasher using up to 12 gallons each time it's used. Then there's the weight, 60# and power usage. If you or your SO like to cook, removing the oven seems counter-productive...Things to consider.Since there's different strokes for different folks, to be able to accurately answer your question, it depends on the type and model of dishwasher you're considering. A countertop is about the size of a microwave but I'm assuming you're looking at a slimline. Every mfg posts specs on their units. Measure twice and cut once. Only you can determine how much effort will be spent with the changeout....Dennis

Executive wrote:Begs the question...Why?:h Two plates, two forks, two knives, maybe two spoons and two glasses....two gallons of water to wash and rinse vs a dishwasher using up to 12 gallons each time it's used. Then there's the weight, 60# and power usage. If you or your SO like to cook, removing the oven seems counter-productive...Things to consider.Since there's different strokes for different folks, to be able to accurately answer your question, it depends on the type and model of dishwasher you're considering. A countertop is about the size of a microwave but I'm assuming you're looking at a slimline. Every mfg posts specs on their units. Measure twice and cut once. Only you can determine how much effort will be spent with the changeout....DennisI like cake and pie. My DW bakes great. I am keeping my oven. What about the Plumbing changes?

Executive wrote:Begs the question...Why?:h Two plates, two forks, two knives, maybe two spoons and two glasses....two gallons of water to wash and rinse vs a dishwasher using up to 12 gallons each time it's used. Then there's the weight, 60# and power usage. If you or your SO like to cook, removing the oven seems counter-productive...Things to consider.Since there's different strokes for different folks, to be able to accurately answer your question, it depends on the type and model of dishwasher you're considering. A countertop is about the size of a microwave but I'm assuming you're looking at a slimline. Every mfg posts specs on their units. Measure twice and cut once. Only you can determine how much effort will be spent with the changeout....DennisI know it is supposed to work that way but we seem to generate 5 times the amount of dishes that you would normally think! My biggest challenge is finding a stand alone gas range that will fit on top of the dishwasher.

I'm interested in the responses. Washing dishes by hand while not terribly cumbersome, takes counter space especially if you don't have a dual sink. Then they sit there taking up precious counter space while they dry - usually in time for the next meal to dirty more dishes. I have very little counter space and it's easily filled up with meal prep or dishes, not enough room for both. There are reasons why every S&B home has a dishwasher. It's a nice place to wash and dry dishes leaving counter space for other things. I would much rather have a dishwasher than an oven. We've used our oven a total of 3 times in 3 years. I wash dishes several times a day.

I seem to remember http://www.jackdanmayer.com/ these folks did what your are wanting to do with one of their 5th wheels. You'll need to go back through their archives to locate a post about adding a dishwater or send them a message.

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Oasisbob
Explorer
Nov 04, 2015
I have four dish washers. One is in college. Never seen this as an option anywhere. My youngest is six. Ok I'll stop now. Best of luck
prstlk
Explorer
Nov 04, 2015
Bio degradable paper plates, bowls. Huge difference in washing.
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Nov 04, 2015
Wife would leave me if we had to use paper plates. We have fine china and sterling silver onboard. The wine glasses are GLASS. My Manhattan glasses are GlASS (keep in the freezer). We LIVE HERE and we want all the comforts of home. I do the dishes from time to time but I wish Janet did not have to. IF WE HAD THE ROOM we would absolutely have a dish washer.
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Nov 04, 2015
To start, our new coach came with a dishwasher....it was fun to show off, but now we love it and wouldn't be without one.

"bhivetravels".....I would remove the oven, install the dishwasher, and then install a True Induction cooktop. My coach came with a very high end Princess 2 burner cooktop. It was the only thing in my coach that used propane. I removed it and covered the spot with the inset mounted induction unit.
sportech
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
This was the first change to my coach after purchase. I bought a stainless steel Kitchen Aid drawer dishwasher on e....y along with a stainless steel cook top (Amana), same brand as the oven. Ended up selling the old oven at the same site for a net cost of $300. As a previous poster noted, it is very quiet. Water and sewer line runs right behind the DW and there was a power outlet under the sink that I tapped into. The hardest part was cutting the cabinet to fit the dishwasher. I did it while in a storage lot not near my well equipped shop. I have even used it while in a Wal...t parking lot! I was also able to create additional storage below the dw. Fits all the pots and pans.

[img]http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Sportech2/media/1%20Amana%20Range%20in%202007%2040E.jpg.html?filters[user]=119849535&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0[/img] Original oven
[img]http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Sportech2/media/Dishwasher%20and%20Cooktop%20Final.jpg.html?filters[user]=119849535&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2[/img] Dishwasher and stove top
[img]http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Sportech2/media/8%20Pots%20and%20Pans%20Drawer.jpg.html?filters[user]=119849535&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1[/img] Storage drawer below dishwasher

Dave
07 Revolution 40E
Busskipper
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
bhivetravels wrote:
Has anyone removed their oven and replaced it with a dishwasher? While I think the space is the right amount, I'd then need to install a stand alone range on top of the dishwasher. Think it is doable?

Did not do it, but I ordered the Coach with the Dishwasher - seems simple to me, can bake in the Convection Micro and use it very seldom - but we have dishes after every meal so for me the Dishwasher first and because the oven is too small to roast a full sized turkey it really is not much good to me.

JMHO,
Blaster_Man
Explorer
Nov 05, 2015
No dishwasher, no oven...do not need and would not use either enough to lose all that great storage space.

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