Oven space for dishwasher

I think it should be doable.

You would of course need to figure out routing of water supply and drain lines, and provide for an electrical connection. It might also be worth investigating what is underneath the space where the oven currently is; on my motorhome, that's the main electrical panel, which it would probably be best to avoid getting wet, so some sort of shield or diverter in case of overflow would (in my case, at least) be a good idea.

I don't think you'll be able to just remove the oven. It is made as a unit with the cooktop.

When you are out for several months at a time dishes, silverware and pans do get greasy. Year before last I utilized the cabinet below the cooktop by removing the doors and shelf on our 2007 HR Endeavor. I tapped into the microwave circuit for 110V thinking I wouldn't every use the microwave and dishwasher at the same time. Water hookup was simple. The drain line was a bear trying to find a place for tap in. I finally snaked in around to a grey water clean out under the sink. Install required some wood working but not a lot.

It was really nice to have clean dishes, etc.

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.

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.

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....Dennis

I 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.

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....Dennis

I like cake and pie. My DW bakes great. I am keeping my oven. What about the
Plumbing changes?

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