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naturist
Apr 17, 2026Nomad II
bid_time might have exaggerated a wee but, but the answer is solid. Very few RVs come with an inverter, and both AC and microwave are 120 volt AC appliances, not 12 volt DC. So nobody runs either while boondocking. If you simply MUST have a microwave to live, you will have to buy and install an inverter, and for a microwave, said inverter MUST be pure sine wave unit, not a modified sine wave one.
- way2rollApr 18, 2026Trailblazer
Or a generator.
- bid_timeApr 18, 2026Nomad III
Yes, I should have mentioned that. The best way to run the microwave is with a generator, and as an extra added bonus; provided it’s properly sized; you also can run the air conditioner.
And the real winner, I use the generator to keep my house and furnace running when the power goes out.
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