change out apollo microwave OTR oven

[ebe85635]

My apollo halftime OTR microwave/convection oven has
finally and completely quit working. I can't find a microwave/convection to replace it so I'm just going with an under the counter microwave. I was wondering if anybody knows how the Apollo is mounted to the wall or where I may locate an installation manual for the apollo. Knowing this information would help me with picking a new oven.RV repair man tells me I need to build a shelf to hold the new microwave. I believe that a new oven could be mounted just like the apollo is.

[ebe85635]

mikestoc wrote:
I found a proper sized Kenmore microwave/convection oven to replace my Apollo but that was about 6 years ago. I removed the exhaust fan system mounted on the rear of the Apollo and the duct mounted on top, which removes the heat from the enclosure and mounted it on the Kenmore. The biggest challenge was to find a 120v source within the Kenmore that I could steel power from to power the fan when the convection oven was on. It is still in service in my Montana.

You used to be able to find an Apollo Half Time Oven at Walmart online but I just checked and it was no longer there.

my oven is mounted inside a housing unit made by apollo that holds the exhaust fan and the light with venting on the sides and top. so did you just take the oven out and slide Kenmore into the Apollo housing. No one sell these ovens anymore. I called Apollo, all they could do is to send me the insides, for $400.00. I would need to install them myself of course they would send instructions.

[mikestock]

I found a proper sized Kenmore microwave/convection oven to replace my Apollo but that was about 6 years ago. I removed the exhaust fan system mounted on the rear of the Apollo and the duct mounted on top, which removes the heat from the enclosure and mounted it on the Kenmore. The biggest challenge was to find a 120v source within the Kenmore that I could steel power from to power the fan when the convection oven was on. It is still in service in my Montana.

You used to be able to find an Apollo Half Time Oven at Walmart online but I just checked and it was no longer there.

[ebe85635]

king yankee wrote:
Answer is yes but my microwave was located under the propane burners. Where's yours?

Mine is the over the range model. Has the range hood light and fan built-in and is connect to wall and the ceiling. I dont know how to post a picture in forum.

[Teacher_s_Pet]

We have an Apollo 1/2 Time Oven in our B+, it is a pain since it draws just under 18 amps according to my AmWatt Meter. It pops breakers if the AC, any auxiliary electric heat, the CAMCO electric water heater conversion element or hair tools are on at the same time. The Sharp convection/microwave in our Phaeton draws less than 8 amps and causes few problems.

[king_yankee1]

Answer is yes but my microwave was located under the propane burners. Where's yours?

[ebe85635]

king yankee wrote:
ebe85635 In December 2014 I also had to replace my Apollo microwave/oven. That's after searching 4 months and numerous calls. I ended up removing the front trim plate, as stated above I removed the microwave and plastic base, turned the base over and was able to find a microwave oven from Sears that is the exact fit for the trim opening. I may not have an oven now but I don't have issues with it now either. Microwave works great and with a turn table. It was really easy to do over. It was finding a microwave that fits. Since December we have traded our class C and bought a new Tiffin 32SA. hope this helps Pal. Good luck. Bruce

@king yankee, If I'm understanding you correctly, you removed just the oven from the housing that is mounted to the wall and ceiling, and mounted the new microwave inside the old apllio housing

[king_yankee1]

ebe85635 In December 2014 I also had to replace my Apollo microwave/oven. That's after searching 4 months and numerous calls. I ended up removing the front trim plate, as stated above I removed the microwave and plastic base, turned the base over and was able to find a microwave oven from Sears that is the exact fit for the trim opening. I may not have an oven now but I don't have issues with it now either. Microwave works great and with a turn table. It was really easy to do over. It was finding a microwave that fits. Since December we have traded our class C and bought a new Tiffin 32SA. hope this helps Pal. Good luck. Bruce

[ebe85635]

Thanks sljkansas I will give them a call. From what I have heard the company does not make this oven or the parts for them. I did call Apollo and they said they would send me new insides but I would need to install them myself I had so many problems with this oven I would like to replace it.

[ebe85635]

@edatlanta, there is not a cabinet above this oven and no access to the top of the oven. There is small openings at the top of the oven and I can see the four bolts holding the oven to the ceiling, But I have to take the microwave unit out of the housing to get to them...I guess that's how it's done. I cannot find an 24in over the range microwave/convection oven all are over 29+ inches wide. There are 24" microwaves I can use but they lack a light an exhaust fan, so I will need to install a range hood also. My dilemma is how to secure the top of the oven and if the new wall mounts can be installed to any area of the wall and how access the top of the microwave.

[sljkansas]

I have one in my Big Horn. To remove it you take the plastic front bezel off the front of the Apollo, there is 4 screws. There is a plastic base under the Apollo, just lift the oven up and out of the cabinet.

There is a Company that repaired them, you will need to go the the Heartland RV website to get the name of the Co.

[ebe85635]

@colliehauler, I have seen the metal shelves. Not sure how to secure the microwave when driving. That my be my only option.

[bob_nestor]

As others have said, the problem with replacing the Apollo is finding something with similar dimensions. I have one in my Class B that is only partially functional and I've looked for replacements. My problem isn't width as much as depth. Sharp makes some nice units that would fit and they even made a trim kit for them allowing for a built-in installation. Sadly they stopped making the trim kit. The microwave units appear to be nearing EOL since they're now available at places like Walmart for next to nothing.

[edatlanta]

You should find 4 bolts that go into the top of the Apollo from the cabinet above it. When they are removed the unit will pivot forward from a J hook bracket mounted on the wall behind it.

Were you able to find any oven that was the same width as the Apollo? Mine is still working so far, but I will be faced with this eventually.

[colliehauler]

Good luck finding one. It's not as wide as a residential model and that's what I ran into. Yes it's mounted to the wall. After searching for a Appolo replacement I built a shelf used steel instead of wood since it was over the stove. I purchased a convection microwave for the shelf.