Convection Microwave - Reliable Brands / Models?

[turtlebd]

Hi there,
I am new to RV.Net and am looking for some advice. My husband and I purchased a used 2006 Puma fifth wheel and used it last summer. We discovered that the microwave had some faulty buttons and on one of our trips the glass turntable shattered going over some terrible roads.

I am thinking instead of replacing it with just another microwave, that I would like to get a convection microwave instead. I do use our RV oven a few times on each trip, but hate having to get down on my knees on the floor and fiddle with a lighter and the oven buttons to get the thing lit! I would also love to have the extra oven capability in case I wanted to make 2 things at different temps, or make a larger quantity.

I have been trying to research and read reviews, but wondered what others thought of their brands/models and if they would recommend them.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

[jnharley]

We have the Dometic brand that came with our 5th wheel and we are on our 3rd one all under warranty. The first and third one cook so off temp that it is about 100 degrees below the set temp. The second one just stopped in mid cycle. Dometic does not repair them, only replaces them. It is now out of warranty so we are going to replace it with a GE Advantium soon. For me, I have to consider the location of our current outside vent and the upward swing of my glass top stove cover. We remove the glass turntable and lay it on the bed. I used to put down a piece of non skid shelf liner and turn the turntable over. It was fine there until our trip to Alaska last summer. It came out, landing on the floor. It did not break , just a chip which is amazing. I would not recommend the Dometic brand. I think you can set up the Advantium to vent inside much like it would do in an apartment or condo,

[sdetweil]

I have a Frigidaire, but the GE Advantum gets good marks see this discussion

[Ed_Gee]

The Sharp model R-1875-T is installed in an awful lot of motor homes. We sure like ours.

[Bumpyroad]

if the potential mounting location is up high, convection/MWs put out a lot of heat so venting is essential.
bumpy