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Microwave motorhome advice

Heethers replied on 11/10/2019 10:01

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Heethers

Motorhomer from Cheshire

Posted on 11/10/2019 10:01

 Hi on our Autotrail t625 we have a cupboard above the cooker with a 240 plug  with a isolation switch, l assume its for a microwave. Not sure if one was fitted and then removed by the original owner before we bought it. My question is do l have to have a special microwave fitted or will standard one be ok. In my Coachman vip 2014 it was in the cupboard, just plugged in, cant quite remember how it was fixed. Will l need to fix the standard one in some way or order the correct microwave with fitting kit.

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Tammygirl replied on 16/10/2019 11:15

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Tammygirl

Motorhomer from Perthshire
Posted on 15/10/2019 23:16 by rayjsj

Sounds like it is overheating, probably through lack of air circulation. Trouble with factory fitted ones, you are relying on the designers/fitters doing their job correctly and reading the ovens instructions.

I prefer standard (albeit small) generally available oven.Much cheaper too.See my previous posts.

 

 

Posted on 16/10/2019 11:15

Agree it overheating but it only does it with Poppadoms, weird.

meldrew replied on 05/11/2019 18:25

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meldrew

Posted on 05/11/2019 18:25

The problem with microwaves are I believe twofold, The need for them to be adequately vented and a micowave that is deemed suitable for use in a motorhome (insurance could be an issue if something went wrong and it was not suitable). The 3 makes usually used are Russell Hobbs, Sharp and Daewoo(not sure they are still available) I would contact the maker of your m/home and ask their advice on aftermarket fitment and then buy it online. Fitting is usually done by removing the existing feet and screwing/bolting to/thro a locker floor, but don't expect it to be rattle free!!

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