Microwave Questions

[WaltP]

I'm trying to decide on the microwave for my 17B on order and have four basic questions.
1. What is the wattage of the built in?
2. What is the platter diameter?
3. Overall exterior dimensions?
4. Dimension of the cabinet if the oven is not installed?

Thanks for all help.

And BTW, how does the search function work here? It looks like you have to search each section separately, which seems awfully cumbersome.





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[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by WaltP

And BTW, how does the search function work here? It looks like you have to search each section separately, which seems awfully cumbersome.

I would suggest starting a separate topic in Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box about searching... but no, you don't need to search each sub-forum separately. Some notes to get you started:

• The Advanced Search isn't bad, and lets you specify which items such as which parts of the forum to search, and which members' posts to find, which can be useful.
• Most members recommend using the built-in Google Custom Search (at the bottom of the Search menu).
• I just do a Google search from my browser, outside of the forum, but add "site:escapeforum.org" as a search term, so Google only looks in this forum.

[Brian B-P]

I know that all of these are reasonable questions which have come up before, so I did a Google search of this site for "microwave model" and found some relevant topics:

• Microwave Convection oven

  This thread contains compartment dimensions... but for a different Escape model.

• Microwave Turntable

  This thread (which is now a couple of years old and so may no longer have valid information) specfies a Dometic CDMW07B as the model. I did a Google search for that model code and found lots of reference from parts suppliers (which say that it is made by LG and has a 9-3/4" diameter turntable) and a specs page from Dometic.

[sumac.rhus]

Back in November when I asked re the microwave (among a gazillion other questions) I received the following reply: RCA: RMW712
700 watt internal dimensions: 17" x 12" x 9"​ (external: 19.5" x 14" 11.5") 0.7 cu. ft If you look that model up on-line, you will no doubt be able to learn size of the dish, etc. Walmart carries this - so I went to look at one in person.
(Hope this helps -
Am in process of deciding particulars re a 17B as well)

[The Quilting Lady]

Try out the convection microwave before you think about installing them. Here is the experience I had a year ago.

My experience with a Dometic Convection Microwave. About a year and a half ago when I was equipping my new Casita I decided that I really wanted one and figured by the dimensions of the microwave and the cabinet it would fit. So I ordered one from Camping World. I could get it to fit, but when I read the directions I found you needed quite a bit of room on both sides and behind, on top and underneath. I tried it out in my kitchen and felt how extremely hot it got when on convection. The microwave worked just fine. When I tried using the convection I found it did not cook evenly. I could not get it to work like a normal oven. I tried biscuits. They did not rise well and cooked too done on the outside and not on the inside. I tried cookies and they came out terrible too. Fortunately Camping World sent me a packaging label and I was able to get a refund. I do not remember what model I had purchase.

[rbryan4]

Nancy, in reading all the reviews of the Dometic convection microwaves, and the myriad of issues with them breaking down or not cooking properly, I would not waste a dime on a Dometic. There may be a more reliable brand that will fit the enclosure, but haven't really looked. Our Cuisinart Convection Microwave at home works fantastic, but of course, it's not suitable for an RV.

[jennykatz]

We opted for the cabinet in the 21 .Then we bought a 700watt microwave that fits into the cabinet for $49.00 .I'm not sure what size cabinet is in the 17b trailer .When I get out to the trailer I can take measurements. There are plenty of small 600-700 microwaves that will fit into that space on the 21 .

[rubicon327]

The original post was regarding a regular microwave but I'll play along. It appears that Reace was not interested in installing convection type as late as fall 2015 based on posts. Recently though it appears he is working with Dave (H46Driver) to implement one in a new 21 due to roll out of ETI later this month. It sounds like it is a Contoure model. This is what Oliver uses. I bet it is much better than Dometic. My point is that we shouldn't wholesale reject a technology because one brand is inferior. It's great to see Reace has agreed to this customization that requires larger clearances around the unit. Hopefully we get a report on how it works once the owners have used it for awhile.

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[H46Driver]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

The original post was regarding a regular microwave but I'll play along. It appears that Reace was not interested in installing convection type as late as fall 2015 based on posts. Recently though it appears he is working with Dave (H46Driver) to implement one in a new 21 due to roll out of ETI later this month. It sounds like it is a Contoure model. This is what Oliver uses. I bet it is much better than Dometic. My point is that we shouldn't wholesale reject a technology because one brand is inferior. It's great to see Reace has agreed to this customization that requires larger clearances around the unit. Hopefully we get a report on how it works once the owners have used it for awhile.

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Yes, we will be putting in a Contoure convection/microwave. Reace is building the cabinet to the specs called for and we will do the actual install. Hoping it's going to fit/work. We had a Dometic in the Casita and it was awesome. BUT because of the heat it generated we never ran it above 320 on convection. Cookies and brownies were perfect every time so we were really happy with it. We'll definitely post a review as soon as we can assuming it does fit.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

... Recently though it appears he is working with Dave (H46Driver) to implement one in a new 21 due to roll out of ETI later this month.
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[StarvingHyena]

I noticed yesterday that Costco has two brands of small convention ovens ... Cruisinart and (I think) Oyster. They were much lighter than a microwave but both required 1800 watt input. That is a lot of power if you are not plugged in.


I thinking about removing my mico because of its ability to take the "shine" off my twin 6v batteries. The extra storage will be much more useful to me.


Tom

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by StarvingHyena

I noticed yesterday that Costco has two brands of small convention ovens ... Cruisinart and (I think) Oyster. They were much lighter than a microwave but both required 1800 watt input. That is a lot of power if you are not plugged in.

Yes, a resistance heater is much lighter than the magnetron and power supply of a microwave oven of similar power. Larger countertop ovens (including most convection units) are generally sized (electrically) to use all of the capacity of a 15-amp 120V circuit, but you might find a smaller toaster oven with less heating power.

Since anything in a non-microwave electric oven will typically take a significant amount of time to cook, the total energy used is substantial and not a good match with using battery power.

[The Quilting Lady]

Rubicon, I agree most whole heartedly.

and....

Dave, I am looking forward to seeing how your convection oven does and it looks like I may need some cooking lessons on how to use one. As mentioned above I had no luck with the one I tried out. It would be great just to have one appliance rather than an oven and microwave.

[H46Driver]

Originally Posted by The Quilting Lady

Rubicon, I agree most whole heartedly.

and....

Dave, I am looking forward to seeing how your convection oven does and it looks like I may need some cooking lessons on how to use one. As mentioned above I had no luck with the one I tried out. It would be great just to have one appliance rather than an oven and microwave.

Might be able to give you a demo on Feb 12! We're still keeping fingers crossed and hoping the cabinet will be correct in size as Reace will be working from the instruction sheet without oven in hand. They didn't have room to store it with the renovations going on so just wanted to operation using the manual.

[whitepine]

We requested the microwave opening measurement from ETI when we were working on our build sheet for our 21' escape. Decided to purchase our own microwave instead of ETI installing the RCA. However, the microwave we purchased will not fit into the area. While at the factory, we were told that ETI has to take the outside case off the microwave which they install & prep it so that it will stay in place during traveling. I don't know if the measurement for the area changed during ETI's makeover of that area, but we now have to hunt for a microwave to fit. We do have the oven so may choose to use the cabinet for storage instead of a microwave.

[jennykatz]

We did the same thing we wanted the finished look of the cabinets . We also had ETI run a wire to the batteries so I can hook up the wire to our inverter (when we get one ) I'm still trying to decide which one (pure sign or modified)and what wattage 1000-2000 . That way the only thing I will need 110ac for will be the 1100 Air conditioner .
btw we bought a black and decker 700 watt for $49.00 it fits perfectly (em720cpn-pmb 700watt .we have the dual batteries with solar .

[thoer]

jennykatz, do you know the interior dimensions of the 21's microwave cabinet? We had a microwave in the Scamp we had before our 17B and almost never used it, so we are leaning toward waiting to see if we need one in the 21.

The cabinet still has a 120V outlet in it even if you don't get the microwave?

[blhvet]

I asked the same question. I was told that the17B microwave cabinet has a plug, even with out the microwave

[KarenH]

Originally Posted by blhvet

I asked the same question. I was told that the17B microwave cabinet has a plug, even with out the microwave

One can request that it be omitted. I did as I thought it would interfere with what I planned to store in that area. Glad I did.

[StarvingHyena]

If you order the inverter.

Tom