tylerm96 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Hi everyone! Recently I bought a used RV and now have to get a few things including a microwave. Browsed a couple of websites like https://highskyrvparts.com/rv-parts/appliances/rv-microwaves and it seems that the prices on RV microwaves are on average 50-70 dollars higher. Can't I just get a regular one? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks Edited June 4, 2021 by tylerm96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Welcome to the Escapee forums. The only thing special about an RV microwave is the way that it mounts into the cabinets. When ours failed I removed it, modified the area to a shelf with some hold downs for it and bought the new one at Lowe's. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerm96 Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 I thought so Thanks Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack L Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 In two different Travel trailers I replaced the microwaves with 50$ ones from the big box stores. Just make sure you fasten it in place properly and have the proper air space around it The RV's ones are a big rip off Jack L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Kirk W said: The only thing special about an RV microwave is the way that it mounts into the cabinets. Quite a few RVs use standard "Over the Range 30"" microwave ovens that don't require any special accommodations. Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo18 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Also, you will need to be careful how the microwave vents. Many home microwaves vent on the sides, but at least the one I have in my motorhome vents in the back, so it is hard to find a replacement. And you do have to make sure it is securely fastened down so it does not go flying during a hard stop!! Big tip: Before you drive, always make sure your microwave door is shut securely. If not, glass plate will fly out and break into a million pieces. And I know from experience they are VERY hard to replace just the glass plate. Luckily, I found an RV dealer who always kept the plates and the turntable plastic things when he had to trash a microwave!! He had a whole box of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57becky Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 When we replaced our microwave last year, had it delivered from BestBuy, and the only modification needed was to change the vent diverter from pointing up to pointing out the back. Otherwise, the installation was fairly straight forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 When ours died I found the exact same microwave at Walmart except for the vent. I just changed the case, I threw the new one on a shelf in the garage just incase I needed to return the new one under warranty. It would have been quite easy to make a new vent if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bartelt Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 take some measurements and get an inverter microwave(not just the same old type that cycles 100% power). The inverter type runs constant at whatever power level you set it at(reduced power level and better food heating). perfect for limited power situations like an rv/generator use. I ordered a Panasonic NN-SA651S off amazon. they're not expensive, but you'll love the way it heats. have in my house as well. just have to be sure you anchor it in place & I drilled more vent holes in the cabinet blank off above it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 9 hours ago, Solo18 said: Before you drive, always make sure your microwave door is shut securely. If not, glass plate will fly out and break into a million pieces. And if you leave the turntable plate in it bounces madly. Some microwaves have internal sensors (Our Sharp microwave/convection is one) It is also fragile. When we move we put the plate on the sear of a recliner. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Jinx & Wayne said: And if you leave the turntable plate in it bounces madly. Some microwaves have internal sensors (Our Sharp microwave/convection is one) It is also fragile. When we move we put the plate on the sear of a recliner. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Hmm , you folks must drive like you're in a wreck em derby . I've been driving our Monaco for 11 years and never once has the turn table come out of the Sharp . I've never even heard a rattle from it . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Pat & Pete said: Hmm , you folks must drive like you're in a wreck em derby . I've been driving our Monaco for 11 years and never once has the turn table come out of the Sharp . I've never even heard a rattle from it . Wonder if it is a case of motorhome versus trailer when it comes to the bouncing inside? Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Barbaraok said: Wonder if it is a case of motorhome versus trailer when it comes to the bouncing inside? I'm sure there's a difference . I do see 'some' trailers that seem to bob down the road . Generally , those are the ones seen laying upside down just a while after . Some folks pull way too fast and have the load in the wrong places . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Barbaraok said: Wonder if it is a case of motorhome versus trailer when it comes to the bouncing inside? Absolutely! A fiver is a constant 7.4 earthquake. At that is traveling at 60 mph max with an improved suspension. And we are loaded properly (Smartweigh confirmed). Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Barbaraok said: Wonder if it is a case of motorhome versus trailer when it comes to the bouncing inside? Having had both, a motorhome will always have a better ride, mostly because they are intended to have people in them. Most trailers don't even have any shock absorbers. The diesels that have air ride are by far better than any of the trailers or other motorhomes either. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Ah, come-on gals and guys. Vibration in the living space, while driving is dependent on it's suspension, it's frame and for trailers, how it is connected to its truck. My huge diesel truck's suspension is air with shock absorbers for every wheel, and my hitch is supported by 4 air bags and has two connecting it to my trailer is air. And my 5th wheel trailer has a 6 wheel independent suspension (https://www.morryde.com/products/independent-suspension-system/) that is equal to or better than the motor home anyone on this forum has, or had. Living space vibration is not a generic motor home vs trailer debate. Edited June 5, 2021 by DanZemke clarity Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Barbaraok said: Wonder if it is a case of motorhome versus trailer when it comes to the bouncing inside? We even left things on the kitchen and bath counters in the motorhome and they didn't move. We had loose table chairs and recliners and they didn't move. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo18 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I drive a 32' motorhome, and the plate fell out because I had stopped at a rest area to heat food up for lunch. My error was not making sure the microwave door was thoroughly latched when I was done. (I always check cabinet doors and such before I head out in the morning.) However, even when it is latched, the plate has often bounced around inside to the point where it is no longer sitting on the middle pin correctly. My recliner does not move, but anything on my kitchen counter does move, especially if I am on a highway with lots of small chuckholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 3 hours ago, 2gypsies said: We had loose table chairs and recliners and they didn't move. I hope that you never have a serious accident. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 7 hours ago, DanZemke said: my 5th wheel trailer has a 6 wheel independent suspension (https://www.morryde.com/products/independent-suspension-system/) that is equal to or better than the motor home anyone on this forum has, or had. My observation is that fivers with that level of vibration absorption are only slightly more common than hen's teeth. Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Our microwave tray used to bounce out of place once in awhile on particularly rough roads. Since we started putting a loaf of bread or a package of rolls on the tray before heading out, it hasn't happened again. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 7 hours ago, 2gypsies said: We even left things on the kitchen and bath counters in the motorhome and they didn't move. We had loose table chairs and recliners and they didn't move. We've always left some things on the counter while traveling. Most don't go anywhere. However, ask me how I know not leave the coffee grinder out! 😁 Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danandfreda Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 We have left a pair of sunglasses on a 3 inch wide smooth shelf and they never moved. We forgot to take down a picture on the bedroom wall and it was still there 5 hours later. I’ve heard of all kinds of stories about it’s like an “earthquake” and I think a lot of it depends on the trailer or fifth wheel and driving habits. We left a roll of paper towels standing on end on the counter from Tennessee to Illinois and never fell over. Must not be that rough in the fiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 A lot depends on the weight of the trailer. Physics is a great thing. Our fiver weighs about 20,000# and inertia keeps everything in pretty good shape inside. We do, or rather my DW does, carefully batten everything down, but even when we forget something, it's still pretty much in the same place at the end of the day. That is, unless it's a miserably rough road. Then there's bound to be some Mixmaster effect. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 If you don't have an oven you might want to consider a combination microwave/convection oven unit. I have a Panasonic inverter type in my motorhome and my house. I hardly use the microwave function in my motorhome but use the convection oven a lot. I've cooked up to a 13 pound turkey in mine. Quote Tom—————————————————2005 Born Free 24' Rear Bath Towing 1978 VW Bug convertible Minneapolis, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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