Switch out microwave with convection

[Rendon]

Hi, newbee here again! I have a 30" microwave in my RV. I have a GE 30" microwave/convection in my home. Can I switch these out and if so is there anything special that needs to be done like rewiring, fuses, etc? I love my GE and that was the only thing missing in this RV. A Convection Microwave!

Thanks

[clyon51]

Originally Posted by Rendon

Hi, newbee here again! I have a 30" microwave in my RV. I have a GE 30" microwave/convection in my home. Can I switch these out and if so is there anything special that needs to be done like rewiring, fuses, etc? I love my GE and that was the only thing missing in this RV. A Convection Microwave!

Thanks

I see no reason why not. What you might need is the proper wall mount to hang the MW from. You may use the one from your house if it came with one. Basically, most weight is hung from the wall, then the top front is hung from a cabinet above. It should be obvious once you remove the old one. No electrical or fuses is necessary.

[krivanj]

Look carefully at the heat exhaust openings. Your RV microwave may have a louvre. You might have to build some for your convection oven if you install it in the compartment made for the microwave. Convection ovens get hotter.

[NeilV]

Home Depot has the Sharp Convection Microwave commonly used in RV's and at a conservative price too. The mount is considered more appropriate to RV use compared to the GE and Whirlpools.

Another thing to consider is that the GE or Whirlpool Convection in the home is usually 1,700 watts or almost 15 amps which you may not have available with the AC, Fridge, lights, converter, etc also running and the 1,700 watt oven also requires a dedicated circuit breaker. Some of the GE Convection units are also 220 volts only and won't work in an RV anyway.

850 watt (7 amp) Sharp Convection Microwave - Currently $428.49:
Sharp 1.1 cu. ft. 850W Over the Range Convection Microwave Oven in Black-R1875T at The Home Depot

[Rendon]

Thank you for that info. I'm printing out the MW link and I will check it out. My GE vents thru the top. The man I'm buying the RV from said he replaced the MW so I will ask him where he got it. I was so hoping to just switch them but that may not be possible.

[Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376]

A standard home unit will work. Most of them have the option of venting through the top or out of the back. I just recently replaced my old GE Micro / convection for a new Samsung Micro / convection / broiler. Home depot had them on sale for $484.00. The swap took a couple of hours with no drama.

[Selah]

Two things to be aware of; what it the voltage requirement for your home unit and does the home unit vent to the outside. It is one of the most desirable features of the RV convection oven is that when done it vents excess heat to the outside. It puts very little extra heat into the coach.

[Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376]

Does anyone read a post in its intirety? A 110 volt unit will work. Late model rvs use standard home micro wave 30 inch ovens. They are either vented through the top or the back. They come with all the brackets needed to mount on the wall. Most allow you to choose which direction to vent.

[Rendon]

Originally Posted by Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376

Does anyone read a post in its intirety? A 110 volt unit will work. Late model rvs use standard home micro wave 30 inch ovens. They are either vented through the top or the back. They come with all the brackets needed to mount on the wall. Most allow you to choose which direction to vent.

Hi Rick,

My home convection vents out the top. Would it be better to vent out the back to keep the heat down inside? And if it vents out the back, do I need to install a vent? Sorry if this sounds stupid!
Peggy

[Rick 2005 Dolphin 5376]

The Samsung I bought gave me 3 choices. Out the back, the top and out the front. I would not vent out the front. To stinky to do that. It's easy to pop a vent out the side of the RV, if you are handy with tools. If not, pay someone who is. Mine was already vented out the rear so installing a new unit was pretty easy.

[NeilV]

Remember to watch out for high wattage home microwaves especially if you have a 30 amp RV. A typical home microwave will use half the available power in a 30 amp RV. An 850 watt microwave convection oven is typically what goes in an RV to prevent overloading the circuits. Also pay attention to the back plate. The back plate on my 1,700 watt GE in my house is barely what I consider adequate for something stationary and totally inappropriate in anything that moves. The $428.49 Sharp at Home Depot has the heavier duty back plate and is an exact match to many that Winnibago put in their coaches.

[Rendon]

Thank you Neil, I will consider that Sharp model. I really want a convection and I found a place close to me that does work on motorhomes plus offers storage which is where my Coach will be going as I cannot park it at my home. I'm finally picking up my Itasca tomorrow. The snow really put a damper on things. The owner had to have a load of gravel delivered today to put on his driveway just to be able to drive the RV out!! So tomorrow is a big day for me and I'm saying my prayers to guide me and keep me safe traveling down the highway. It is 1 1/2 hrs away and being a NEWBEE my experience driving is slim to none. I've gotten a lot of advice and pointers thru this forum. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I will take my time and be cautious.

[Rendon]

Thank you Rick. I will look into that model also. So many decisions!

[NeilV]

Are the roads heavily salted now? Make sure you clean up the underside of the coach to get the salt off the bin frames and such before the warm weather comes.

Your Itasca should have come with the Sharp from the factory and should have a metal plate inside the wall behind the paneling sized for that models mounting plate.

The Brochure for the 2004 Sunrise does list the Sharp Convection Microwave as the OEM unit on page 7 and it is shown installed with a through the wall outside vent on the parts listing I looked at:
http://media.goitasca.com/models/glo...unrise-bro.pdf