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rfuerst911sc

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Posted: 01/23/12 05:28pm

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I have a 1968 Avion TC and as I plan the refurb I'm thinking about adding/updating the appliances. When adding a microwave is it a good idea to get the smallest available in regards to wattage ? I was in Home Depot the other day and they had Magic Chef 700 watt compact microwave ovens on clearance for $39.99. While the price was attractive I was really interested in it because it was 700 watts. I didn't realize they came this low I thought 900 was the lowest. So for you guys and gals that have them what wattage are you using ? Is there such a thing as a over the range compact microwave ?

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Posted: 01/23/12 05:35pm

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I would like to know the answer too, as we have a cook top in our Avion C-10 TC, and would like to add a microwave or a convection microwave. Understanding that it would require shore power or a generator to run it, but still interested, as we would mount it below our current cook-top in leiu of an oven.

Thanks for asking the question!

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Posted: 01/25/12 10:44pm

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I am planning on making the same upgrade to my T/C that I had in my last Class "A". I removed the stove/oven (I never used the oven in the 10 years that I had it before the upgrade). I installed a propane three burner cook top and made a cabinet underneath for the portable ice maker. Then I removed the 1000W microwave in the cabinet over the range area. I then changed out the 15A circuit breaker for the M/Wave and installed a 20A. I ran a 12/2 with ground romex to the new M/wave junction box and installed a convection/microwave. I had a carpenter friend reface the installation to look built-in.

I even had my 2500/5000W inverter (with two banks of T-105's) setup so that I could transfer to my 30A 110V service. That way I could run the Micro and my under cabinet coffee pot in the morning with out having to fire the gene and wake other campers.

I used that setup for three years before I sold the Coach. Worked great.

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Posted: 01/23/12 05:55pm

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Depends on yer input service, if yer running a 20 amp feed line, I'd stick with a 700 watt unit, which is what I fitted into my 1974 KIT, though I simply modified a $35.00 Emerson Radio Company microwave into an under cabinet mount.

I run mine off my cheapy 1200 watt Champion generator.

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Posted: 01/23/12 06:02pm

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I too 700 compact unit. I also made mine into an over the range. I also store my compact coffee pot in there when on the move.

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Posted: 01/23/12 06:43pm

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Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll go grab one on sale before they are gone.

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Posted: 01/27/12 10:39pm

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Chuck and Di wrote:

Why change breakers?
A 15A feed will happily power a 1500W device, let alone a 700W microwave.
Am I missing something?

My microwave/convection required a 20A circuit as per the installation instructions. I know that the one that I installed in my parent's house also required a 20A circuit.

Just following instructions.

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Posted: 01/28/12 12:06am

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I have had a 700 watt microwave in my TC for over seven years. Like Joe, I mounted it under a cabinet. For me, it was important that the Honda 2000 could run my microwave, it does.

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Posted: 01/28/12 03:18am

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Reddog1 that is the main reason I asked the question. I currently do not have a generator but I can see one in the future. Not knowing if I'll go with a 2,000 or 3,000 watt version is why I asked. I know going from a 700 to a 900 isn't that big a deal but then add current draw from AC, water heater ,coffee maker and so on it all adds up.