Eventually Got Round To It - Microwave Remova

by Kingham Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:43 pm

I can probably count on two fingers the amount of times I’ve actually used my microwave, other than for bread storage, so armed with screwdriver, saw and sander, this morning saw the demise of it and its housing.

I like the shelf above the microwave, so I left that in situ.

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by Mel C Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:15 pm

Looks good, we he removed ours and had cupboard door put in place to match others.
Van so quiet now without the dreaded microwave rattle.

by bikeralw Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:34 pm

Looks much neater. Great job.
I don't have a microwave in my van, and if was given a choice of accessories, a microwave wouldn't even feature.
Who ever thought it was a good idea to put such a heavy device high up in a van?
From what I read they're prone to vibration damage anyway and are not designed to be shaken about in a motorhome.
Friends of mine with a non AS van admit to only ever using theirs to store toilet rolls.
Al.

by RogerThat Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:20 pm

Nice mod!!

I don't want to turn this in to a microwave vs "normal" cooking debate but I must admit, I wouldn't be without my microwave - I love it. Ready meals are done in 4 mins - ideal when the ferry is delayed and you don't rock up to a pitch until 9PM at night rolleyes

Mine is in a different place from yours though (think Symbol Plus kitchen layout) so it's not really in my way.

Would you have a photo of the inside, looking out?

Great job Kingham allthumbz

by Kingham Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:54 am

bikeralw wrote:Looks much neater. Great job.
I don't have a microwave in my van, and if was given a choice of accessories, a microwave wouldn't even feature.
Who ever thought it was a good idea to put such a heavy device high up in a van?
From what I read they're prone to vibration damage anyway and are not designed to be shaken about in a motorhome.
Friends of mine with a non AS van admit to only ever using theirs to store toilet rolls.
Al.

Thanks Al

I reported on the forum last year that the housing fixings all came loose and the shelf dropped. It was fixed under warranty, but quickly came loose again, meaning I had to beef it up myself. Poor design and much better without imo.

by Kingham Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:06 am

RogerThat wrote:Nice mod!!

I don't want to turn this in to a microwave vs "normal" cooking debate but I must admit, I wouldn't be without my microwave - I love it. Ready meals are done in 4 mins - ideal when the ferry is delayed and you don't rock up to a pitch until 9PM at night

Mine is in a different place from yours though (think Symbol Plus kitchen layout) so it's not really in my way.

Would you have a photo of the inside, looking out?

Great job Kingham

Thanks RogerThat,

I totally get that others love microwaves, but I don’t even have one at home and don’t eat microwave meals. (Actually incorrect now, as this one is now sitting on my kitchen bench awaiting a 3 pin plug snigger

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I’ll grab an internal pic later,

Ken.

by Kingham Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:17 am

RogerThat wrote:
..........Would you have a photo of the inside, looking out?.......

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by Weegie Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:11 pm

Snap!

Removed ours last year to leave exactly the same situation.

If you haven't already done so, you can replace the isolator switch in the shelf with a normal 3-pin socket. Makes for a great, out of the way, charging point.

by Kingham Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:22 pm

I haven’t done anything with it yet, but was going to contact AS to see if they have a combined 3 pin socket with USB outlets on the plate, like my domestic sockets.

by bikeralw Sat Jul 06, 2019 5:51 pm

When I get round to it, I plan to fit one of these.
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by RogerThat Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:30 pm

Thanks for the extra pics Kingham, it really looks great mate up!

by RogerThat Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:32 pm

Kingham wrote:I haven’t done anything with it yet, but was going to contact AS to see if they have a combined 3 pin socket with USB outlets on the plate, like my domestic sockets.

There wouldn't be enough room in the housing for a USB port too.

But you could fit a standard 3 pin mains and a USB port next to it?

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by Kingham Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:54 pm

bikeralw wrote:When I get round to it, I plan to fit one of these.
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That’s the type of thing I have in mind allthumbz

by Kingham Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:57 pm

RogerThat wrote:
Kingham wrote:I haven’t done anything with it yet, but was going to contact AS to see if they have a combined 3 pin socket with USB outlets on the plate, like my domestic sockets.

There wouldn't be enough room in the housing for a USB port too.

But you could fit a standard 3 pin mains and a USB port next to it?

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There’s plenty of room to extend the aperture for a double unit, or just as easy to put a socket and USB outlet side by side, as you suggest drinksallround

by sylvester1954 Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:23 am

Thanks for this. I really need to do the same in my Kingham, is it straightforward ie remove screws and wires or is there any sawing to be done?

by sylvester1954 Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:27 am

As an aside, l notice that you still have the pockets on the sink unit base. I could never understand why they are there and subsequently moved mine to bathroom wall above the bed. Now l can keep my phone, keys, wallet and bed time book to hand... Worth a try?

by Weegie Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:48 am

Hi Kingham,

We're not particularly happy with how the edging looks on our "new" unit - it's coming unstuck.

Could I ask what you've used for edging? Or have you left the exposed ends showing?

Thanks in advance.

Tommy.

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