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03-01-2022, 04:30 PM
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Member
Name: Iain
Trailer: Trillium outback
California
Posts: 33
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Removing a microwave
I never use this appliance, which is located above the tall cupboard in my 13 foot Trillium/Outback. I cannot figure out how to remove it, so that I can re-purpose the space. Any tips from my wise fellow-forumers?
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03-01-2022, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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Do you see any screws? Will it slide out? A picture will help.
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03-01-2022, 07:37 PM
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Member
Name: Iain
Trailer: Trillium outback
California
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darwin Maring
Do you see any screws? Will it slide out? A picture will help.
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Taking a photo only occurred to me after I posted, of course. Picture = thousand words will follow soon…
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03-01-2022, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dyquen
Taking a photo only occurred to me after I posted, of course. Picture = thousand words will follow soon…
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You might still be able to edit the original post and add a photo. Click on EDIT and then on GO ADVANCED.
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03-03-2022, 10:59 AM
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Member
Name: Iain
Trailer: Trillium outback
California
Posts: 33
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Thanks. I’ll try it right now…
The aluminum trim is very snug - it may be glued to the fibreglass. Just to recap, I want to remove this and turn it into usable storage
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03-03-2022, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
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It looks like there is a lip on the bottom that prevents it from slipping out.
See if you can remove that lip.
Open the cabinet under it to see if there are any fasteners holding it in.
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03-04-2022, 01:43 PM
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Member
Name: Iain
Trailer: Trillium outback
California
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darwin Maring
It looks like there is a lip on the bottom that prevents it from slipping out.
See if you can remove that lip.
Open the cabinet under it to see if there are any fasteners holding it in.
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I can get a grip of the microwave. It’s evidently attached to something, but I can’t see what or how…
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03-04-2022, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Pat
Trailer: 2006 Scamp 19 Deluxe
Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State on the Amish Trail in Cattaraugus County!
Posts: 621
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Look in the top of the cabinet below the microwave. There should be screws there. Remove the screws and it should pull right out. You will have to find out where it is plugged in.
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03-04-2022, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sergey
Trailer: 2014 Scamp 16 layout 4, 2018 Winnebago Revel 4x4
SW Florida
Posts: 852
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dyquen
I never use this appliance
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What do you use to reheat left over food?
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03-04-2022, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,951
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sokhapkin
What do you use to reheat left over food?
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Camping was invented before microwaves...
Removing a microwave that's not needed for off-grid camping just makes sense, and it can be re-installed later if your needs change or if you sell it.
The microwave in our Class B was mounted to a base that slid into the cabinet and was secured with two smell screws from below. I'd expect something like that. Undo the screws, then lift and slide the microwave out. Before you get it all the way out, you'll need to unplug the cord. The outlet could be in the same cabinet or an adjacent cabinet. Might take a second person.
All else fails, contact Outback Trailers. They're still in business.
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03-09-2022, 01:00 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Teddy
Trailer: Jayco Designer
California
Posts: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dyquen
I never use this appliance, which is located above the tall cupboard in my 13 foot Trillium/Outback. I cannot figure out how to remove it, so that I can re-purpose the space. Any tips from my wise fellow-forumers?
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Unplug it and use it just for storage. Use the space as is or install removable dividers.. Works great and already has a good, secure door latch.
Then, when you change your mind , plug it back in again.
What you'll gain storage-wise is not worth the effort and expense to remove it and modify the space.
Besides, the next owner might love having a microwave oven for, quick meals,
re-heating beverages or for drying the cat.
-Teddy
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03-09-2022, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bob & Jackie
Trailer: 13' Scamp, 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe
Arizona
Posts: 153
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Removal of microwave
We remove microwave for dry camping trips and put it back for hook up trips. Makes for great storage, just don't put anything that the heat from refrigerator will below will spoil.
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03-09-2022, 03:11 PM
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Member
Name: Iain
Trailer: Trillium outback
California
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sokhapkin
What do you use to reheat left over food?
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Leftover food is not a camping phenomenon I’m acquainted with. But hypothetically speaking, a pan and stove would suffice. I’m almost never in a place that provides shore power, besides!
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03-09-2022, 03:13 PM
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Member
Name: Iain
Trailer: Trillium outback
California
Posts: 33
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Thanks everyone for the helpful tips AND the useful picture!
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03-09-2022, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 453
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Leftovers ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dyquen
Leftover food is not a camping phenomenon I’m acquainted with. But hypothetically speaking, a pan and stove would suffice. I’m almost never in a place that provides shore power, besides!
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How about leftover BACON ? ? ? ? David in Fresno and Sonora
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03-09-2022, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Name: You can't call me Al
Trailer: SOLD: 1977 Scamp 13'
Massachusetts
Posts: 824
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidG
How about leftover BACON?
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I've heard it's not safe to run a microwave empty.
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03-09-2022, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: 2013Escape 21
Iowa
Posts: 1,218
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Same sentence
Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidG
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How about leftover BACON ? ? ? ? David in Fresno and Sonora
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I’ve never seen the words leftover and bacon used together until now.
Iowa Dave
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03-09-2022, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,951
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Leftover bacon goes into a BLT. Could there be any other answer?
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03-09-2022, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,951
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dyquen
Leftover food is not a camping phenomenon I’m acquainted with. But hypothetically speaking, a pan and stove would suffice. I’m almost never in a place that provides shore power, besides!
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When we grill over a fire in the evening, we intentionally cook extra meat and veggies. Chopped, sautéed, and folded in a tortilla with some egg and hot sauce makes a quick, flavorful, hot breakfast you can eat out of hand.
You could do it in a microwave of course, but it tastes so much better from a skillet. And like you, we rarely have power.
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03-09-2022, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bob & Jackie
Trailer: 13' Scamp, 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe
Arizona
Posts: 153
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Left overs
OK Jon,
Your making me hungry!
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