Microwaves

[Killaybay]

Anyone got a microwave in their bus? Freestanding? Built in? Any issues?

 

[Olly the Ozbus]

Is this what people who own 'microbuses' do to each other when they pass on the road?!

Sorry, someone will be along who can actually help I'm sure

 

[KevH]

If it doesn't do toast, make a brew or BBQ it won't find its way on to my bus. Sorry.

 

[Trikky2]

Is this what people who own 'microbuses' do to each other when they pass on the road?!

:lol: :lol:

A Microwave???? You have got to be kidding :lol: :lol:

Next you will be telling me you have a barbecue in the back garden using an extension lead and a microwave...

(I think you may find the power consumption may be more than whats available on many campsites)

 

[EarlyBay Bill]

I've got a small freestanding microwave designed for motorhomes that I use on hook-up no problem. Will have a look at make / model a bit later. Nothing flash but works a treat - quite heavy but not big.

 

[lard]

I was just about to go on concerning power and current draw of 4A for a 900W one and the rating of breakers onsite of 6A with 20% tolerance e.t.c. when I googled and found out you can get 12v microwaves :shock: - I only ever use mine in the house for heating milk for the children, it's going when my 3rd gives up milk and I can get 25% of my kitchen surface back

If it's for milk I heat it on the hob then stick it in a thermos for overnight feeds.....other than that hadn't considered a microwave camping, getting a 3 way fridge is higher up my list of priorities so sorry can't help!

 

[aspro]

I used a microwave in the caravan throughout France, Italy, Germany and Austria for 6 months and never had a problem with the power on any campsites. The only thing that would occassionaly trip the power was the electric kettle and that was only on one dodgy Italian campsite.

 

[Trikky2]

I used a microwave in the caravan throughout France, Italy, Germany and Austria for 6 months and never had a problem with the power on any campsites. The only thing that would occassionaly trip the power was the electric kettle and that was only on one dodgy Italian campsite.

interesting - maybe you use posh sites - I still regularly stay at sites that have a 2 amp "de click" cut out - including the main site at Florence.

 

[aspro]

I used a microwave in the caravan throughout France, Italy, Germany and Austria for 6 months and never had a problem with the power on any campsites. The only thing that would occassionaly trip the power was the electric kettle and that was only on one dodgy Italian campsite.

interesting - maybe you use posh sites - I still regularly stay at sites that have a 2 amp "de click" cut out - including the main site at Florence.

:lol: We really never had any problems. Most sites should have a 6 AMP minimum, apart from the tight arse Italians who can split a single power outlet 4 times and run 230V cables through trees.

We also stayed at camping Internationale in Florence and had no problems there either.

 

[EarlyBay Bill]

Hi - the compact microwave I have and mentioned above is a Samsung M308. Not sure it's a current model but see there's one for sale on Gumtree for £15! Well worth it if it is big enough for what you want

 

[sidecargezzer]

I have one in my old 77 Revcon Motorhome, but I found these !!
http://www.my12voltstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=microwave+oven&Search.x=37&Search.y=13" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Killaybay]

Thanks for all your help guys, will be getting a small combi one and putting it next to the jacuzzi and pool table

 

[Trikky2]

Thanks for all your help guys, will be getting a small combi one and putting it next to the jacuzzi and pool table

Wont that block the ball return ramp on the tenpin?