The Best RV Microwave Oven
Come spring and summer, outdoor camping is one of the most popular recreation. Long outdoor vacations are best enjoyed in RVs – especially a well-equipped one. One of the best things to have in any RV is a good, sturdy and reliable RV microwave oven.
These RV microwave ovens are a unique category as they need to comply with the space, input power and the rugged demands of RV travels.
Typical RV microwave ovens need to have the following features:
- Input power: These microwave ovens need to run on the power from the RV. Since this is typically different from the usual power supply at home, these are special needs for input.
- Space: RVs are home away from home, but they do have some space limitations unlike homes. Hence, the RV microwave ovens need to be compact enough to fit in the vehicle. At the same time, the unit needs to be spacious enough to cook food, or reheat or warm plates as needed.
- Design: The RV microwave ovens need to be rugged by design. It is not a selling gimmick but a need of the environment. Given the tough outdoor terrains RVs traverse, it is not joke that the devices and appliances in the vehicle need to be able to withstand all the jittering and bumping and still work perfectly.
Due to the unique demands of the RV microwave ovens, not many manufacturers venture into this domain. One of the best makers of RV microwaves is Dometic.
Dometic microwaves not only comply to the demands of an RV device but also provide convenience of microwave ovens like touch pad controls, multi-stage cooking and the other interesting features that made microwaves so popular in the first place.
The reason why I said Dometic CDWM12 is the best RV microwave oven
This is a 1.2 cu.ft compact microwave oven with a decent 1100W power. With this capacity and power specifications, this unit can serve a standard family very well. Its dimensions are 20” x 12” x 15” which is compact enough to fit into any decent sized RV settings. At 34 lbs the device is light enough while still being sturdy and tough for outdoor usage.
It comes with a removable glass turntable and a rotating ring. This lets the users take the turntable out while the riding gets rough. For the input power, this microwave can plug into the standard 15A or 20A 120 V power outlet. This is perfect for most RV vehicles. The unit supports grounded outlet to protect from electric surges thus increasing its life.
Though the microwave is designed for RV usage, it does not mean that customers cannot wish for some aesthetic choices.
Dometic manufactures this model in two colors – white and black. To make the installation easier, the microwave also comes with a trim kit.
Among the features, this microwave can match any standard microwave model. To start with it have the touchpad controls which give it a very contemporary look and feel. With 10 power levels, the microwave can be used to cook a wide range of foods by varying the cooking time and cooking power. The “Plus minute” feature allows the users to increase the cooking time one minute at a time.
Multi-stage cooking is a highlight as not many RV microwave ovens are smart enough to support this. With this feature, the microwave can be programmed to cook different foods or the same food by varying the cooking settings – this is usually great for entrees. With manual and auto defrost options, carrying frozen foods for outdoor camping becomes a feasible option. The push to release door design ensures that the door does not open in the middle of heating nor while riding the RV.
The unit comes with lighted interior which allows the users to see the food as it is being cooked. At the same time the child lockout ensures that curious kids do not put themselves at harm’s way while trying to play with a microwave in action. It also has a 4 LED display that functions as a kitchen clock, cooking timer as well as instruction display. With a two year warranty to back this amazing model up, there is little that can go wrong with this selection.
While CDMW12 is the latest model from Dometic, there are quite a few older models available in the market. If one were to look for these microwaves in local stores or online, there is a wealth of information and wide range of alternatives available. All one needs to do is look around and enjoy a great spring and summer this year.
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