Jemstone Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I have a 2010 Volvo 730 and I'd like to add a microwave oven. I am hoping that a group member has recently purchased a microwave that fits well and is wiling to share the make and model. I'm looking forward to hot coffee while on the road, as I run through the thermos contents pretty quickly. Suggestions? Quote John McLaughlin 2010 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, singled and decked 2014 Lifestyle 38' Fifth Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) I don't know the exact model but I bought a cheapo WalMart brand (Small) for about $50 and it works great for what you want to do. It's not going to cook a pot roast though. Edited March 13, 2017 by SuiteSuccess Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 One of my life goals has been to cook a pot roast in a microwave while driving through the Yukon. Oh well, life is full of difficult compromises. Quote John McLaughlin 2010 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, singled and decked 2014 Lifestyle 38' Fifth Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 12 hours ago, Jemstone said: One of my life goals has been to cook a pot roast in a microwave while driving through the Yukon. Oh well, life is full of difficult compromises. Hi Jemstone, I have a little info for you. My truck is a 2012 Volvo 630. I think your upper cabinet is the same size as my upper cabinet. This is the microwave I have in my truck. Magic Chef model #MCM770WI, 0.7cu.ft., 700 watts. Here is the most important number. The microwave is 17" wide. The opening in my cabinet is 17 1/2" (17.5"). I bought mind at Home Depot for $44. They had a sale going on at Christmas time. Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemstone Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I would not have thought of the inverter issue till it acted up and even then would not have thought of it till I tested almost everything else that could have created the problem. I'll install an upgraded inverter when I install the microwave. Quote John McLaughlin 2010 Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, singled and decked 2014 Lifestyle 38' Fifth Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad5024 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 We purchased the Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu ft, 900W and it fits our 780 just fine. Found it on an end cap in Walmart for $50. Wife wanted red to match the truck. Quote 2007 Volvo VNL 780 "Vlad" 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction 34QRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marin Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 On 3/17/2017 at 11:07 AM, Sinbad5024 said: We purchased the Hamilton Beach 0.9 cu ft, 900W and it fits our 780 just fine. Found it on an end cap in Walmart for $50. Wife wanted red to match the truck. are these 110v plug ins, i have a/c connections in the cabinets, or do you get a converter a/c to 110 to plug into. i dd just have a 2000w inverter installed recently. Using for full time RV ing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 I got the smallest one they had at Walmart. 3 years and it's never been used. Probably never will but it's plugged in and can be if I get an inspection. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Marin said: are these 110v plug ins, i have a/c connections in the cabinets, or do you get a converter a/c to 110 to plug into. i dd just have a 2000w inverter installed recently. Using for full time RV ing . They are 110v ac There are no 12 volt dc microwaves that I am aware of. Make sure your inverter is a pure sine wave type of you use it to run the microwave. Ours is just on an outlet that works only when we are plugged into shore power or a generator as we do not use ours going down the road. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 We have used our microwave going down the road, it is a great tool for warming coffee back up. I think we have made instant oatmeal once as well if I recall correctly. Big issue is the autopilot does not always keep the lane, so I have to keep one eye out the windshield as I move about the cabin. 👁️🤨😜😂 Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 We found our 700 watt microwave on Facebook Marketplace for $15. Never used by the first owner. Width is key. Oh, keep some bubble wrap inside. The glass rotating platter rattles going down the road. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 I use a short section of pool noodle to keep the glass tray in place while running down the road. I wedge it vertically on the glass up to the roof of the microwave. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 In 10 years , I've not once heard the microwave make a sound while traveling . Not even on some of the worst roads in the country . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 One other thing to keep in mind, especially if you are replacing an existing inverter for one providing more wattage out. Microwave ovens do not operate efficiently on a "modified sine wave" inverter (Jack calls them truck stop inverters). They will work on a MSW but the microwave cooking power is drastically reduced. Most all of the inexpensive dorm size microwaves that will fit in our trucks depend upon an internal transformer to step up the voltage for the Klystron. Unlike a true sine wave, the needed peak power need for a transformer to provide its design voltage is not provided by a MSW inverter. You can still cook a pot roast, but it might take 3 hours on a MSW and 1 hour on a true sine wave. Larger and more expensive microwaves offering inverter technology as a feature perform more efficiently on a MSW. Quote Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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