Swap stove for convection microwave?

[cosmotini]

Since we've NEVER used the oven and have wished we had a microwave several times, we're thinking about switching out our 1 piece stove and oven with a convection microwave and 3 burner stove top.

I spoke to our dealer about this and they confirmed that it could be done.

Anyone else do this? Looking for pros & cons.

I'm calling the factory tomorrow to discuss $$$.

Thanks,

Dennis

[Karyn]

Originally Posted by cosmotini

Since we've NEVER used the oven and have wished we had a microwave several times, we're thinking about switching out our 1 piece stove and oven with a convection microwave and 3 burner stove top.

Our trailer -'97 25' Safari came with just a microwave and two burner stove top. The previous owner switched it out. We found a convection/microwave combo this weekend on sale at Sears and couldn't pass it up. $179.00 with coupon. We immediately bought tube cookies (chocolate chip dough in a plastic tube) and tried it out. It worked great! It does say it should have a couple more inches of clearance than is available for venting. I think if we cook something for a long period of time, like a roast or chicken, I would just pull it out and set it on the table. It fits the standard oven shelf nicely with a couple inches of clearance on both sides and more in back. Didn't heat up too much for just 12 minutes of cookie baking.

[FBC72]

I too put a combination convection/microwave in place of the OEM microwave under the counter. I then made up some nice stainless steel trim pices to finish out the install. As for the ventilation, I installed a small 120 volt fan (4", much like your computer has on the back of it, easy find at Radio shack) in the end of the cabinet by the fold up counter extension. It's plugged into the same outlet as the oven, and has a small on/off switch so we only turn it on when cooking.

[jordandvm]

Originally Posted by cosmotini

Since we've NEVER used the oven and have wished we had a microwave several times, we're thinking about switching out our 1 piece stove and oven with a convection microwave and 3 burner stove top.

I spoke to our dealer about this and they confirmed that it could be done.

Anyone else do this? Looking for pros & cons.

I'm calling the factory tomorrow to discuss $$$.

Thanks,

Dennis

We purchased our 2005 28' CCD in February from the dealer's lot. It had a gas oven in it (no microwave). Based on our previous experiences with microwave/convection oven (we loved it) in our 2004 22' CCD, we definitely wanted one in the 28' CCD. The dealer had to order a conversion kit from AS to modify the space for the convection/microwave. They removed the oven and installed the micro/convec for an additional $500 added to the purchase price. Someone on these forums had negotiated this conversion for no extra cost when they purchased a new 28' unit. We are enjoying the versatility of the M/C and are amazed what we can cook with it! I think you'll enjoy it also!