Microwave help

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  1. daddy2twins

    daddy2twins Light Load Member

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    Way off of normal topics here and I'm not sure where to post it, but I am in search of a more affordable and reliable microwave. I'm starting the nutrisystem plan and a lot of the meals require a microwave.

    I need opinions on the microwave as well as any converters and accessories I may need. Again as affordable as possible because I'm on a tight budget. Thanks all...
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    well a 700 watt microwave fits in most trucks $50-60 at walmart
    you will need a 1500 watt inverter to run it with the heavy cable pkg which is extra at the TS
    you can find the inverter for $100 on sale with another $30 for heavy cables
     
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  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    or you can buy a 12 volt microwave. for about as much money as a invertor and cheap microwave. I think it was 500 watts so cooking would take a little longer.

    I'm thinking about buying one if I can find the spec on inside footage. don't nwant it if it won't hold a frozen jenos cardboard pizza.
     
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  5. 30-aught-6

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    I will save you alot money,Wrap yo meals in ALUMINUM FOIL,pop the HOOD,ductape it across the INTAKE HOUSING,let her Rip down the HIGHWAY,and once you get to TRUCKSTOP,REST AREA,SHIPPER, OR RECEIVER, POP THAT HOOD!! & Commence The EATING,,,LOL REAL Men Dont USE MICROWAVES, lol,im just kidding thats how i eat,

    But seriously a nice 1800 watt converter from Wallyworld and a craigslist 2nd hand Microwave for $20 bucks and youll be fine,
    you did say you are strapped for cash!! Lol :biggrin_25523:

    Take it easy driver
     
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  6. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    I went with a 700 watt from Wally World.....I got by with a 1000 watt inverter, it was a package deal with the TK Apu..

    It worked, but given the choice I'd go minimum 1500 watt inverter or bigger..


    For hook-up wire I used 4 gauge fine strand in my trucks (fused of course), most good car stereo stores have it or buy it online..

    I buy all my power wire for various projects from these people now..

    http://www.knukonceptz.com/mobile-audio/power-wire/
     
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  7. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    I've had to replace mine about a year ago, Walmart found a 900 watt for $49.99 name is Rival, no issues yet with
     
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  8. TruckDuo

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    We have the 700 watt microwave from Wal-Mart too. Been working fine for 2 years now. Only downside to it is that things take longer to heat.
     
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  9. daddy2twins

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    I was wondering how much worse the 700 w would be at cooking than the bigger microwaves.
     
  10. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Can't say between the 700 and the 900' but my 900 does great
     
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