Convection/Microwave

[jburgessx2]

I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help. The
original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous owner
installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have the
convection portion back because there isn't any other oven installed.
I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!

Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985
PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search myself.
But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.

Thanks. Jerry
1985 PT40

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird.

Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwave it is 18.8 deep, 14.9 high and
25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma

At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote:
>I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help. The
>original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous owner
>installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have the
>convection portion back because there isn't any other oven installed.
>I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!
>
>Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
>microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985
>PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search myself.
>But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.
>
>Thanks. Jerry
>1985 PT40
>
>

[Pete Masterson]

Blue Bird used "over-stove" style microwave/convection ovens selected from brands and models available at the time the coach was constructed. In recent years, I've heard reports from folks who've used Sharp brand microwave/convection ovens to replace broken/worn out units. Basically, its going to be a matter of simply measuring the available space and finding one that will fit. Since these units are designed to fit over stoves in homes, they tend to be about the same size, so there are probably many units that will fit.

It probably pays to shop around.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale)

<http://www.aeonix.biz/BBforsale.html>

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jan 25, 2009, at 8:13 AM, jburgessx2 wrote:

I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help. The
original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous owner
installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have the
convection portion back because there isn't any other oven installed.
I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!

Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985
PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search myself.
But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.

Thanks. Jerry
1985 PT40

[jburgessx2]

Ralph,

Thanks a bunch. I really like this old Bird and I want to get it
back into shape. We full time and can't live without the oven. I
appreciate your help!

Jerry
1985 PT40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
>
> Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird.
>
> Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwave it is 18.8 deep, 14.9
high and
> 25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> 84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
> Duncan, Oklahoma
>
> At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote:
> >I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help.
The
> >original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous owner
> >installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have the
> >convection portion back because there isn't any other oven
installed.
> >I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!
> >
> >Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
> >microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985
> >PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search
myself.
> >But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.
> >
> >Thanks. Jerry
> >1985 PT40
> >
> >
>

[Jay Darst]

I replaced my Sharp with a Dacor DCM24S.

Fits nicely, needed a 1/2" shim(plywood with hardwood trim pc to look
like the rest of the Bird)

Works great. Dam near all convection/microwaves are made by SHARP. So
don't blow a bunch of money on DACOR or VIKING, they are made by
SHARP.

Of course I didn't learn that until I had bought the DACOR($850) for
the Bird and VIKING($1,500) for the house. They are the same except
the hood ornament....Daaa.....Live and learn

Jay Darst
85PT40
91Prevost Royale 40XL for sale
Sullivan, IL

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2"
wrote:
>
> Ralph,
>
> Thanks a bunch. I really like this old Bird and I want to get it
> back into shape. We full time and can't live without the oven. I
> appreciate your help!
>
> Jerry
> 1985 PT40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird.
> >
> > Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwave it is 18.8 deep,
14.9
> high and
> > 25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit.
> >
> > Safe travels,
> >
> > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > 84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
> > Duncan, Oklahoma
> >
> > At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote:
> > >I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help.
> The
> > >original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous
owner
> > >installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have
the
> > >convection portion back because there isn't any other oven
> installed.
> > >I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!
> > >
> > >Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
> > >microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985
> > >PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > >If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search
> myself.
> > >But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.
> > >
> > >Thanks. Jerry
> > >1985 PT40
> > >
> > >
> >
>

[Pete Masterson]

FWIW, the Sharp microwaves generally have "good" ratings for performance and high reliability ratings from Consumer's Reports.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale)

<http://www.aeonix.biz/BBforsale.html>

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jan 25, 2009, at 2:15 PM, Jay Darst wrote:

I replaced my Sharp with a Dacor DCM24S.

Fits nicely, needed a 1/2" shim(plywood with hardwood trim pc to look
like the rest of the Bird)

Works great. Dam near all convection/microwaves are made by SHARP. So
don't blow a bunch of money on DACOR or VIKING, they are made by
SHARP.

Of course I didn't learn that until I had bought the DACOR($850) for
the Bird and VIKING($1,500) for the house. They are the same except
the hood ornament....Daaa.....Live and learn

Jay Darst
85PT40
91Prevost Royale 40XL for sale
Sullivan, IL

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "jburgessx2"
wrote:

Ralph,

Thanks a bunch. I really like this old Bird and I want to get it

back into shape. We full time and can't live without the oven. I

appreciate your help!

Jerry

1985 PT40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "Ralph L. Fullenwider"

wrote:

Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird.

Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwave it is 18.8 deep,

14.9

high and

25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider

84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"

Duncan, Oklahoma

At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote:

I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help.

The

original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous

owner

installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have

the

convection portion back because there isn't any other oven

installed.

I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!

Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand

microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985

PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search

myself.

But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.

Thanks. Jerry

1985 PT40

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[jburgessx2]

Jay,

That's good to know. I know I had a Sharp in my Beaver and it was a
top notch microwave/convection oven and still runs strong today after
20+ years.

Jerry
1985 PT 40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> I replaced my Sharp with a Dacor DCM24S.
>
> Fits nicely, needed a 1/2" shim(plywood with hardwood trim pc to
look
> like the rest of the Bird)
>
> Works great. Dam near all convection/microwaves are made by SHARP.
So
> don't blow a bunch of money on DACOR or VIKING, they are made by
> SHARP.
>
> Of course I didn't learn that until I had bought the DACOR($850)
for
> the Bird and VIKING($1,500) for the house. They are the same except
> the hood ornament....Daaa.....Live and learn
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> 91Prevost Royale 40XL for sale
> Sullivan, IL
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2"
> wrote:
> >
> > Ralph,
> >
> > Thanks a bunch. I really like this old Bird and I want to get it
> > back into shape. We full time and can't live without the oven.
I
> > appreciate your help!
> >
> > Jerry
> > 1985 PT40
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird.
> > >
> > > Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwave it is 18.8 deep,
> 14.9
> > high and
> > > 25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit.
> > >
> > > Safe travels,
> > >
> > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > > 84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
> > > Duncan, Oklahoma
> > >
> > > At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote:
> > > >I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some
help.
> > The
> > > >original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous
> owner
> > > >installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to
have
> the
> > > >convection portion back because there isn't any other oven
> > installed.
> > > >I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!
> > > >
> > > >Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
> > > >microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a
1985
> > > >PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > > >
> > > >If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search
> > myself.
> > > >But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.
> > > >
> > > >Thanks. Jerry
> > > >1985 PT40
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

[Leroy Eckert]

My 15 year old Sharp failed and I replaced it with an new Stainless Sharp, about $500 at the time. The new one is miles ahead of the old one in efficiency according to the wife. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion --- On Sun, 1/25/09, jburgessx2 wrote: From: jburgessx2 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Convection/Microwave To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 6:40 PM Jay, That's good to know. I know I had a Sharp in my Beaver and it was a top notch microwave/convectio n oven and still runs strong today after 20+ years. Jerry 1985 PT 40 --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Jay Darst" wrote: > > I replaced my Sharp with a Dacor DCM24S. > > Fits nicely, needed a 1/2" shim(plywood with hardwood trim pc to look > like the rest of the Bird) > > Works great. Dam near all convection/microwav es are made by SHARP. So > don't blow a bunch of money on DACOR or VIKING, they are made by > SHARP. > > Of course I didn't learn that until I had bought the DACOR($850) for > the Bird and VIKING($1,500) for the house. They are the same except > the hood ornament.... Daaa..... Live and learn > > Jay Darst > 85PT40 > 91Prevost Royale 40XL for sale > Sullivan, IL > > --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "jburgessx2" > wrote: > > > > Ralph, > > > > Thanks a bunch. I really like this old Bird and I want to get it > > back into shape. We full time and can't live without the oven. I > > appreciate your help! > > > > Jerry > > 1985 PT40 > > > > --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Ralph L. Fullenwider" > > wrote: > > > > > > Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird. > > > > > > Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwav e it is 18.8 deep, > 14.9 > > high and > > > 25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit. > > > > > > Safe travels, > > > > > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider > > > 84FC35 "Ruff Diamond" > > > Duncan, Oklahoma > > > > > > At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote: > > > >I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help. > > The > > > >original microwave/convectio n oven was broken so the previous > owner > > > >installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have > the > > > >convection portion back because there isn't any other oven > > installed. > > > >I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back! > > > > > > > >Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand > > > >microwave/convecti on oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985 > > > >PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > > > > > >If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search > > myself. > > > >But, I thought someone may have already been down this road. > > > > > > > >Thanks. Jerry > > > >1985 PT40 > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[lcondosta]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2"
wrote:
>Jerry just replaced mine with a Shape R930AK.K eep the cord off the
old unit,the new unit has a short cord. Lee Condosta 85 PT 40 Holden
Beach N.C
> I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some help.
The
> original microwave/convection oven was broken so the previous owner
> installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to have the
> convection portion back because there isn't any other oven
installed.
> I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!
>
> Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
> microwave/convection oven will fit in the original hole on a 1985
> PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search
myself.
> But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.
>
> Thanks. Jerry
> 1985 PT40
>

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

---I replaced mine with a Stainless Sharp also like Leroy but ALL
BLACK and $80 less would have been OK because only a small amount of
side stainless shows......Sharp is very good.
Regards,
Hank Hannigan in Melbourne down under for summer
90SP36 Istored in Vegas)










In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
wrote:
>
> My 15 year old Sharp failed and I replaced it with an new Stainless
Sharp, about $500 at the time. The new one is miles ahead of the old
one in efficiency according to the wife.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> Dahlonega, GA
> Royale Conversion
>
> --- On Sun, 1/25/09, jburgessx2 wrote:
> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Convection/Microwave
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 6:40 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Jay,
>
>
>
> That's good to know. I know I had a Sharp in my Beaver and it was
a
>
> top notch microwave/convectio n oven and still runs strong today
after
>
> 20+ years.
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
> 1985 PT 40
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Jay Darst"

>
> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > I replaced my Sharp with a Dacor DCM24S.
>
> >
>
> > Fits nicely, needed a 1/2" shim(plywood with hardwood trim pc to
>
> look
>
> > like the rest of the Bird)
>
> >
>
> > Works great. Dam near all convection/microwav es are made by
SHARP.
>
> So
>
> > don't blow a bunch of money on DACOR or VIKING, they are made by
>
> > SHARP.
>
> >
>
> > Of course I didn't learn that until I had bought the DACOR($850)
>
> for
>
> > the Bird and VIKING($1,500) for the house. They are the same
except
>
> > the hood ornament.... Daaa..... Live and learn
>
> >
>
> > Jay Darst
>
> > 85PT40
>
> > 91Prevost Royale 40XL for sale
>
> > Sullivan, IL
>
> >
>
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "jburgessx2"
>
> > wrote:
>
> > >
>
> > > Ralph,
>
> > >
>
> > > Thanks a bunch. I really like this old Bird and I want to get
it
>
> > > back into shape. We full time and can't live without the
oven.
>
> I
>
> > > appreciate your help!
>
> > >
>
> > > Jerry
>
> > > 1985 PT40
>
> > >
>
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Ralph L.
Fullenwider"
>
> > > wrote:
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Hi Jerry and congrats on your Bird.
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Check out the Sharp 930 convection/microwav e it is 18.8
deep,
>
> > 14.9
>
> > > high and
>
> > > > 25 wide and fits like a glove, and a good unit.
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Safe travels,
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
>
> > > > 84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
>
> > > > Duncan, Oklahoma
>
> > > >
>
> > > > At 04:13 PM 1/25/2009 +0000, you wrote:
>
> > > > >I've just purchased my first Bird and am looking for some
>
> help.
>
> > > The
>
> > > > >original microwave/convectio n oven was broken so the
previous
>
> > owner
>
> > > > >installed just a microwave in it's place. I would like to
>
> have
>
> > the
>
> > > > >convection portion back because there isn't any other oven
>
> > > installed.
>
> > > > >I like my baked goods and the wife want's her oven back!
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > >Has anyone else had this problem? What model/brand
>
> > > > >microwave/convecti on oven will fit in the original hole on
a
>
> 1985
>
> > > > >PT40? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > >If no one knows, I can always do the measurements and search
>
> > > myself.
>
> > > > >But, I thought someone may have already been down this road.
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > >Thanks. Jerry
>
> > > > >1985 PT40
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > >
>
> >
>