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Inverters and Microwaves

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Brucesmith, May 19, 2014.

  1. May 19, 2014 #1
    Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    There is an opportunity waiting for one of the microwave mfrs. Most trucks will not have a big enough "hole" for one of the .7 cu ft. micros that are available for as little as $45.00. The almost square size .5 cu. ft. micros have almost disappeared from the marketplace. The Sharp half pint was perfect and would run on a modified sine wave inverter. Whirlpool has a nice unit that will fit but some drivers say it wont run on a modified sine wave. Anyone find a different unit?
     
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  3. May 19, 2014 #2
    d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    Mines an Emerson from Wallyworld. 700 watt, runs fine on the modified, I just make sure to high idle when using it.
     
    d281833, May 19, 2014
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    tirednaz Thanks this.
  4. May 19, 2014 #3
    Brucesmith

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    Thanks D But yours is the same as mine. About 17 to 18 inches long. Wont fit in a Volvo, Freightliner and many more. The .5 cu ft. are only about 14 inches wide and almost the same for height and length They fit perfectly.
     
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  5. May 19, 2014 #4
    odtill

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    I just put the whirlpool in a truck and I am having the same problem. It lights up and looks to turn on but it will not heat up. I just got off the phone with TK and he told me to get a microwave with a knob that turns it on. He said a lot of the microwaves don't put a big enough load with they first start up. I have a different one here I am going to give it a try and see what happens.
     
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  7. May 19, 2014 #5
    sherlock510

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    Hamilton Beach 1,000 watt works with truck on or off. '14 Volvo.
     
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  8. May 19, 2014 #6
    Hardlyevr

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    Another vote for the Wally World Emerson 700 watter. Fits fine in my Volvo.
     
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  9. May 19, 2014 #7
    freddyb

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    I have 700w rival from walmart works fine w cobra 1575 inverter
     
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  10. May 20, 2014 #8
    d281833

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    It fits fine in my '12 Volvo.
     
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  11. May 20, 2014 #9
    lovesthedrive

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  12. May 25, 2014 #10
    Brucesmith

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    loves the drive. Thanks but .7 cu ft/ micros have the door on the long side. Door needs to be on an end like the discontinued Sharp half pint. I am using a .7 but I put it in lengthwise and when I have to use it I pull it out half way and hold it while my meals cook. Works but definitely mickey mouse.
     
    Brucesmith, May 25, 2014
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