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Microwave In The Van???
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05-19-2009, 06:27 PM
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Microwave In The Van???
I searched and found a similar thread but no one said how to hook one up.
I don't have a welder and my generator is too big to carry around everyday and would be too loud just to heat up lunch. Is there any other way to hook up a microwave in a work van? I just got a e350 extended super duty. My e250 got totaled. |
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05-19-2009, 06:32 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
Batteries, a charger (maybe able to run off the alternator) & an inverter (you will need a 3000 watt one more than likely)
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05-19-2009, 06:33 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
You need to find out how many watts it draws then buy a 12v to 110v power inverter. Or just use a long ext. cord
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05-19-2009, 06:42 PM
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05-19-2009, 06:43 PM
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Hot meals are for office workers. |
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05-19-2009, 06:44 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
Everyone I know uses a new-fangled thing called an extension cord.
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05-19-2009, 06:45 PM
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05-19-2009, 06:45 PM
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05-19-2009, 06:47 PM
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600 to 1500 MAX!
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05-19-2009, 06:47 PM
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05-19-2009, 06:50 PM
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to eat on the go or when I am ready |
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05-19-2009, 06:51 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
I will look into a good inverter, thanks for the replies
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05-19-2009, 06:54 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???Quote:
 How 'bout the drive-through at Mac and Dons Supper Club?
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05-19-2009, 06:57 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
A good grade deep cycle battery and an inverter large enough to power the microwave. You can charge the battery through a battery isolator connected to the other battery. I have a 3000 watt inverter that I can run my house on when there is a power outage. I run my furnace, refrigerator, a few lights and a TV.
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05-19-2009, 07:00 PM
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05-19-2009, 07:01 PM
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If you're on the road a lot, rig up one of those exhaust manifold ovens. 
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05-19-2009, 09:15 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
I had one set up in my old work truck on a 1000 watt inverter. You gotta watch because the inverter will heat up to pretty dangerous levels. I used the smallest microwave I could find (600 watt) and it took like 15 minutes to heat up some left-overs. Not really worth it in my opinion. It was a diesel f350 and I always idled up while I was running it. I only used it for like a week and just didn't trust it any more after that.
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05-19-2009, 09:17 PM
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Re: Microwave In The Van???
Get a 2400 or 3000 watt unit and you won't have to worry about overheating. They run about $400-$500 these days. You can run a bunch of different tools on them.
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05-19-2009, 11:35 PM
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It was delivering INCORRECT power. The Microwave was QUICKLY ruined by this undervoltage!
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