Convection oven - brand and model recommendation? - RV-Dreams Community Forum

RVPAINTER · RV-Dreams Family Member

Convection oven - brand and model recommendation?

GENECOP · RV-Dreams Family Member

Make sure you like working with a convection oven before you purchase one, we have not been that impressed with the performance.

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have a GE Profile Spacemaker Oven and it works well. Since ours was manufactured in 2003 I don't think the model number would still be in use.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Assuming that you are not looking for a counter-top unit, but one to actually replace the old microwave, we have a GE Advantium. While Jo likes ours, we've seen some new Advantiums that have extra shelves inside that would allow having two different items in it at the same time. Jo would like to have one, but we aren't quite ready to purchase one yet as they are fairly expensive.

Here is a picture of the new one we've seen.

Terry

Cindy T · RV-Dreams Family Member

Our rig came with the GE Advantium 120. I'd never used a convection oven before, so it took a bit of getting used to, but it does work well.

janni · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have a Sharp Carousel. It is a combo micro/convection. Use them both often. I was able to order two stacking wire shelves for it. Like Cindy said, it took a little while to learn how to use it.

Roz · RV-Dreams Family Member

Ours is a GE Advantium. Had not used one previously. Yes, the combination micro/convection works great, and we love it!

Yes, it requires getting aclimated to something different, but it is really great! When kids change from a trike to a bike, there is a learning curve that usually includes a fall or two. But once that's over, look at the pleasure the bike brings. Same thing here!

Be patient, and if at first it is not great, adjust. Very soon, you would not do without it.

Jack Mayer · RV-Dreams Family Member

If you research it, you will find that the major Convection ovens you see all have issues. We have had all three brands that are common in RVs. We have had two Whirlpool Velos, and at the moment we like them the best. But all of them have quirks and issues.

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

RVPAINTER wrote:
Thinking of replacing microwave with a convection oven. Those of you with success with a convection oven, which brand and model do you use and would recommend? We don't use the micro wave and the oven burns the bottom of everything and is so small it really is not usable.

Hi Dick:

Hope all was fixed in Elkhart. Nice having dinner with you guys.

In the “we have” opinion department: We have a Dometic Convection Microwave, Model DOTRC17SS, built in April, 2006 and the chef has zero complaints with it. Linda “bakes” all the stuff in it that she did in the S&B electric oven with the same results; and I’m picky as to “results.” (She’s a Great cook!)

The microwave part works just fine and we have used it extensively for 6 years on shore power, generator and an inverter. It is pretty forgiving as to voltage and the quality of the power provided. It just works and has a turntable and all that stuff.

I doubt we will have a gas oven in the next rig. Just don’t use it or need to use it for anything but storage

Bill

Trabuco · RV-Dreams Family Member

We a sharp model 1874. Haven't had a chance to use as it has a problem. Shuts down after 59 seconds. After a little research on irv2 forums it seems this a very common problem with this particular sharp model. The damper motor and/or damper switch is bad. Ordered them and they just came in, I'll be replacing them tomorrow. $30 for a switch and motor is cheaper than replacing.

Sharp still makes this model, I would stay away from it for this very problem. Although all the forums say replacing these 2 items will take care of the problem. The only problem is you have to remove the oven to make the repairs, what a pain.

RVPAINTER · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks folks - after lots of consideration we have decided not to get the convection oven just yet. Most of our cooking is on the grill - about 65% and the remaining 35% of meals needs no cooking. sort of a big expense for minimal usage. I'm going to try using a round cake pan under pans placed in the existing oven to see if that will stop the bottom burning by dispersing the heat. Appreciate the feedback and got some good info if we do decide to get the convection.

Gary · RV-Dreams Family Member

I've heard of people using a pizza stone or a large ceramic tile to disperse the heat better. My sister uses the pizza stone method. Places it on the bottom shelf and the stuff that needs to be cooked goes on the next higher shelf.

RVPAINTER · RV-Dreams Family Member

My oven only has one shelf - not a very big oven - only good for cooking pizza - maybe some cookies, brownies or flat bread (LOL) :>) The pizza stone sounds interesting - the oven heats to the correct temperature but burns bottoms - The standard ovens are so small I don't know why they bother putting them in!!!!!

Gary · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sorry. For some reason, I had a conventional gas oven in mind when I typed that.

However, if you are having problems with cooking with your conventional gas range....

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

Gary wrote:
I've heard of people using a pizza stone or a large ceramic tile to disperse the heat better. My sister uses the pizza stone method. Places it on the bottom shelf and the stuff that needs to be cooked goes on the next higher shelf.

X2 on this, even in the small gas oven. It does a pretty good job of dealing with the burning issue either as suggested above or on the same shelf as the food to be cooked.

Linda

Trabuco · RV-Dreams Family Member

just installed the $19 motor and $9 switch in my sharp and it's as good as new. Forums are great for this very thing. No matter what problem crops up someone has already experienced it and fixed it.