Chinook RV

I need to replace the microwave. Any specific specs and process documentation or pictures available on this forum?

My 2001 Concourse came with the sharp model R-312AK, 1000 watt, 1 cubic ft. From the manual;

Outside dimensions - 20.5” x 11 7/8” x 15 7/8”

I have not found a replacement yet that will fit the opening with the face plate.

I replaced mine with a Sharp Model R 309Y from Lowes. Exact fit. Not sure they are still available. I did a thread on it. Using the search function will yield a few threads on the topic.

I think there is some people who can make you a custom face plate, but you may have to search for it too. It is easier to use the existing face plate, however.

I fixed the control panel a while back, and now the same issue came back. I will need to redo the fix again before I head out again so that I can see the numbers

SMan wrote: June 29th, 2020, 5:35 pm I replaced mine with a Sharp Model R 309Y from Lowes. Exact fit. Not sure they are still available. I did a thread on it. Using the search function will yield a few threads on the topic.

I looked for this and it has been discontinued. I also could not find models mentioned in other threads.

I found a white R309YW on Amazon but not a black one. Expensive with shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-R-309YW-Mi ... B007EV5FUI

What I did when looking for mine was to remove the microwave and bezel and take the bezel with me to the box stores to find a unit that would fit.

I just bought and installed this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MM ... UTF8&psc=1
It fit fine using the existing faceplate. Only mod required was to drill a couple of small screw starter holes into the back of the new microwave to re-attach the faceplate brackets since they don't line up perfectly like the original microwave. Required tools and parts = small drill bit (slightly smaller that the screw OD and (2) small screw - which I think I just poached the needed (4) total screws from the back of the old microwave since it was going in the trash.
Super easy, less than a 30 minute job.

thank you! I ordered this. i'll let the forum know how it goes.

Hey all, just replaced old microwave with new Farberware microwave recommended here. Good fit, drilled few new holes in microwave and all set.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Farberware- ... WG10970833

I finally installed the new Faberware microwave after almost two years. I actually learned fairly quickly that I didn’t need it and enjoyed the new storage space where it was supposed to be. I can heat up any microwaveable item using my skillet on my gas stove and it’s just as good if not better. Definitely simpler.

It didn’t quite fit the faceplate so I used wood stripping to fill in the gaps.

I’ve only tested it once. But it works and looks good.