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Microwave Door Fix

I'm ashamed of this, but perhaps someone will find it helpful :)

Our motorhome was purchased with a microwave door that was unexplainedly badly broken (before picture).  Is this from convection heat?  We lived with it that way for a year and learned to hold the bottom of the door up when we closed the door.  On a trip a few weeks back, my sister-in-law didn't know the protocol and the door started coming apart in her hands. 

We plan to take our coach to Nacogdoches in about 2-3 years for a pretty thorough renovation including paint, bodywork, fridge, and microwave and were hoping the door would last until then.  The rest of the microwave works fine.  Doors don't seem to be available anymore (please correct me if I'm wrong -- I'd like one).  I think it's an R-1851.

With low expectations and nothing to lose, I tried this superglue and baking soda method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1meoZaHYZo

Much to my surprise, it actually worked and the door is functionally better than when we got it.  I don't know how long that will last, but I'm pretty happy with the results for now.  Hopefully, it'll last until the Nacogdoches spa treatment.

I think I could make the cracks disappear if I had it to do over again.
Rick and Donna
1997 U320 4000 WTBI Build 5152 "Molesley"

Re: Microwave Door Fix

Reply #1 –
I replaced the door skin on mine a few years ago. Not sure if there are any more available. Worth searching for one.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Microwave Door Fix

Reply #2 –
Quote from: MAZ –
I replaced the door skin on mine a few years ago. Not sure if there are any more available. Worth searching for one.

Mark,

Do you recall where you got it?
Rick and Donna
1997 U320 4000 WTBI Build 5152 "Molesley"

Re: Microwave Door Fix

Reply #3 –
I would have to look for the paperwork in my file. Ill let you know if I find it.
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Microwave Door Fix

Reply #4 –
Rick, I have sent you a PM
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR
 

Re: Microwave Door Fix

Reply #5 –
Rick,  Your door looks much better than mine.  I have several pieces missing and a piece of Duct tape holding it together.

It is on my list of things to replace.
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609