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Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

It lasted 18 years. Power at the outlet is good, microwave totally dead except for a couple of intermittent zombie moments.  Due for replacement.

What's a good drop-in replacement?  This unit is no longer available.

Thanks


Second question.      How do you get it down?


PS. If you know of a used but working Advantium that's for sale, please let me know.  I'll be ForeTraveling from Florida to Los Angeles in a couple of weeks and my route is flexible.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

Reply #1 –
I have a sharp carousel in mine.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

Reply #2 –
Ours in our Realm is a GE Advantium so you should be able to find a similar one still!

Also, if it's above the stove like ours we had to
take the trim above it off and easy enough to remove the screws holding it in. 

I will say it is HEAVY and although my hubs is pretty strong it was tough for him. Have a couple of back up plans of attack!
Oh and we know this because it was poorly installed and falling out! 🤦🏼‍♀️
Good luck 👍

 
Quote from: Tom Lang –
It lasted 18 years. Power at the outlet is good, microwave totally dead except for a couple of intermittent zombie moments.  Due for replacement.

What's a good drop-in replacement?  This unit is no longer available.

Thanks


Second question.      How do you get it down?


PS. If you know of a used but working Advantium that's for sale, please let me know.  I'll be ForeTraveling from Florida to Los Angeles in a couple of weeks and my route is flexible.
Stacey, Eric & 2 Great Danes
2020 Realm FS6 -  LVMS
Previous: 2015 American Coach-Tradition

Re: Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

Reply #3 –
Tom - I got lucky and just replaced mine this Spring but it took 5 months to get it!  Looks like it is out of stock again.  It is now made in China so it is not near as robustly made (metal is not as thick) as before but it does work fine.  To get it down you have to take apart the upper cabinets to get to the 4 screws that hold it up.  It is HEAVY and cumbersome to get it swung down from the back support on the wall and past the splash guard on the side.  I about busted a gut doing it myself - never again without a helper!

Good Luck and hope you can find one or find out if they are still making them anymore.
Oscar
Oscar & Janet Valent
2023 Coach House 261XLQD
Former 2004 U320 3820 PBBS
Former 2007 Newell Coach #815
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

Re: Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

Reply #4 –
I bought a Sharp zero clearance door so it can open close to the wall. Convection and all; Lowes had the best price but I had to order it.

1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

Reply #5 –
I bought a Samsung from Lowes --one modification-- electrical cord was on opposite side from original so drilled a hole in upper cabinet to run power cord.  As Oscar said it was a pain but doable
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR
 

Re: Need Replacement for GE Advantium Convection Microwave

Reply #6 –
Tom, any standard convection microwave will fit, just decide on how much you are willing to spend.  The GE Advantium is still available, unless something has happened in the past few days.  HD and Lowe's carry this unit.  I, like Chris, installed a Samsung convection and have been very satisfied.  There are several ways to install these and it will depend on how the first one was put in.  Normally, two long bolts go down through the top of the cabinet above and screw into the unit.  The plate on the back has two points that the unit sits into, so you remove the bolts, tip the unit forward, balance the unit and then lift slightly off the back plate and you have the unit in your hands.  Normally, you will not have to remove the plate on the wall as they are the same.  Just to be sure, measure the gap between the slots in your unit and the wall mount. Place some towels under the unit to protect the counter, as these units are heavy, since you are reaching out over counter to handle.  Hope this helps, as I have replaced many with no issues.  Just look for a hidden screw if you are still having an issues with removal.  If I was closer, I could install one for you.
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus