I bought the Tough Grade microwave for my van kitchen equipment. My diary's interior sequence provides the context for planning appliance openings around the framing and finished panels.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought Tough Grade RV Microwave with Trim Kit as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought the Tough Grade microwave for my van kitchen equipment. My diary's interior sequence provides the context for planning appliance openings around the framing and finished panels.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
RecPro offers another microwave with a trim kit. Toshiba uses a larger countertop format, so its cabinet position and exterior dimensions represent a different layout choice.
RecPro Microwave with Trim Kit
This black microwave includes a surrounding trim kit. The trim creates a finished border around the oven's front face.
