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.
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.
Microwave Frontage and Cabinet Planning
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
My Takeaway for the Build
SketchUp was part of my interior preparation before the framing and finished surfaces. The Tough Grade purchase pairs an oven with a trim kit, making the visible frontage part of the cabinet plan. RecPro follows that approach, while the Toshiba countertop format changes the surrounding furniture and the space occupied by the appliance.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Brand
Tough Grade
Format
RV microwave with trim kit
A microwave trim kit forms the visible border around the oven opening. The trim dimensions and oven body dimensions describe different parts of the fit. In a van cabinet, plan around the actual appliance instructions, ventilation arrangement and access to its power connection. Keep the door swing clear of nearby handles and allow the oven to be removed for service.
No. The trim surrounds the opening. The appliance body, support and ventilation dimensions must also be considered in the cabinet layout.
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.
Product
What distinguishes it
Purchase link
Tough Grade RV Microwave with Trim Kit
Compact black microwave with surrounding trim kit.
