Fixing a microwave in spare motorhome cupboard -

[pete@chesterfield]

Hey everyone, I want to put a microwave in a cupboard in my Pilote P70, just not sure how to keep it secure. Are there special securing fixtures to hold the microwave in place? Anyone got any ideas / suggestions please.

 

[DT]

We have to simple L shape brackets attached to screws in the op corners of the microwave and then two very short screws into the rear of the cupboard. Dealer fitted the microwave and had never moved in over two years.

 

[Gromett]

Aluminium angle and 3M VHB tape?

Make sure there is sufficient space on sides, top and back as required in the manual.

 

[Roger S]

Our manufacturer fitted microwave had a round rubber foot on each corner, and them feet sat in holes in wood that was glued to the cupboard base.

 

[donkey]

As well as leaving enough space all round you may also need to ventilate the cupboard.

Geoff

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[autorouter]

I cut a piece of veneered plywood to exactly fit the shelf. The microwave has four feet, attached by screws. I removed the existing screws, and screwed through the plywood with slightly longer screws. Obviously be careful that the new screws are not too long.

Then I held the plywood down with a couple of short screws at the front. Alternatively you could use velcro or double-sided tape.

If you have access under the shelf you can just screw through that, no need for the plywood.

 

[Mikeco]

I just put mine onto a shelf and contained it with the wood surround.

 

[autorouter]

Our manufacturer fitted microwave had a round rubber foot on each corner, and them feet sat in holes in wood that was glued to the cupboard base.

Tried that once. When I went over a speed bump that I didn't see, it took off and landed on the floor.

 

[Roger S]

Tried that once. When I went over a speed bump that I didn't see, it took off and landed on the floor.

Thats not good, i have not had that happen, mind you ours does have a few surrounds which would stop it falling but other than that it just lays there quite happy.

 

[Keep Right On]

Tried that once. When I went over a speed bump that I didn't see, it took off and landed on the floor.

Never admit liability - wasn't that the speed bump they put there when you weren't looking

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[pete@chesterfield]

Hey Guys

Thanks for all the replies, ideas and suggestions - really grateful.
Have a great Xmas

Pete

 

[cyberyacht]

I used self tappers into the feet on mine through some fabricated brackets. Vent fitted to provide additional air circulation.