Replace the existing grill with an oven

[suffolk man]

Hi all, has anybody any experience of replacing a grill with an oven in their van? We have an Autocruise Accent with a grill which we don't use and we would like to replace it with an oven which we would use a lot. If anybody could point us in the right direction it would be much appreciated. I have attached a piccie of the current setup.

 

[XxAnthxX]

Hi all, has anybody any experience of replacing a grill with an oven in their van? We have an Autocruise Accent with a grill which we don't use and we would like to replace it with an oven which we would use a lot. If anybody could point us in the right direction it would be much appreciated. I have attached a piccie of the current setup.

I have a bread bin / cupboard just like that.....and offen think the same thing

 

[Leakylunar]

We had same grill and wanted the oven, the opening was to small!
We are now looking at adding big a drawer instead.

 

[cmcardle75]

What are the measurements of the gap into which it needs to fit?

 

[Minxy]

Its not just about the unit size itself but also ventilation as an oven could get very, very hot, much more than a grill so you may need to also install an external vent too.

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[34127]

The Thetford Spinflo duplex oven does not require external ventilation but does need air gaps above and below and to each side which makes the space required quite a bit bigger than the oven itself.

 

[two]

That looks like a nice grill.
There are other ways to cook without an oven.
We decided, after a lot of thought, not to have one and have more drawer space instead.
In smaller vans, compromise is required.

 

[cmcardle75]

The gap does look very small. I think you'd probably need to break into the cupboard below, which might require considerable carpentry skills. It also looks decidedly narrow.

 

[Minxy]

Another thought, if you always use sites with EHU just take a mains powered small oven instead.

 

[XxAnthxX]

Its not just about the unit size itself but also ventilation as an oven could get very, very hot, much more than a grill so you may need to also install an external vent too.

I’m fortunate to have a vent behind the grill.

I’ve seen these grills replaced with a microwave on a few occasions.

But I’m not sure if the change is a worthwhile addition.

I normally just use the CAD......no.....gas griddle / stove with a lid

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[cmcardle75]

You might just fit in a Dometic OV1800. Hard to tell without dimensions. You'll probably lose the top drawer and have to stick in a bit of a filler panel, but again hard to tell without measurements.

 

[DandG5515]

I think that's a smev 20 litre grill same as we had in our rollerteam waste of space. Replaced it with larger 30litre smev oven by removing air gap and a little bit of feterling. Works great use it alot. It came with fitting kit that gives a small air gap all the way around. Only concern with yours is the left hand side a flat piece may be needed.

 

[berni109]

Removed one of those from previous van and did what minxy suggested above.
Small electric oven from argos which left space all around for ventilation.

 

[Minxy]

I've just had a quick shuftie at the size of the grill compared to the grill/oven and the latter is taller and wider so unless you want to do a lot of work to the cabinetry I don't think it's gonna work.

 

[busby]

Buy a Romeska,,Does most things an oven does.BUSBY

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[DBK]

If you are happy to lose the drawer below the grill I am sure it can be done. We have a SMEV oven and grill which use a lot. You just need to check the dimensions and find one which will fit. You will probably need to add a new shelf to support it.

 

[Gaston aires]

You could just use the space for a halogen oven. Only with EHU though.
Phil

 

[EuroTrotters]

Its not just about the unit size itself but also ventilation as an oven could get very, very hot, much more than a grill so you may need to also install an external vent too.

And trying to find a vent kit, like rocking horse muck

 

[suffolk man]

Thanks for all your thoughts. The available space is too tight to fit an oven in currently. I am looking at replacing the whole kitchen unit with a custom made one including an oven. We are mostly off grid so EHU solutions are a no go. I will post when we have made a decision. As usual, thank you all for your help.

 

[demem56]

Hi all, has anybody any experience of replacing a grill with an oven in their van? We have an Autocruise Accent with a grill which we don't use and we would like to replace it with an oven which we from besttoasterovenguides.com would use a lot. If anybody could point us in the right direction it would be much appreciated. I have attached a piccie of the current setup.

I’m fortunate to have a vent behind the grill.

I’ve seen these grills replaced with a microwave on a few occasions.

But I’m not sure if the change is a worthwhile addition.

I normally just use the CAD......no.....gas griddle / stove with a lid

Yes going to share in detail.

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[Stealaway]

I am looking at replacing the whole kitchen unit with a custom made one including an oven

I specked the Spinflo oven and grill for my new van because its much more powerful than the Domestic's.
It also seems much better quality.
If I was fitting out the complete kitchen I would go for the complete unit Spinflo Triplex Caravan LPG Cooker (Hob, Oven & Grill) £499