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| Rick Cribbins (Rc38)
Registered Member Username: Rc38 Post Number: 40 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 97.120.190.103  Rating: N/A |
Anyone have an opinion on one over the other on the Greyhound? I'd love to get rid of the gas oven all together and I've read good things about the convection ovens. They seem to be popular in RV's. Cooking tips; taste; advice; ideas or thoughts appreciated. Thx! Rick | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1586 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 76.4.123.74  Rating: N/A |
cooking with a convection oven is faster whether gas or electric. cooking tips, after you get used to the convection oven the taste will be the same.Just remember it is faster and is more even heat because it is controled by a fan also. We use one at home and it has cut cooking time in about half time. I love it when the wife is happier LOL Gomer | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 639 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.62  Rating: N/A |
Our bus came with a micro/convection combo and all we have used it for is baking brownies, cookies etc and it was fine for that. If it ever breaks I'm not sure I use it enough to justify replacing it with another but for now we like it | ||
| Donald P H (Eagle19952)
Registered Member Username: Eagle19952 Post Number: 97 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 75.224.123.207 Rating: N/A |
oops... (Message edited by eagle19952 on November 28, 2011) | ||
| Donald P H (Eagle19952)
Registered Member Username: Eagle19952 Post Number: 98 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 75.224.123.207 Rating: N/A |
They make the best cheese souffle bar none,simple and easy. And good for "upside down" baked chicken. I have one at home and in the bus. | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1421 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.52.189.221  Rating: N/A |
We decided on a microwave/convection oven because we definately wanted a microwave and making that space also the oven(convection) opened up the space that would have been a gas oven for pots & pans storage. Just "our way", YMMV Jack | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 801 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 72.172.32.75  Rating: N/A |
We will be using a Convection/Nuke in our new bus for a couple of reasons. 1.) Space savings as Jack said. 2.) Electric ovens are more manageable than Gas ovens, ie: they keep the temperature more constant. 3.) Lower electrical operating costs. If you can cook a given item in a shorter time using the same number of BTu, the electrical costs will be reduced. We also figure that if we need to cook something larger than will fit in the oven we have an electric roaster that will do a 25 lb. turkey as nicely as our house oven does now. We will still use a gas cook top as we both prefer to cook on a gas stove. YMMV, Good Luck. DF (Message edited by Dallas on November 28, 2011) | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 2155 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 174.91.146.254  Rating: N/A |
My mother-in-law loved the big convection/microwave we bought her back in the mid 90's. As noted, once she got used to the timing, she didn't use the big oven anymore. Trust us, go get the biggest one that you can stuff in the space available and fall in love with it. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 1620 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 97.215.159.142  Rating: N/A |
Dal....not so sure we agree about " 2.) Electric ovens are more manageable than Gas ovens, ie: they keep the temperature more constant." We went from Gas to Electric in our home 15 years ago...my wife has complained ever since......   Having said that, we use all three in our coach. Gas cook top...came with an oven....Microwave" inverter" and a Convection/toaster oven that will, indeed cook a turkey/chicken/roast, etc. The built-in cook top/oven and inverter Microwave are "permanent" in the coach. TheConvection/toaster does it's job in our house or in the coach...or wherever. Our way! FWIW RCB | ||
| Laryn Christley (Barn_owl)
Registered Member Username: Barn_owl Post Number: 728 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 108.15.212.72  Rating: N/A |
Micro/convection combo is what I did. Found a scratch and dent one at Home Depot for a good price. We use it a lot along with two induction hobs. This replaced a gas range that I sent to the scrap yard. The gas range made to much heat for the interior of the bus. We love the changes, and remember we were cooking for eight. | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1622 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 66.82.162.16  Rating: N/A |
WE chose the other style , microwave with built in oven / broiler. Yes its is small but we don't use it for bread (there is a bread machine) or a Thanksgiving turkey. For non microwavs re heating , and melting or simply cooking the space is large enough , and the items tiny enough that it works great. Really depends on the size/weight of the baked food to need convection. Yes of course we have a gas oven and broiler , for bigger stuff, when needed.. FF | ||
| L James Jones Jr (Jamo)
Registered Member Username: Jamo Post Number: 235 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 74.67.218.12  Rating: N/A |
Nice post Rick, Our '04 came with a 3 burner propane cooktop & no oven at all. We plan on doing the same thing, convection micro & keep the cooktop. Don' need no stinking oven. At home we have a dual fuel "pro series" JennAir. Gas cooktop w/electric convection oven. We love it. This year we only had a 34 lb turkey and it was done in just under 3 hours (convection). Last year it was 42 lbs & it took about 3-1/2. We have 30-35 for Thanksgiving, and I love leftovers. BTW: the turkeys are raised locally at a Bud's farm...no hormones or any of that crap. Fanfreakintastic eatin' | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 802 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.206.210 Rating: N/A |
RCB, As I said, your mileage may vary... depends on what kind of electric and how good or accurate the controls are. You'll find that most of the high end professional manufacturers recommend the combination stoves. I've also had electric stoves that weren't worth the sheet metal they were built with... it would have been easier to use an Easy-Bake oven. | ||
| Rick Cribbins (Rc38)
Registered Member Username: Rc38 Post Number: 41 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 97.120.190.244 Rating: N/A |
Well it looks like this thread has run its course. Thanks everyone for the great feedback and advise! We are buying on this Saturday and look forward to playing with it right away. Rick | ||
| Larry & Lynne Dixon (Larry_d)
Registered Member Username: Larry_d Post Number: 357 Registered: 7-2005 Posted From: 50.39.223.78  Rating: N/A |
Rick We have a combo Micro/convection and gas stove top. Thru our trips short and extended we have found we use the combo a lot. I have a piece of counter top that I put non slip on bottom and cover the stove top for more counter top. Finding we use the stove top very little and the extra counter space great./Got the countertop piece from a carpenter who cut out for sink. Happy coaching do it your way. Larry | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 803 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.206.210 Rating: N/A |
Rick, let us know what kind and how big and how well it works for you. I've used the Convection/ Microwaves before but not enough to have a real insite as to how well they work over time. Good Luck! DF | ||
| Bruce Henderson (Oonrahnjay)
Registered Member Username: Oonrahnjay Post Number: 704 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 24.126.36.245  Rating: N/A |
Yes, I'd like to know kind (model number, etc.) and other details, too. This will help me a lot. Thanks. | ||
| Larry & Lynne Dixon (Larry_d)
Registered Member Username: Larry_d Post Number: 358 Registered: 7-2005 Posted From: 50.39.223.78 Rating: N/A |
Well #'s thing got me thinking,ours is a GE== Spacemaker Convection/Microwave #J VM192 002== Manufactured 7-92. Has had nor needed repairs Larry | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 1622 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 97.214.230.84 Rating: N/A |
Well, Dal...whatever the better half likes...or dislikes...is important in our situation; know what I mean??? Jenn-Air is pretty well recognized as one of the best..we've had both electric and gas...and, it's back to gas, methinks. Do it your way (per FF) RCB | ||
| Dave Walker (Chrome_dome)
Registered Member Username: Chrome_dome Post Number: 413 Registered: 3-2010 Posted From: 74.41.14.235  Rating: N/A |
Real Chef actually prefer Gas burners and convection and or fully electric ovens. Just saying chromie | ||
| Derrick Thomas (Thomasinnv)
Registered Member Username: Thomasinnv Post Number: 36 Registered: 10-2010 Posted From: 67.142.130.14  Rating: N/A |
We chose to go with the gas oven/stove and separate micro above the stove. Nothing against micro/convection combos, but with as much time as we spend boondocking, and as much as my wife likes to bake, the gas oven was just more practical. I would rather not have to run the genny every time she wants to use the oven. | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 808 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.206.210 Rating: N/A |
One of the reasons we are getting rid of the gas oven is the amount of heat it puts out, especially during the summer. Even with 2 roof airs it takes a lot to shed the excess heat. If our Roasting pan (which can be moved outside), will work, and the convection/nuke takes less time to cook, we should alleviate a lot of the extra heat generated. | ||
| Brandon M (Brandon314159)
Registered Member Username: Brandon314159 Post Number: 58 Registered: 3-2011 Posted From: 173.8.221.225  Rating: N/A |
As a good side note: If you get a convection microwave oven, and do a lot of warm weather camping, think about building a 'port' out of the back of the microwave to vent heat outside of the coach (like into a work space or roof vent). This makes a MASSIVE difference when doing hot weather camping. Worth the effort if the microwave is going to stay in there for multiple years. I'm building something similar to have a low speed fan scavenge air off the back/sides of my propane oven and vent it out the side of the bus. I figured the microwave will receive similar attention with a higher flow rate fan. :-) |