Has anyone tried to install a small electric toaster oven in a T@B Teardrop?

DMB454768

We have a 2020 320S Teardrop camper and were thinking of adding a toaster oven, but unsure if this is possible.  Would appreciate any advice as to how this might be done as well as the safety of it.

pthomas745

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On shore power, with some thought about how many amps you have available, it is certainly possible.  On battery, unless you can make major mods, no. Bigger battery, an inverter, etc would be needed.

VictoriaP

Aside from everything pthomas listed, “installing” would be made more difficult due to the amazing amount of heat the exterior of small ovens can produce. They tend to be very poorly insulated, enough so that there are often recommendations for a significant amount of space around the top and sides. As such, I can’t really see a safe place for one in a 320.

I know a few people who carry them and use them outside under an awning or EZ up style canopy.

Mickerly

As stated above significant space around the oven required. We have a CS and have used a toaster oven inside on the "dresser" when it was raining. In your position, I wouldn't look for a perinate installation. I would store the oven until it was needed. Then I would set it on a wood cutting board, on top of your stove. Just a thought.

ObizzyB

Hi, I saw this set-up on a previous post here or on a FB page.  The poster indicated she removed the TV from the galley in their 2018 or 2019 320 s/cs and installed a toaster oven. She bought it from Lowes on Black Friday! (I just ordered one: its only $69 and has an air fryer!). It is a Lowe’s brand. It looks exactly like the same model she installed so I’m sure it’s going to fit.🙏🤞
She indicated the the unit has some clearance but they also open the rear cabinet  when in use.  She rerouted the cord to plug into the rear (interior) wall.  Even if you just stored it in that cabinet and took it out to put on the counter it’s a good storage place.  and for me much more practical than a television! 😂

VictoriaP

@ObizzyB PLEASE check the owners manual for that oven before trying to use it in that spot! Unless the manual states it’s safe for in or undercabinet mounting, it probably requires 4-6” of clearance around the top, rear, front, and sides, and that will be detailed in the manual. Most of these are so poorly insulated that at best, the heat will warp the woodwork. At worst, they can set nearby flammable materials on fire.

Don’t get me wrong, my countertop oven at home is my most used appliance, but it’s kept against a wall with no upper cabinets and nothing else nearby; it gets pulled well away from that wall before use. These little guys just get too darn hot. The cabinet you show is fine for storage if the oven can be secured, but it’s probably not safe for actual use unless the oven was specifically designed for in-cabinet mounting.

ObizzyB

Thanks Victoria, “safety first”. I will definitely check out the measurements and the manual. I have heat shields for the cabinet interior, but it may be more trouble than its worth to install. I imagine it’s going be super easy to just pull it out of the cabinet and put it on the counter. I pick it up today. 🥳
BTW the brand name is Highland sold exclusively by Lowe’s. 

Mickerly

We have used our toaster oven a couple times, mostly outside. We switched to an electric skillet. It appears to be more useful for the same space.

PNWtabber

I can't even use the stovetop in my T@B 320 without setting off the smoke alarm--have to have the front window open and the fan running!  

Dame_plume

I have the same T@b as you.  Make sure you turn the AC off before using the oven.  I tripped the campground breaker a few times myself with AC and hot water set on high. Funny thing is that nothing tripped in the T@b, just the campground...

atlasb

We have carried a toaster oven in the bottom of the closet in our 400 since 2017.  It is out of the way but has only been used one time that I remember.  Like several other items, (George Forman grill, electric water kettle, Air purifier/ fan.) it is on the list of not really used.  The microwave, induction cook top and the new small Keurig coffee pot get the most uses.  Recently started, to take out "nice to have" but never used items.  Have never used the propane stove to cook.  Induction cook top is becoming the go to item.  Used mainly on small table outside.