Run a Microwave in Your Car/Van/RV Using a 12V Battery

In this video we show that it is possible to run a microwave in your car/van/RV using a 12V AGM battery.

In particular, we use a Commercial Chef Counter Top Rotary Microwave Oven. It is
0.6 Cubic Feet, outputs 600 Watts, but consumes over 1000 Watts. We unbox this microwave and test it on a shore power connection to understand its power consumption requirements. Finally, we show that this will run off a small, 1200 WHr, 12V AGM battery.

Topics and timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:24 – Unboxing
7:17 – Running on a shore power connection
10:56 – Running off a battery

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[BeefNEggs]

I came here for a microwave unboxing. Exactly what I needed to know. How to unbox a microwave. 😬😉

[Eduardo_Espinoza]

Love your personality; it reminds of a super cool teacher! 😊

[Victordunne]

Hi Chris, I believe Panasonic make a microwave using inverter technology and the lower power settings are regulated.

[TechnologyofFreedom]

Excellent video, lots of information. Bought the same microwave based on your review.

[oliverrojas]

So much learning opportunity abounds. Thanks for a content laden, comprehensive demonstration on how to rate a microwave's features and evaluate its power usage.

[stuartstuart]

Exactly what I was looking for. Lower power setting doesn’t mean less watts being used while in use. Thank you for including this detail.

[DesertButterfly]

You are so detailed. I didn’t realize about input vs output thanks so much

[unlisted]

Thanks Christopher . You answered my question beautifully

[andrewdarby]

Very informative thanks, looks like I'll be staying with my portable gas stove.

[buddy_bill]

Matty van Halen, a van life YouTuber, sent us over to watch this video, like, and subscribe to your channel. A great tip. Thanks for the information!

[GMCBURBAN]

Great video, honestly pal you did a great job here. Well done

[Atarix]

Perfect video, exactly what I was looking for :)

[libertarianpunk]

You made a really good video with all the right information good job dude

[SoAnswerAway]

Perfect. Similar setup i am looking into. Ty for the video.

[KatyInNH]

Sent by Matty Van Halen - Subscribed ! Nice Video!

[pattysoderberg]

I appreciate your thorough explanation! needed them to remove 6 of my seats the day I bought our van. I would like to see a video on your tv installation if possible.

[zsolovyev]

Thank you for this review. I am definetely getting this microwave.

[Hogger]

Get an Inverter Microwave - they are awesome - they do run at a continuous reduced power according to the setting. I use the feature all the time to reheat small amounts and it doesn't overheat small portions of the food.

[richardwolski]

Nice what size fuse do you have on inverter... I have 2x 110 agm batteries and a 2000watt inverter... But alarm goes of on inverter for low How can i solve this problem... Thanks...

[ubertuber]

Awesome vid! Am looking at this exact microwave and wondering what it would take to actually use it in my van. :) I'm curious... did you upgrade to two AGM deep cycle batteries and how does that work? Do you have solar panels? Thanks!