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02-21-2010, 05:39 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Leesburg
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #9786
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Apollo Half Time Oven
Ours died in stages. Wouldn't work in half time mode below 400degs. Then microwave died and oven wouldn't start at all. We found a micro/convectiion oven on line that is a nice fit with matching trim ring. You have to change the plug and widen the foot riser. No problem. The new unit is an Contoure found at http://tweetys.com/
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02-21-2010, 12:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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I see you are a new member, WELCOME....Have you checked into the warranty of your half-time oven? Several MOCers have had their ovens repaired or replaced free of charge from the manufacturer.
We had some problems with the latch early on, but were able to fix it with the help from the forum....has worked for almost 4 years now. We love the half-time oven.
Post here if you need help locating warranty information.
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02-21-2010, 01:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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I think if I read your post correctly you already purchased the replacement. If not, you can call the people who handle the Apollo Half Time Oven and get a "blemished" mfr returned unit for $100 and shipping. For us the shipping was $16. Just another option. It comes with a 60-day warranty.
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02-27-2010, 02:55 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Claude
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #4579
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We have had ours repaired twice at repair shops recommended by mfr, bear in mind that our oven is used daily and we have been in our RV since 06. Just yesterday I went to use the half-time feature and it is gone, so will now locate a repair shop here to have repaired again, but I love this half-time feature.
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02-28-2010, 11:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Pat, haven't heard from you and Virgil in quite awhile. Keep in mind if the repair will be more than $100, you can get a brand new one from the mfr for $100 and shipping. That's brand new in the sense it's never been used. But they are returns from rv mfrs who say they are blemished. Ours had a couple of small dents in the rear wall inside the oven. I think that's where it was, anyhow. Shipping was $16. They also will send you a new unblemished one but it's something like between $300 and $400, if I recall. Hi to Virgil for us.
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03-06-2010, 10:46 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ellicott City
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #9626
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Hapcamp: I've looked on Tweety's site and cannot find a microwave/convection oven. Like you I have an '05 Montana but the 2955RL model and the microwave may be like yours. Mine is black Apollo and the cabinet opening is 21-1/2 W x 15-3/4 H. Does that sound the same as yours? If so, can you give me details on the Tweety model if you still have that data?
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03-13-2010, 03:02 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 214
M.O.C. #7994
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http://www.contoure.com/Products/pc/...7&idproduct=83
This is a site for a similar combo microwave/convcstion oven I ran across perusing an RV supplies catalogue. No idea if they are better or worse than the Appolo.
Our Appolo recently quit microwaving. All other functions continued to work. I downloaded some instructions for checking the magnetron including discharging the capacitor. It seemed ok so I poked at the door switches. There are 4 of them. The switches all seemed ok but one seemed a bit out of place so I pushed. Buttoned it all back up and the microwave worked. It's now about 4 days working including cooking a couple meals. So if everything else works it may be just a door switch.
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03-14-2010, 06:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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What is the price of the above unit?
Happy trails.......................
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03-14-2010, 06:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by clarkandsheila
http://www.contoure.com/Products/pc/...7&idproduct=83
This is a site for a similar combo microwave/convcstion oven I ran across perusing an RV supplies catalogue. No idea if they are better or worse than the Appolo.
Our Appolo recently quit microwaving. All other functions continued to work. I downloaded some instructions for checking the magnetron including discharging the capacitor. It seemed ok so I poked at the door switches. There are 4 of them. The switches all seemed ok but one seemed a bit out of place so I pushed. Buttoned it all back up and the microwave worked. It's now about 4 days working including cooking a couple meals. So if everything else works it may be just a door switch.
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My first Apollo had the same problem with a defective door microswitch. I had them replaced at a small appliance repair shop. Next I blew the circuits messing with the outside panel breaker. I ordered a new one from Apollo, DW really likes it. This one working fine but will probably buy another if this one goes out. I don't think these things last forever and we use ours about 10 times a day, every day. Maybe not the best appliance for us fulltimers....
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03-14-2010, 07:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Like Phil we use our Apollo to death. Our present one is a refurbished one that is 2 years old. We use it for everything and would be lost without it.
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03-21-2010, 04:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Same here. That half time oven feature is terrific. Even browns the meat, etc. Same as a regular oven but in about half the time.
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11-10-2010, 04:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bend
Posts: 122
M.O.C. #4858
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Where do you get a refurbished one? Mine died last night.
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11-10-2010, 05:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Valley Center
Posts: 157
M.O.C. #7840
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Call Mid-West Sales, 800-772-7262, they are Half Time Oven's RV customer service. I just received my refurbished one last week, looks brand new, maybe a few scratches. I had to wait a couple of weeks because they did not have any in stock(?) but had it in a few days after they let me know they had one. It was $125 plus shipping, $48 to CA! A new one is over $300. Only because of this great forum did I know about the refurbished one, you have to ask. Mid west sales quoted me parts and a new oven and only after I asked did they quote the refurbished one.
Has anyone had to modify the leg brackets and face plate due to the unit being a little deeper? There is a black box on the back(not sure what is is)that is 1/2" deeper than on the old oven. Got it installed, though.
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11-10-2010, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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"Like Phil we use our Apollo to death. Our present one is a refurbished one that is 2 years old. WE USE IT FOR EVERYTHING and would be lost without it"
Hey Rich how does the nightly news appear on your Apollo, is it more positive than on the TV? :-)
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11-10-2010, 06:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Layton
Posts: 1,048
M.O.C. #666
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11-12-2010, 09:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Kevin and Sharon, ours fit right in without modification to anything. Maybe the newer Apollos have that longer box on the back you mentioned and that would require some modification (maybe. haven't checked ours.)
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11-15-2010, 04:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bend
Posts: 122
M.O.C. #4858
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Received my replacement today from Midwest. It was fine a couple dents in the back side.$125 plus $25 shipping. Thank you as always for saving me money with all the info on here.
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03-16-2011, 01:49 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Benson
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #5420
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by hapcamp
Ours died in stages. Wouldn't work in half time mode below 400degs. Then microwave died and oven wouldn't start at all. We found a micro/convectiion oven on line that is a nice fit with matching trim ring. You have to change the plug and widen the foot riser. No problem. The new unit is an Contoure found at http://tweetys.com/
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03-16-2011, 03:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Keep in mind that Midwest Sales does not ALWAYS have the refurb units in stock and you may have to wait awhile for one. We were going to order one the last time ours went out, BUT, they were out and we had ours repaired locally. Works fine now....
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03-21-2011, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: New Market
Posts: 831
M.O.C. #375
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I think ours is about to give up the ghost. It makes a god awful rattling sound when it it running. It works and browns, but just makes a nasty sound.
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