FOREST RIVER MCG992ARB .9 MICROWAVE
- Countertop Microwave Oven
- 0.9 cu ft
- 1000 watts
- Touch
- Better rated than 88%
A dependable-sounding drop-in replacement for RVs originally fitted with this exact microwave model, based on multiple owners confirming an exact fit and easy install.
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How it ranks among the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track
4.6★ across 197 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
197 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
992+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 85 countertop microwave ovens we track - how the scorecard works · full countertop microwave ovens data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This is an OEM-style replacement microwave for RVs built to the MCG992ARB specification originally supplied to Forest River coaches, and reviewers identify it as made by Magic Chef despite the Forest River branding. It comes with the cabinet trim and mounting kit needed for a built-in RV installation.
Little manufacturer spec data is listed beyond the model number, so most of what buyers know about this microwave comes from people installing it as a direct swap for a failed factory unit. Multiple reviewers confirm it matched the size and mounting of the original microwave in RVs including a 2017 Coachmen Catalina, installing with four screws and the existing plug. Buyers outside the RV replacement use case, or unsure of their coach's original model, should confirm fit before ordering since compatibility is the entire value here.
- Direct OEM-style replacement for Forest River RV microwaves
- Ships with cabinet trim and mounting kit
- Confirmed fit for 2017 Coachmen Catalina and similar coaches
- Installs with four screws and the original plug
Who it's for
Suited to RV owners whose built-in microwave, often factory labeled MCG992ARB or a matching Magic Chef unit, has failed and needs an exact-size OEM style swap. Not intended as a general countertop microwave for a house kitchen.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Every review here comes from RV owners replacing a failed built-in microwave, and the consistent theme is an exact fit: reviewers describe swapping it in with four screws and the existing plug, with the trim kit included even when shipped separately. Several specifically identify it as Magic Chef-made despite the Forest River label, and more than one said it heats as well as or better than the original factory unit.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Limited manufacturer spec data beyond model number
- Only useful if your RV used this exact model
Specifications
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
|---|---|
| Model | MCG992ARB |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.9 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Manual Defrost |
| Heating Method | microwave radiation |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Energy Consumption | 1000 Watts |
| Power Consumption | 1000 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | stainless steel, plastic, glass |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Mouse |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Turntable |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Number of Programs | 9 |
| Cooking Program | [1-9] |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Additional Features | Turntable |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop microwave ovens.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER MCG992ARB .9 MICROWAVEThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 197 | 4.2 / 5 |
| COMFEE' EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/OffCOMFEE' | 4.4 / 5 | 28,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Panasonic Microwave Oven NN-SN686S Stainless Steel Countertop/Built-In with Inverter…Panasonic | 4.3 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Nostalgia RMO4BK Retro 0.9 Cubic Foot 800-Watt Countertop Microwave OvenNostalgia | 4.6 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave Ovens 1.2 Cu FtTOSHIBA | 4.4 / 5 | 32,299 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the FOREST RIVER MCG992ARB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Forest River MCG992ARB microwave made by Magic Chef?
Reviewers report it is made by Magic Chef despite the Forest River branding, and that it matches Magic Chef's OEM RV microwave specs.
What RVs does the MCG992ARB microwave fit?
Owners confirm it as a direct replacement in coaches including a 2017 Coachmen Catalina; check that your coach used this same model before ordering.
Does it include mounting hardware?
Yes, reviewers confirm it ships with the cabinet trim and mounting kit needed for installation, sometimes shipped separately.