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- sgfryeExplorerour first TT did not have one, never thought much about it. current TT came with a living room electric fireplace. didn't really consider pros or cons because we bought the TT with the floor plan we wanted. rear living and 3 slides we use it in cold weather to augment propane and save propane. we always use shore power (not long term sites) also have a smaller portable electric heater in front bedroom. overall we have utilized and liked it. bottom line is in our non boondocking travels it saves propane and no electric costs to us. everyone's situation is different.
- goducks10Explorer
TXiceman wrote:
The fire place produces the exact same 1500 Watts or 5100 BTUH on the 15 amp circuit that a 1500 Watt ceramic heater produces. It is a big expensive space waster that is fixed to one location. I would rather have the storage space and carry a small cube heater that is stored out of the way when we do not need it.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Ken
x2 - Cummins12V98Explorer III
texanrvr wrote:
We have fireplaces in both the living room and the bedroom and use them both frequently. I changed out both of the plugs that they use to a heavier unit that doesn't get hot under use.
We also use Cheap Heat electric heater in place of the propane furnace. It gives a more even heat throughout the trailer. Depending on the electric rate, the cost difference is negligible and I don't have to lug heavy propane bottles around.
We have one FP in the living area, the wife likes to use it once in a while. We always use our CheapHeat unless away from shore power. Really nice not having cheap little heaters placed around the RV to have go bad or trip over! - texanrvrExplorerWe have fireplaces in both the living room and the bedroom and use them both frequently. I changed out both of the plugs that they use to a heavier unit that doesn't get hot under use.
We also use Cheap Heat electric heater in place of the propane furnace. It gives a more even heat throughout the trailer. Depending on the electric rate, the cost difference is negligible and I don't have to lug heavy propane bottles around. - trigleyExplorerI think it depends on the type of weather you camp in. For us, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, it is probably the most used item in our trailer.The air conditioner gets turned on about once a year to see if it still works.
Our fireplace (supplied with the trailer) did short out after 10 years and of course the the manufacturer was out of business. I replaced it with a dimplex. - Road_PhantomExplorer IIWorks great. It saves propane. Because the bedroom is usually up front and higher than the rest of the trailer (heat rises) the bedroom stays warm.
- DevocamperExplorerour is very useful we use it in cold weather whenever we are in a campground with hookups, we do a lot of boondocking , it heats the camper without the use of the propane furnace, and is built in so it’s out of the way and no cords to trip over.
Mike - ACZLExplorerWe have 2, 1 in the LR and other in BR. Like others, we also love them. Funny thing is, we cannot use both at same time, but can run 2 A/C's at same time------oh well. Depending on temp, we leave the BR on at night, and then turn it off and switch on the LR one. Stay in bed awhile longer so LR/kit area has a chance to warm up some. If really cold, will still use BR fireplace and turn finance on too.
Many moons ago DW and I saw a fireplace in BR of a "Triumph"(?????) brand RV and thought that was coooooooool. See that Alliance RV's have fireplaces that pull out for storage behind them. Do believe that if we ever get another coach, it too will have at least 1 fireplace. - edatlantaExplorer III use my Dimplex every day during the winter. It works great and puts out enough heat that I virtually never use my propane furnace except those nights when it will be well below freezing and I need a bit of heat in my underbelly for the pipes, etc. Of course I am a camp host and have free electricity so heating for me is cheap. Oh no, I have to go to work today! Oh well.
- bobsallyhExplorer IIIf you are considering using an RV park where you pay for power, think hard about it.
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