Fireplace

Bumpyroad wrote:

C-Bears wrote:

When space is a premium in RVs, why wouldn't you want a 1500w heater built in, which is what these fireplace unit actually are.

as somebody previously pointed out, the fireplace in their unit would have been on the diagonal and storage space wasted behind it. like you say space (and weight) is at a premium in RVs, so a heavy fireplace vs a light cube heater which both put out exactly the same amount of heat and more vs less space favors the cube. also you can move the cube to the location you are in so that the heat goes there because 1500 watts will NOT heat up an entire RV.
bumpy

Bumpy,
I've pulled my fire place out, weighs about 15-20# maybe? Not what I would consider, heavy... If I pulled it out, I could maybe put two drawers in that space and it wouldn't really help all that much, between our basement and ALL the drawers and cabinets I have in my 5er, last thing I have a problem with is space and weight..

Most of us who have these fireplaces know they only put out 1500 watts of heat, but they add some ambiance to the area and, though I initially didn't care for it, the wife and I really like ours...It's just the way it is, all the negative talk about them isn't going to change anyone's mind for those of us who like them...I have sliding doors that will shut off my living room and this little heater warms that entire area...we take that as a plus, and it doesn't use up any space that I will ever need or would want to use

I guess some hate them and some of us really like them. Mine is going on 8 yrs old and never had to replace or fix anything with it...works and looks great.

If we all had the same taste, it would be a very boring world:)