Storage space vs phoney fireplace.
We want to remove the fireplace from our 2020 Highland Ridge Silverstar. This rig has precious little storage. We won't get much use out of this "fireplace" and that cavern behind it would make a grea...
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jpmyers wrote:
We've had cause to use the "Fireplace" a few times and it does perform well. And it entertains the cats a bit.
I've scrapped the idea of removing the fireplace altogether. Also scrapped is the notion of creating access to the cavernous area behind the fireplace. My thoughts are that space would have a tendency to become too warm, if not hot, for safe storage of anything.
Comments?
As long as there is venting to allow the drawing in of replacement air I don’t see an issue. We took a blanked off space where our water pump is located and installed a electric fireplace. Seems to work great, and when on 50 amp service now have 6,500 watts of electric heat.
This is about 22,165 BTU, the 30,000 BTU gas furnace at 80% is 24,000 BTU.
