Ok so darn this forum! haha :) Anyway, saw a thread where someone had added an electric fireplace heater in their camper...so now I would like to do that! Anyway, so would like to add something like this... https://www.wayfair.com/Freestanding-Electric-Fireplace-AKDY1227.html I would be removing the 2 doors and the center of the 2 cabinets below the stereo here... (If pic doesn't show up, just google "Jayco Swift 267BHS" and look at images and you'll see where I'm talking about)So, as long as the dimensions are ok with depth and width and stuff for mounting, what else do I need to watch for? Would this be considered a plug and play for a TT once its mounted? There is an outlet in the storage area just to the right of the stereo so plugging this in would be super easy. We currently use a small electric oscillating heater which take up counter space or is in the way in the floor. This cabinet doesn't have but 2 small things currently in it because its not too deep and not amazingly useful. Anyway, just seemed like a good mod! Thanks all!

That's basically what I did only I replaced drawers with a fireplace insert. I used the outlet for the stereo to provide power for the fireplace. It took about 8 hours from tear down to trim out. It looks like it came from the factory.We use the heat to take the chill out of the living area. It works great.

Mine was not difficult. But I did not have a center board between the doors. Just removed the doors and no other cabinet mods. And I found a drop in fireplace from electricfireplacesdirect.com with dimensions that were almost exactly the size of the opening.Things I did.The fireplace air intake was on top of the cabinet enclosure. But I wanted the intake grill at the bottom rather than the top, so I built a base to raise the fireplace to the top and allow an intake grill (that I made) at the bottom, the air go around the side of the fireplace, and enter at the top.Since mine was such a near perfect fit, I only had to buy some basic trim wood from Lowe's and cut, fit, and finish to match the cabinet.

A lot of newer units are coming with them. We find ours handy for heating when temps are above freezing (electric space heaters will not keep the basement from freezing like the main forced-air heater does). Keep in mind that most of these electric fireplaces designed for RVs are made in China... we've had two fail.Rob

I got one in a cabinet from Wally's with the intention of ditching the cabinet and mounting it as you're suggesting. We took a couple of trips before I got around to mounting it and found we liked leaving it "portable". It fits nicely on the wall between the cabinet and slide, which was pretty much wasted space. Rolls easily and stores next to the recliner. My cabinet, which is actually deep and very useful, is still available, and we have our fireplace heater. Win/win.

Thanks for the replies. Yeah this cabinet is not very deep so right now i think we have 3 small,things in there. Just not real practical as a cabinet.

Adding a fireplace (electric fireplace heater)??

brirene
Explorer
Oct 29, 2016
I got one in a cabinet from Wally's with the intention of ditching the cabinet and mounting it as you're suggesting. We took a couple of trips before I got around to mounting it and found we liked leaving it "portable". It fits nicely on the wall between the cabinet and slide, which was pretty much wasted space. Rolls easily and stores next to the recliner. My cabinet, which is actually deep and very useful, is still available, and we have our fireplace heater. Win/win.
Second_Chance
Explorer II
Oct 28, 2016
A lot of newer units are coming with them. We find ours handy for heating when temps are above freezing (electric space heaters will not keep the basement from freezing like the main forced-air heater does). Keep in mind that most of these electric fireplaces designed for RVs are made in China... we've had two fail.

Rob
BB_TX
Nomad
Oct 28, 2016
Mine was not difficult. But I did not have a center board between the doors. Just removed the doors and no other cabinet mods. And I found a drop in fireplace from electricfireplacesdirect.com with dimensions that were almost exactly the size of the opening.
Things I did.
The fireplace air intake was on top of the cabinet enclosure. But I wanted the intake grill at the bottom rather than the top, so I built a base to raise the fireplace to the top and allow an intake grill (that I made) at the bottom, the air go around the side of the fireplace, and enter at the top.
Since mine was such a near perfect fit, I only had to buy some basic trim wood from Lowe's and cut, fit, and finish to match the cabinet.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Oct 28, 2016
That's basically what I did only I replaced drawers with a fireplace insert. I used the outlet for the stereo to provide power for the fireplace. It took about 8 hours from tear down to trim out. It looks like it came from the factory.

We use the heat to take the chill out of the living area. It works great.

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