Fireplace mod

[ScottG]

I know they're cheasy but the RV we're getting has a place for a "fireplace" and I want to add it after delivery - the compartment has no other use for us and we thought it would be fun. (Dealer wanted $900 but they go for under $200)

Does anyone have experience with a specific model/brand that they like?

Thanks,
Scott

[ScottG]

RollandB wrote:
Glad someone posted the link for ElectricFirePlaces direct, I've been shopping one for a basement remodel in our stick house and they have lots to choose from.

Dimplex is the brand Northwood uses and on the NROA forum several have posted favorable comments.

I picked up a unit that included a surround since the size of the firebox will fit in the area of our fifth wheel. I'll scrap the surround, maybe use some for trim, but the biggest thing for us is how much noise the heater makes. We use a portable heater do let the place we are camped pay the heat, but mostly cuz it's so much quieter than the furnace. The fireplace we picked up was at a local store and plugged in so we got to try the sound it makes before buying it. It will be a project this winter when I have a few days to play and make it fit.

It will indeed be going in our new Silver Fox 32A.
I hadn't even considered how much noise it makes - that's kind of important.

[Hondavalk]

ScottG wrote:

Hondavalk wrote:
My fireplace is a Thermoheat and the heater can be run with the flame feature off although we always have it on when using the heater.

Can you tell me what brand or model you have?

Thanks,
Scott

http://www.racersrvstuff.com/racersrv/include/retrieve_file.php?type=overview&fileid=2654

The last page has the MFG. info

[Cranemec]

I added one to our coach. Ordered it from Amazon, took the doors off of the cabinet, plugged it in and secured with 4 screws.



I don't know why I can't add a picture

[RollandB]

Glad someone posted the link for ElectricFirePlaces direct, I've been shopping one for a basement remodel in our stick house and they have lots to choose from.

Dimplex is the brand Northwood uses and on the NROA forum several have posted favorable comments.

I picked up a unit that included a surround since the size of the firebox will fit in the area of our fifth wheel. I'll scrap the surround, maybe use some for trim, but the biggest thing for us is how much noise the heater makes. We use a portable heater do let the place we are camped pay the heat, but mostly cuz it's so much quieter than the furnace. The fireplace we picked up was at a local store and plugged in so we got to try the sound it makes before buying it. It will be a project this winter when I have a few days to play and make it fit.

[ScottG]

BB_TX wrote:
I installed one in ours even though it was not originally set up for one. Just used a small cabinet opening that we really did not use. Bought one to fit my opening from electricfireplacesdirect.com. They have a lot of different sizes and styles. On mine the "flame" brightness is adjustable or can be turned off completely with the heat still on. And it does have a thermostat. And a remote.

Thanks BB, that's a great selection they have there.

[BB_TX]

I installed one in ours even though it was not originally set up for one. Just used a small cabinet opening that we really did not use. Bought one to fit my opening from electricfireplacesdirect.com. They have a lot of different sizes and styles. On mine the "flame" brightness is adjustable or can be turned off completely with the heat still on. And it does have a thermostat. And a remote.

[ScottG]

Hondavalk wrote:
My fireplace is a Thermoheat and the heater can be run with the flame feature off although we always have it on when using the heater.

Can you tell me what brand or model you have?

Thanks,
Scott

[Hondavalk]

My fireplace is a Thermoheat and the heater can be run with the flame feature off although we always have it on when using the heater.

[evanrem]

We have a greystone in ours and its a piece of junk. First one broke in a week and the replacement has sticky buttons. Otherwise I do like it.

[SoundGuy]

ScottG wrote:
I know they're cheasy but the RV we're getting has a place for a "fireplace" and I want to add it after delivery -

"Cheesy" or not that's one of the first mods I'd do with any trailer if I could since we use a 1500 watt ceramic heater as our primary source of heat during the cold weather camping months, augmenting it with the furnace only when necessary. Unfortunately our current trailer just doesn't offer a spot for one of these electric fireplaces but for those that can I can't think of a better mod. :B

[mt1729]

I think you will like it. I know we love ours.

[newman_fulltime]

flames have to run on mine but you can turn it way down to a slight glow

[ScottG]

I would use the heater quite a bit. Can you run the heater without the flame effect on?
I can only imagine half waking up in the middle of the night and seeing flames wicking up in the living room...

Scott

[Fulltimers]

We really like ours. The heater works great for those cool evenings and chilly mornings.