Fireplace

[Rockchuck]

Tried to search and really could not find an answer...
I see alot of new units have a fireplace in them.. how much heat do
these actually give off? any issues? How much propane do they use compared to the furnace?

Thanks... RC

[Bird_Freak]

Dave and Sue wrote:
Looking for one now.Just need to make up my mind on which on.I need to go look at a few new 5ers to get a idea on model numbers.

Bought mine at Sams Club and built in.

[Dave_and_Sue]

Looking for one now.Just need to make up my mind on which on.I need to go look at a few new 5ers to get a idea on model numbers.

[Bird_Freak]

I would bet most folks who don't like them do not have them. There will be a few exceptions.

[justme]

Generally 5500 BTU's

[wilber1]

They are a useful electric heater, it all depends on whether you like the fireplace effect. Some do, some don't. We do and had them in our last two 5ers.

[dfrost]

Haven't had an RV with a fireplace, until we take delivery on our new one soon! At first when we saw them at the RV shows, I thought they were kinda cheesy......but camping with friends & family who have them, and actually enjoying their benefit has changed my mind!

The new 5th wheel we're purchasing has the fireplace mounted beneath the entertainment center, which is on a slide that also houses the outside entertainment center. This setup utilizes space efficiently, IMO! We've used the cube heaters and I found them to be obnoxiously in the way, so I'm excited to have ambiance and heat to enjoy tucked along the wall!

[cpaulsen]

FKT4387 wrote:

cpaulsen wrote:
I installed one in my 5ver.....use it constantly. Have not used the furnace at all.

Did you have to do any major upgrade for electrical? What is your power 30 or 50? Thanks

I use 30 amp...but when I installed the unit...I ran a separate power cord so I could plug into another 15 amp circuit.I could power it either way depending on what our electrical needs are. With the fireplace...I never use the furnace. Mounted it right below the entertainment center which had dead space anyhow. Looks like it was factory installed.

[brirene]

I bought ours last summer with the intention of mounting it inside the cabinet under the tv, as most seem to do. Bought the fireplace already in its own cabinet, which I planned to remove, but it sits nicely next to that cabinet, which is kind of dead space anyway, so I left it portable. DW did a nice job decorating the mantle, and it rides securely between the couch and recliner. Really enjoyed it last fall, and will again in a few weeks.

[dieseltruckdriv]

I kind of don't get the whole fireplace thing, but my wife doesn't like them. She would rather have the storage space, and she isn't high maintenance, she is more of a minimalist.

They don't put out any more heat than a tiny cube heater, and they take a lot more space.

Just to clarify, we spend almost all of our time boondocking, with some dry camping mixed in. We don't spend much time plugged in, so take that as part of our feelings, experience and my comments.

[FLY_4_FUN]

when we ordered our rig I really wanted a fireplace. No lie it was nearly an $800 option, but not messing around with the ceramic heater on a table/counter is worth it. Its a little ambiance, and since were paying for power anyway it will see lots of use. We didn't need any more space, so that wasn't a consideration.

Daryll

[RustyJC]

Our MS came with the fireplace and the CheapHeat electric strip heat system. We've been in the lower 30s and have yet to reach the limits of the two working in combination - both the fireplace heat strips and the CheapHeat/furnace are still cycling as the outdoor temps are around the freezing mark. We've yet to use any propane for heating the RV.

Rusty

[Dutch___Di]

We just love our electric fireplace. Dutch installed one in our probably 10 years ago. Love it for early morning or late evening temps. Since ours is installed at the very back of our Carriage, the heat heads toward the bedroom. The great thing is that our slide door to the bathroom is our second "thermostat". We close that door so the heat gets there then bounces off the door and back to the kitchen and living room. If it gets too hot and we don't want to adjust them fireplace knobs, we just open the door a bit half way or all the way to control how much heat we get in the living room. It is especially good when it is quite cold and the heat pump won't go on.
I will say, you need to remember to open the door about half an hour before you go to bed so the bathroom and bedroom get warmed up. I would never be without mine. Hugs, Di

[FKT4387]

bmet2000 wrote:
I installed my own from Costco. It has a wood insert, or you can swap it out for white rocks or clear crystals. It also has different colored side lights. As for the heat it is 1400 watts with blower so it is almost as good as the $45 heater from Lowes.
DW loves it and that's all that matters...

Nice. DId you have any issues installing it? I am installing one on my TT and I believe I have all my bases covered but any info woudl help. Thanks

[FKT4387]

cpaulsen wrote:
I installed one in my 5ver.....use it constantly. Have not used the furnace at all.

Did you have to do any major upgrade for electrical? What is your power 30 or 50? Thanks

[NC_Hauler]

Bumpyroad wrote:

John I Haggerty wrote:
I can't picture throwing a blanket in front of a cube heater and having fun. To each their own.

you obviously are too selective in "having fun' locations and ambiance.
bumpy 🙂

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