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12-10-2018, 07:23 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tifton
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21975
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Fireplace Heat?
Hi,
We are leaving Saturday for a two week visit to the Naples Florida area in our 3400RL w/artic pkg. and it looks like the overnight night low temps may drop into the 50's. Has anyone had experience with the electric fireplace as heat source, or should I be prepared to use the furnace?
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12-10-2018, 08:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Fowler
Posts: 414
M.O.C. #12748
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With temps in the 50's, the fireplace is more than adequate.
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12-10-2018, 08:59 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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In the 2010 the fireplace did fine even in the 30's until I ran the furnace to protect the pipes. With the 2017 the heat pump does it all until we get in the 30's and then the fireplace gets the call until it gets below freezing.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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12-10-2018, 09:57 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tifton
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21975
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Fireplace Heat
Thanks for the advice we have been trying to run everything on shore power and avoid using propane whenever possible.
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12-10-2018, 02:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Agree, more than adequate for temps described.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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12-10-2018, 06:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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Presently 51 here in South Central Florida and Fire Place is running keeping us warm. We have a Rear Living floor plan, so we close the door to the bedroom as we prefer it cooler for sleeping.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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12-11-2018, 03:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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We have two Lasko towers to supplement on board heat. Just remember all electric heaters, including RV fireplaces, can put out a max of 1,500 watts.
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12-11-2018, 04:50 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Naples
Posts: 91
M.O.C. #19861
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I have been in Naples over 4 years now and have never ran our furnace once. I use the fireplace at night but it gets warm during the day.
Where in Naples are you staying?
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12-11-2018, 05:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Winchester
Posts: 903
M.O.C. #19514
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We are near Tampa and have run the fireplace all night a few times in the past few days. It has been in the forties. In the fifties we would not bother. At that temperature you could also consider the heat pump. We have found it to be quite effective.
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2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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12-16-2018, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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We run the Electric Heaters at night in the morning I turn the stat up 2 degrees on furnace stat and run for one cycle warms the floors<
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12-16-2018, 03:26 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tifton
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21975
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kc8lvy
I have been in Naples over 4 years now and have never ran our furnace once. I use the fireplace at night but it gets warm during the day.
Where in Naples are you staying?
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We are staying at Lake San Marino on Wiggins Pass road. Just arrived and set up but so far it looks like a nice park.
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12-16-2018, 03:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TK1
Thanks for the advice we have been trying to run everything on shore power and avoid using propane whenever possible.
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In 3 1/2 years with our Big Sky, we only had 3 propane tanks filled. We used the heat pump, the fireplace and ceramic heaters. I also used a portable induction cooktop. Never used the stove. Used water heater on electric. The refrigerator used propane in the road. Other than that, I think the furnace was turned on three times and one of those was by accident. The other two times it was only left in long enough to warm it up, then we went with electric options.
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12-16-2018, 04:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: lyndonville
Posts: 21
M.O.C. #18139
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We found the fireplace to be adequate in the 40s and 50s. Used the furnace in the 30s to keep tanks warmed. Someti es ra Used an auxiliary ceramic type instead of the fireplace to preserve the fireplace, and place it more flexibly.
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12-17-2018, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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The fireplace to the 40s will keep the LR plenty warm enough. It wont do much for the bedroom we have found. We rely on a low buck cube heater if needed in the BR (or the famous arm-strong heater we used as teens ).
If you aren't running the futnace, you may want to block off any air return grilles that lead to the basement too (built into the stair risers) so you don't try to continually heat more cool air.
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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12-17-2018, 05:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,898
M.O.C. #9561
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get another small electric heater and it will help out if necessary, no furnace noise.
as for the 'artic package' it is a marketing tool, all trailers are not very well insulated.
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12-17-2018, 01:46 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Moose Jaw
Posts: 24
M.O.C. #20969
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Heat Source
At temperatures down to the low 30's the heat pump handles my needs fine. Lower than that we use the fireplaces in the evening and the furnace overnight.
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12-18-2018, 08:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bou0146
...At temperatures down to the low 30's the heat pump handles my needs fine.... .
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You must have the most potent heat pump around. We've had a number of HPs, none worked below 40, some wouldn't work that low.
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12-19-2018, 07:47 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Naples
Posts: 91
M.O.C. #19861
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I work for Sun RV Resorts. I am at Lake San Marino about once a week. Maybe I will see ya there.
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2004 Dodge Ram 2500
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12-19-2018, 10:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,038
M.O.C. #5651
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TLightning
You must have the most potent heat pump around. We've had a number of HPs, none worked below 40, some wouldn't work that low.
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Don't know if you meant only RV heat pumps or not. I had a home heat pump in 1977 in Iowa. It put out 'heat' down to around 25-30 degrees. Of course it was 68 degree heat. That is why I moved to Arizona in 1986!!
I assume heat pumps have gotten a lot more effecient by now tho. Although we have had temps as low as 17 degrees here one time and I didn't freeze, so I guess I answered my own question.
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2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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12-20-2018, 08:28 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tifton
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #21975
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Meet Up
Quote:
Originally Posted by kc8lvy
I work for Sun RV Resorts. I am at Lake San Marino about once a week. Maybe I will see ya there.
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That would be great if it would work out, we are on lot 12
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