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12-24-2023, 06:55 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Jacksonville
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Fireplace
Has anyone changed there electric fireplace over to a gas log fireplace?
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Jacksonville, Nc
Retired LEO of 35 years enjoying life camping n fishing
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12-24-2023, 08:31 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Granger TX
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That sounds like a really bad idea to me…but when I was a kid we had those old gas space heaters on the floor in every room. Those ornate ceramic bricks would glow red…and I loved the wall heater in the bathroom. Turn the valve key and light it with a match. Somehow I survived being a kid in the 50s and 60s.
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12-25-2023, 07:06 PM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikendebbie
That sounds like a really bad idea to me…but when I was a kid we had those old gas space heaters on the floor in every room. Those ornate ceramic bricks would glow red…and I loved the wall heater in the bathroom. Turn the valve key and light it with a match. Somehow I survived being a kid in the 50s and 60s.
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Curious why it’s a bad ideal. I was thinking just remove the electric fireplace replace it with a firebox and gas logs. Would only be used when at the camper.
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Jacksonville, Nc
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2021 Montana 3761fl pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
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12-25-2023, 07:31 PM
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Montana Master
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I am having a hard time picturing a “firebox” substantial enough to isolate the heat from a gas appliance from the “match-stick” wood framing in the entertainment center. I don’t think our electric fireplaces put out enough heat to warm the wood to combustion point. I would want to vent the heat to the interior that might build up in the cavities behind the entertainment center. Maybe you can find a metal insulated firebox enclosure suited for this application. I suppose the living room area around the entertainment center would be as well ventilated as the area around the stove - so the danger of carbon monoxide in the coach would not be greater. I don’t mean to harsh your idea - just thinking out loud. I hope you figure out how to incorporate the gas logs safely. Take lots of pics and post them here.
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12-25-2023, 08:06 PM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikendebbie
I am having a hard time picturing a “firebox” substantial enough to isolate the heat from a gas appliance from the “match-stick” wood framing in the entertainment center. I don’t think our electric fireplaces put out enough heat to warm the wood to combustion point. I would want to vent the heat to the interior that might build up in the cavities behind the entertainment center. Maybe you can find a metal insulated firebox enclosure suited for this application. I suppose the living room area around the entertainment center would be as well ventilated as the area around the stove - so the danger of carbon monoxide in the coach would not be greater. I don’t mean to harsh your idea - just thinking out loud. I hope you figure out how to incorporate the gas logs safely. Take lots of pics and post them here.
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I was thinking the same set up as you would have in your house if you have gas logs
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12-26-2023, 04:37 AM
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Montana Master
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I did about 10 minutes worth of “research” on the topic this morning and I stand corrected! They do make the self contained insulated units for gas fireplaces that will work for you. It looks like you will need to install a vent to the outside - whether you go thru the roof or the sidewall, and use non-combustible material to trim out the rough opening. Pay attention to the weight of the insert unit as you do your search. A few that I looked at were in the 500 lbs range. Hopefully one of the slide experts on the forum can advise on weight ratings of the slides.
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
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12-26-2023, 09:10 AM
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Montana Master
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Personally I wouldn't consider it. Maybe if I were full timing, but not traveling. I found a couple youtuber's that have done it. Not impressed. Too much can go wrong.
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12-31-2023, 02:27 PM
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Seasoned Camper
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Location: Peoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonefishing
I was thinking the same set up as you would have in your house if you have gas logs
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Real fire hazard. No manufacturers do that. Liability issues
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12-31-2023, 09:33 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Nebo
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Moisture issues to think about
Keep in mind that for every gallon of propane burned you have a pint of water that is emitted in the air. Enough to cause mold and mildew issues.
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12-31-2023, 10:06 PM
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Montana Fan
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Gave up that ideal
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