Dimplex Fireplace Heat

[John Shasky]

I have a 2014 3402RL with Dimplex fireplace model DF2600. This was a warranty replacement for original equipment DF2608 which was tripping the thermal overload when the 5th wheel was only two months old. We have used the 5th during the winter in Arizona and the fireplace does not maintain heat in the living room. I don't expect it to heat to above 70 degrees when it is below 10 degrees outside but when the temp outside is 30 degrees or higher i would expect it to maintain at about 68 or 70. Am I wrong? I don't know why Keystone replaced the 2608 with the 2600 other than it was de featured and cheaper. The 2608 didn't maintain the heat either only because it wouldn't stay on.

[1retired06]

We have had fireplaces in all our Montana units. They certainly take the chill off in the mornings, but maintaining a 68-70 temperature has never been a capability of a fireplace in any of our units.

[jcurtis934]

Think you expect too much for a 1200 watt heater with a low volume fan. We use it to take chill off inside when it is 40-50 outside...as I expect most of us do. Enjoy it as such. John

[hunts800]

I agree with previous responders. However, I have found that turning the ceiling fan on low IN REVERSE forces the heat which rises from the fan to the ceiling down the heat down into the seating area thus improving the efficiency of the fireplace.

[mlh]

The fireplace heater is at the most 5000 BTUs. That doesn't go very far heating your 3400.
Lynwood

[BB_TX]

I agree with the above assesments. At 1,500 watts, 30 degrees, and the thin walls/floors/ceilings I don't think you can expect that kind of temp rise. Even your wife's hair dryer is probably at or near 1,500 watts.

The reversed ceiling fan is a good idea to keep the heat circulating without creating much draft.

[Carole]

We also use our fireplace to HELP heat the Rv. We also use a Tornado electric heater in the LR area which does a nice job of maintaining a 72 degree temp with the fireplace. Also use a small electric hearter in the bedroom in the daytime and very low at night. When the outside temp gets below 30 we sometimes turn the furnace on for a very short time just to speed up knocking the chill off. I don't think the fireplace, even though it puts out a nice flow of heat, would ever heat the living area or the whole Rv alone. I used to think a fireplace in an Rv was crazy but after having one, I wouldn't do without it.

[Mark N.]

These things put out the heat of a hair blow dryer. There's no way to keep it that warm with a blow dryer, and same with the fireplace. Sorry. Just a chill breaker...

[Dmcgrew]

They work great as a chill breaker, but not even close to the size needed to heat the 3400. We use ours alot to get a little extra heat in the morning on a mild morning, and it looks nice!

[mazboy]

buy an electric heater if you don't want to use your furnace. fireplace is ONLY to take the chill off when in the cool evenings, not when it is 30 degrees or so.

[DarMar]

quote:Originally posted by Carole

We also use our fireplace to HELP heat the Rv. We also use a Tornado electric heater in the LR area which does a nice job of maintaining a 72 degree temp with the fireplace. Also use a small electric hearter in the bedroom in the daytime and very low at night. When the outside temp gets below 30 we sometimes turn the furnace on for a very short time just to speed up knocking the chill off. I don't think the fireplace, even though it puts out a nice flow of heat, would ever heat the living area or the whole Rv alone. I used to think a fireplace in an Rv was crazy but after having one, I wouldn't do without it.

X2 This is exactly what we also do when the chilly weather sets in!

[bigred715]

When staying in a RV park for a few days I will use the fireplace instead of propane furnace to save on propane.The fireplace is only good for temperatures above 50 degrees approximately. It definately is one of the better features.

[Carole]

I actually think the heater we use is a Vornado not Tornado and they sell them at Bed Bath and Beyond.