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09-22-2024, 01:58 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Stokesdale
Posts: 124
M.O.C. #32306
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Fireplace use
What is the general rule on running the fireplace?
Does anyone run it all night (on low presumably) instead of the furnace to conserve propane?
A friend of mine has a thermostat on theirs that allows the fireplace to cycle as needed. I wonder if retrofitting ours is an option.
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09-22-2024, 02:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Antwerp or Corbin
Posts: 196
M.O.C. #33140
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My dad uses the fireplace if he's at a campground. He'll use the furnace to get it the RV up to temp and then use the fireplace to maintain the temperature. I don't have one, but I think I would do the same.
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09-22-2024, 03:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,116
M.O.C. #20477
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We run ours overnight in cold weather.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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09-22-2024, 04:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,596
M.O.C. #23668
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Your fireplace is basically just a pretty 5000 btu electric space heater. There's no problem running it whenever you need it. We have run ours at night on occasion.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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09-23-2024, 05:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,299
M.O.C. #25165
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I spend 2 weeks every year in upper West Virginia for hunting season. The fireplace runs the entire 2 weeks along with additional electric heat to save on propane use.
It is thermostatically controlled, so you can set it an keep some heat going whenever it gets colder than your comfort level.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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09-23-2024, 09:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,670
M.O.C. #30417
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Run as needed. Mine heats the whole camper. I leave it on at night in cold weather.
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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09-23-2024, 11:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Stokesdale
Posts: 124
M.O.C. #32306
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Thanks all, we will sleep better knowing the fireplace is ok to run at night and not having to listen to the furnace cycling.
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Jay, Bobbie, Daisy, Rosie
2018 Montana High Country 345RL
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ DRW
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09-23-2024, 01:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,839
M.O.C. #22835
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During cold weather, we run ours 24x7, non stop. It does cycle to hold the temperature steady. It is a great heat source. We have a ceramic heater at the other end of the camper. Between the 2, it really does help save the propane consumption for the furnace.
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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09-23-2024, 02:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,936
M.O.C. #24086
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We run ours all winter long day and night. In the spring, remove it, disassemble it, give a thorough cleaning.
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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09-23-2024, 06:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,749
M.O.C. #5751
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Just remember that electric fire place has a max output of 1500 watts....just like any other similar fire place.
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09-29-2024, 02:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bencia
Posts: 540
M.O.C. #25828
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We run out salon fireplace at night and set the bedroom fireplace on thermostat control in colder weather. say below 35 F.
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2020 Montana 3780RL fifth wheel
2016 F-350 6.7L Diesel Crew Cab Long Bed DRW
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09-29-2024, 03:00 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Arlington
Posts: 35
M.O.C. #23884
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Firplace
I rewired my fireplace to add a digital thermostat. I can leave the lights on full time and the thermostat keeps the temp constant. In the cold weather runs all night long. My fireplace is only 1200 watts.
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2011 Montana 3580RL 37' Hickory Edition
2012 Ford f-250 King Ranch short bed, 6.7 diesel, SumoSprings, Pullrite slider hitch. Sulastic shackles, 400 amp hour lithium batteries, 500 watts solar, DC to DC charger, 3000 watt full sine wave inverter
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09-29-2024, 04:20 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Billings
Posts: 39
M.O.C. #27469
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We run ours during colder weather without any worries.
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Mike & Debbie Vennekotter. 
Billings, MO
2021 383TH Montana HC
2022 Chevy 3500 LT Z71 SRW
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10-01-2024, 10:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #22661
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We do use the fireplace to take the chill off in the morning. My only concern with using it as the total heat source is keeping the under belly! I.e. water pipes heated during extreme temps…..
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Idaho, 2017 Montana HC 380, Cummins Onan Gen,Step Above Morey steps, Progressive 50 amp surge protector
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10-01-2024, 03:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 104
M.O.C. #33751
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Not sure the age of your rig, but my fireplace allows me to set a temperature, then the heater portion will go on and off based upon temperature. The funny thing is that the temperature selection is located on the front panel of the fireplace, not the remote. Also, there are only about 5-6 predetermined temperature settings, it is not like a house thermostat.
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10-01-2024, 04:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #22661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkxtreme
Not sure the age of your rig, but my fireplace allows me to set a temperature, then the heater portion will go on and off based upon temperature. The funny thing is that the temperature selection is located on the front panel of the fireplace, not the remote. Also, there are only about 5-6 predetermined temperature settings, it is not like a house thermostat.
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Same here for a 2017 MoNtana HC 380.
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Idaho, 2017 Montana HC 380, Cummins Onan Gen,Step Above Morey steps, Progressive 50 amp surge protector
Winegards Playmaker Satellite Dish,Anderson Hitch, Solara Slide-out Toppers
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10-01-2024, 04:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #22661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkxtreme
Not sure the age of your rig, but my fireplace allows me to set a temperature, then the heater portion will go on and off based upon temperature. The funny thing is that the temperature selection is located on the front panel of the fireplace, not the remote. Also, there are only about 5-6 predetermined temperature settings, it is not like a house thermostat.
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Same here for a 2017 Montana HC 380.
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Idaho, 2017 Montana HC 380, Cummins Onan Gen,Step Above Morey steps, Progressive 50 amp surge protector
Winegards Playmaker Satellite Dish,Anderson Hitch, Solara Slide-out Toppers
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11-10-2024, 08:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 829
M.O.C. #21158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richeyb
We do use the fireplace to take the chill off in the morning. My only concern with using it as the total heat source is keeping the under belly! I.e. water pipes heated during extreme temps…..
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We use ours all the time, sometimes several weeks at a clip.
We set the main furnace thermostat at a couple degrees lower than the fireplace. We also run the heat pump along with the fireplace if it's above 40 outside. If it gets cold enough to freeze the plumbing the fireplace won't do the job anyway and the furnace runs keeping the underbelly warm.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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11-10-2024, 05:51 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Nashville
Posts: 37
M.O.C. #31545
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We have a small electric heater with temp control, and tilt switch, it keeps camper warm, then if needed during day we use fireplace
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