Fireplace use

[Jay & Bobbie]

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.

[brycesteiner]

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.

[AZ Traveler]

We run ours overnight in cold weather.

[jsb5717]

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.

[RMcNeal]

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.

[Foldbak]

Run as needed. Mine heats the whole camper. I leave it on at night in cold weather.

[Jay & Bobbie]

Thanks all, we will sleep better knowing the fireplace is ok to run at night and not having to listen to the furnace cycling.

[DutchmenSport]

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.

[Daryles]

We run ours all winter long day and night. In the spring, remove it, disassemble it, give a thorough cleaning.

[Cat320]

Just remember that electric fire place has a max output of 1500 watts....just like any other similar fire place.