Electric fireplaces give RV owners many options they never had before. Considering their portability, easy installation and safety for use in small areas, electric fireplaces are ideal for  use in recreational vehicles.

Electric fireplaces use zone heating, which allows the perfect amount of heat to be dispersed inside an RV. This  helps keep everyone comfortable, reduces the risk of fire and keeps heating costs low.

Finally, homeowners have found a way to take the amenities and comfort of home on the road with them, any season of the year.

Installation & Safety

RVs offer us the freedom to travel and see the country in a way unlike any other. Being able to pick up and move at any time is very appealing to most people.

Electric fireplace heaters can be used in recreational vehicles for this same reason. Units that are portable can be placed anywhere at any time—without requiring difficult installation. Instead, just plug it in to an electrical outlet, and you’re ready to go.

The best part is, after parking an RV for the night, the unit can also be operated outside to keep everyone warm while camping or enjoying the outdoors.

Most fireplaces require venting or flues, which make them harder to use in recreational vehicles. However, this isn’t the case with electric fireplaces; they need only be plugged in. Their firebox also does not require a clearance, which keeps them from taking up too much space in an RV, where all the extra space available is important.

Most importantly, electric fireplace heaters are extremely safe. The fire effect and electric heat do not require any clearance or a vent, and they are not combustible. These factors provide safe and environmentally friendly options to use while on the road. Now not only can this safe and clean electric heat and flame effect be enjoyed at home; they can be enjoyed on vacation as well.

Electric fireplace log inserts are the perfect addition to an RV in need of supplemental heating. They can be installed into any panel or recessed within a cabinet, corner or entertainment area for warmth and style consistent with current decor.

At Home and on the Road

Electric fireplaces come with a great deal of versatility. Portable, free-standing stoves and fireboxes are two types that offer the greatest amount of versatility, since they are extremely portable. In an RV, they can be used for the same reasons they are used in the home: to provide supplemental heat, as well as a fire’s ambiance.

At home, families can turn down their thermostats to save money on their utility bills. Using electric fireplaces in high occupancy rooms allows families to remain comfortable, while allowing the rest of the home to remain cooler to save money.

All these same benefits can be enjoyed by RV owners in their homes away from home. Because safe heating is important to protect an RV and its occupants from fire, electric fireplaces provide an ideal way to keep everyone warm without sacrificing safety.

Free-standing electric stoves, installed in these vehicles, emit plenty of heat and the ambiance of a fire—without the spark and flame contained in traditional fires. They’re also easy to fit in an RV’s small spaces and can be easily stored. Built-in electric fireplaces do the same thing, while providing a more finished, traditional fireplace look. Another advantage unique to this type of unit: it can be used while at home, then loaded on the RV when vacation time rolls around.

Heat and Ambiance

One of the most important features of a fireplace is the aesthetic feeling it brings to a space. Being able to enjoy this out on the road is a wonderful benefit an electric fireplace offers. Its simulated flame is the perfect compliment to the outdoors on a chilly fall or winter evening.

But why choose an electric fireplace for your RV, rather than the wood-burning or gas variety? Using a wood-burning or gas fireplace in an RV is both hazardous and impractical. Electric fireplaces create maximum safety by remaining cool to the touch around children or pets, whereas more traditional fireplaces  can easily start fires or burn little ones if they get too close.

A wide range of stand-alone electric fireplaces, log inserts, and portable stoves are available to deliver warmth and comfort, both out on the road and at home. So if you enjoy RVing, consider this flexible option for making time away more comfortable and enjoyable—just as it is at home.