We installed a small 10k btu blue flame furnace a couple weeks ago to and have been really happy with the performance. It doesn't use any electricity and it uses a whole lot less propane than the factory furnaces. And with our floor plan we had a perfect spot to mount it. It really puts out the heat but none of the surrounding surfaces get hot which was one of our big concerns. The coach has the big 260lb LP tank and with frequent use of the heater and also running the refrigerator off propane 24/7 we used around 1/4 of a tank in 3 weeks.
Looks good well done ^.^d
I see no draw back.. quiet goes without saying.. Clean job.
Two potential drawbacks:
Oxygen depletion
Added humidity as water is one of the byproducts of even the cleanest combustion. Camping in the desert SW-- not a problem. Camping in a humid area or very cold area where you are susceptible to condensation may be different.
We have one but in the market for a catalytic type as they put out almost zero carbon monoxide. They all use up oxygen so you do have to crack a window. Don't trust the low oxygen sensors. I hate the noise of the OEM furnace so bought the diesel heater but the propane heater is a good backup unless you forget to open a window slightly. :-X Have never used it in a high humidity location but I'm sure it would fog the windows. I remember fogging the windows as a teenager. :)
Pierce
As with all non vented products, you will end up with a film on the windows, etc. You must keep a window open some while operating. I sold these for years. The catalytic are much safer, but again, you need a window open slightly. With the ODS system, you have some security, but like others have said, I would not depend on it to save your life. Nice install job though!
I've been using one since 2000. I disagree with all the statements above except it does put moisture on the windows. Whoodeedo.
I'am with you. Been using our exact blue flame for 4 years. At the coast, Arizona. We only use it dry camping, or super cold situations.
Crack the vent above the stove, and one window 2 "s
Took the pantry hutch drawers out we never use, slides in there when not in use. Has 15" hose with shut off and disconnect.
Cost me about $150.00 all in to setup.
Chris
I have also used the Olympia wave 6 catalytic heater and Mr Heater with no problems over the years while conserving power boondocking.
Picked up one of these Platinum catalytic power exhaust vented heater with wall mount thermostat model 6P12B at a garage sale new in the box for 50 bucks. These units are pretty spendy. The manufacturer says no open windows required, removes 100% of combustion byproducts. I haven't installed yet but most likely will mount in place of icemaker hinged to have access behind and for heater to face forward if needed. Finding a way to vent it short of putting a hole in the side of the coach has it still in the box.
Heaters - ThePlatCat (http://www.ventedcatheater.com/heaters)
I hadn't thought of it but we will start leaving a window cracked slightly, thanks to everyone for mentioning that.
The heater does put some moisture into the air but I can't really tell to much of a difference.
All in all though it was a pretty inexpensive project (around $150) and the installation was simple.
I would have mounted ours too like your awesome job.. I love the fireplace affect. But could not find a location good enough. The hose does allow us to move it into, or direct toward bath.
I wish ours had a lower setting, thing blows you out of there (a good thing) I crack the vent over the stove too. Causes a cross draft.
Only moister I notice, is the windshields with the power blinds down. By the time we are up and going, they have dried off.
Our unit has a safety shut off.
Chris