the kimberly stove (wood)

[cb1504]

This is a little wood stove specifically "developed in the US for use in camper vans, boats and Yurts. It has a really small foot print, so you can squeeze it anywhere"&nbsp;&nbsp; <br><br>Thoughts?<br><br><br><a href="http://www.mykimberlystove.net/videos.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.mykimberlystove.net/videos.html</a><br><br><br><img class="bbc_img" style="width: 100%; max-width: 388px;" src="http://www.mykimberlystove.net/uploads/1/5/6/5/15650600/9451715_orig.jpg" rel="lightbox">&nbsp;

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;One thing to keep in mind regarding a wood stove in a vehicle is legality.. especially when it comes to getting gas. Here in Canada (or at least BC), they are illegal, full stop. A pilot light on an RV fridge/furnace and whatever else can be easily turned off prior to fueling up.. but a wood stove? It CAN be put out completely.. but there are no guarantees and many people are not willing to go through the bother of doing so. Therefor, as a public safety measure, they've been deemed illegal.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Now, if a person were to put one in a camper Like a slide-in), that might be a different story, since it's not a vehicle and is 'just' being carried by one.. kinda like throwing a wood stove in the back and hauling it somewhere. I'd have to check the legislation if I were to do so and I'd advise that you do the same. Here, MOT or the cops can pull it off the road and/or fine a person,&nbsp; and auto insurance might even be void. ..Willy.

 

[Zil]

it has a chimney. Doesn't look small foot print from here.

 

[adi]

Found this setup while looking at classics, was pretty interesting. Don't know how much you could cook on top of it, but makes me think of how to get it done in my own van. <br><br> <a href="/file?id=1613730" rel="lightbox" target="_blank"><img src="http://files.websitetoolbox.com/82529/thumb/1613730" class="bbc_img" alt="1_Wood_Stove_and_Oven.JPG"></a>

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;I think this guy is a member here. He's been fulltiming in Alaska in a little Toyota Class C and has installed a Kimberly stove. Seems to work well for him. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://timmystoyota.blogspot.com/p/information-on-kimberly-wood-stove.html" target="_blank">http://timmystoyota.blogspot.com/p/information-on-kimberly-wood-stove.html</a>

 

[Patrick46]

I've seen Kimberly stoves on another site. Very cool units for sure...and the way they work and their efficiency is outstanding!!!<BR><BR><BR><BR>....unfortunately, so is their <EM><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: large">PRICE!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$ <IMG class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/eek.gif"></SPAN></STRONG></EM>

 

[yesican]

There are other woodstoves designed for boats that are small and much less pricey.&nbsp; I looked at this woodstove and love its design but the price is way out there.&nbsp; You can build your own mini rocket stove heater if you or someone you know can weld.&nbsp; Safety would be a concern in a camper for me.&nbsp; It only takes a spark if you have some type of gas leak.

 

[highpsiguy]

I wanted one until I saw the $3750 price tag!

 

[James AKA Lynx]

This is pricy. Requires a lot of fresh air and a good stove pipe setup. Other wood options are - <br><br>Sardine - http://www.marinestove.com/sardineinfo.htm<br><br>or<br><br>Newport Solid Fuel Heater, 00-NEWSF. Bulkhead mounted heater. This stove will burn out in a season or 2.<br><br>A good propane alternative is the "Wave 3" does require a window to be cracked 1&nbsp; 1/2 inches.<br><br>James AKA Lynx<br><br>

 

[Spirituallifetime]

Looks like that stove is sitting in the middle of a yurt. I thought about living in a yurt but hard to move around&nbsp; and set up.

 

[arizonatruck]

I heard somewhere that someone built their own stove that is similar to this one.&nbsp; I don't remember exactly, but it had all the basics.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a welder and machinist by trade, some of those people can work wonders with metal.&nbsp; Usually, when I'm out in the woods, and without burning bans, I have started using small wood fired rock cookers.&nbsp; Basically it is an oven built on the ground using a small fire.&nbsp; It kind of looks like a half beehive made out of rock.&nbsp; Usually I use dirt as mortar if wet dirt is available (i usually am in low precipitation areas, so water can be very precious).&nbsp; I use the flattest rock I can find for the top for boiling water and cooking food.&nbsp; When out and about I usually don't need a lot of heat, especially with my 0 degree sleeping bag.&nbsp; But, as bob can tell you, flagstaff isn't nearly as cold as some areas, even in the winter.&nbsp;&nbsp; Although, I don't much like anything below freezing, no matter what it is.