Dickinson heaters

[Modstock]

Already planning for next year's winter campout.
I've been looking at the Dickinson solid fuel wood stove for our next heater.
Anyone here have one?

Was looking at the cubic mini stove but this is a tad smaller which might be better for us. Unless I get a great deal on one.

Let's only discuss the piping part of it and not the wood vs. propane debate.

Probably going to mount it to the left rear door and run the exhaust out the door with elbows.
Wondering if I can get something to seal off the hole when not being used during summer. Making it removable.

Restraining myself from pulling the trigger at least for a week or so.



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[troubleScottie]

Dickinson stoves are nice stoves. Nice esthetics. Do be aware that they need a fairly long flu (at least 4 feet), a permanent air intake, a relatively wide clearance and (I think) a fireproof surface behind. They are designed to heat small boats even while in motion. Not sure what the BTU range is. They are not thermostatically controlled.

The stove does get hot. Personally I would not want an open flame heating source inside a TD. Yes, it is behind glass and housed in metal. Maybe in a larger trailer eg 7x12. Your mileage may vary.

There are lots of air hose flange kits eg ClimateRight, Propex and marine supply places. Most are 3 or 4 inch diameter, they may not work well. They are typically plastic and may melt in the presence of exhaust, so may require a flange when you are using it and one when not using it. Also, the lid and a double wall vent pipe might not fit well.


Of course, Dickinson has its own flue cover ie Flue Pipe Rain Lid- Stainless Steel (http://dickinsonmarine.com/product/flue-pipe-rain-lid/)

You might look on youtube for these heaters on sailboats and narrowboats. Lots of comments. Boaters tend to use them for live aboard situations in colder months.

[Modstock]

Well here's the plan (rough sketch).
Mounting it to the back door would keep it in the safest spot and make it removable.
Watching Slim potato head and his gave me ideas as well.

Also noticed another youtuber use a clean out for a elbow outside to keep the distance closer.


I have a sheet of thick diamond plate I can make a shield to protect the door.


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[onehoser]

great idea mounting it on the door! somehow cutting a hole in a door seems a lot more acceptable than through a sidewall or roof, lol!

[Modstock]

Thanks.
Also makes it easier to attach the pipe when I need to. No ladder needed.
Could also use that hole during the summer as a vent. Need to find something I could turn on/off, like a BBQ vent.


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[troubleScottie]

Not sure if you can/should have a bend in the exhaust. Installation manual are available online.

Boats build theirs vertical with no bends, much less two. I am assuming for a reason as a vent to the side would be more desirable.

[Modstock]

Slims seems to be doing OK with elbows.
Im sure there is gonna be some tuning involved.
I noticed the Dickinson had single wall vs the Cub had double wall.
Double wall helps keep the inside pipe hotter to keep the draft going.
So maybe I'll put double wall in.

This guy's video shows some issues he went through using single wall.
He uses it daily.
https://youtu.be/BjJ9N7r7gSM

Slims vid.
https://youtu.be/-g9HBMk5mzg



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[hankaye]

Howdy All;

Were it myself, I'd most likely go with a Propane fired Dickinson. Here's why.
. I can use it any time.
. I don't have to use local wood so as to NOT spread any beetle or worm from one place to another.
. I won't need to clean the chimney. Wood leaves soot that can turn into creosote and can lead to a chimney fire if not taken care of.
. I could have a bend in the chimney pipe. (see above).
. Frees up some storage space.
. Less clean-up.
Just a few things that would sway my thinking. But if your set on a wood burner you can disregard my thoughts.

hank

[Modstock]

I couldn't help myself and did a quick cardboard mock-up . (with 22" pipe)


Im glad my state doesn't have the firewood issues like some.
Just trimmed some cherry trees while they are still dead for the winter.
Gonna have a ton of small stuff to burn.
I doubt I'll have any issues with creosote, since it won't get used nearly as much as that guy in the video.

Anyways I placed my order and should receive it by June the company said. Can't wait !

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[Modstock]

Just googling around and I found this on Hearth.com .
I like he used a little access door to seal the hole up.



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[Rainier70]

I used a 4 inch marine deck plate as a pass through for my propane stove. The port is just to the left of the door in this picture.



And these are a couple of pictures from my first CT where I used the same stove.





Everything is pretty much the same in my current build except that I use a different pipe cap, and I piped an air input to the stove. The stove is a Nuway propane 2000. https://nuwaystove.com/product/model-2000/

Here it is in my 7x16 CT. The picture was taken during the build process, so cabinets and floor etc are unfinished.

[billbob412]

Howdy All;

Were it myself, I'd most likely go with a Propane fired Dickinson. Here's why.
. I can use it any time.
. I don't have to use local wood so as to NOT spread any beetle or worm from one place to another.
. I won't need to clean the chimney. Wood leaves soot that can turn into creosote and can lead to a chimney fire if not taken care of.
. I could have a bend in the chimney pipe. (see above).
. Frees up some storage space.
. Less clean-up.
Just a few things that would sway my thinking. But if your set on a wood burner you can disregard my thoughts.

hank

+1 on the propane, I've burned wood in my house for heat for 15 years, since i put in a propane furnace, i hardly mess with the dirty hassle of wood, I have a propane fired Dickinson in my 7x12 conversion and couldn't be happier clean burns outside air, seems to run forever on a 11lb bottle of fuel

[Modstock]

Rainier70
Thank you for the pics of your exhaust piping through the wall.
I like that, much cleaner looking .



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[Gonefishin]

I've made no secret about my propane Dickinson in my 6X12. The one greatest thing I've ever put in or on my trailer. I have the P 9000.