Best electric fires for caravans

Explore a selection of the best electric fires for caravans and find the perfect fire for your van.

Creating a cosy, comfortable space is essential for getting the most out of your caravan in the notoriously temperamental British weather. For the vast majority of vans, this means an electric fire. 

But narrowing down your search for the best electric fires for your caravan can be a daunting task. With so many models and such a wide variety to choose from, it’s hard to decide what will work best for your needs.

In this article, we'll look at all the things to consider when choosing electric fires for caravans. We’re going to take you through a selection of wall-mounted electric fires, freestanding electric fires and electric stoves that are well-suited to caravans to make your decision much easier.

What makes the best electric fire for caravans?

There are a few different factors that make an electric fire a good option for your caravan. These include:

Small and slimline fires

The best electric fires for caravans are typically compact so they don't take up too much room. Space is usually at a premium in caravan living areas, so a good caravan fire will occupy as little of that as possible.

Suitable wattage

An electric fire needs to have a suitable output based on the wattage available. Most electric fires have a sensible output —  but it's worth double-checking that any options you're considering won't end up tripping the electricity if someone puts the kettle on at the same time!

Year-round cosiness

Seasoned caravanners know that a van can get chilly out of season and very warm at the height of summer. The best electric fires create a cosy atmosphere all-year round. This is best achieved by an appliance that delivers a good boost of warmth in colder conditions but has a flame-only setting for warmer days.

Electric fires with an independent flame effect enable you to enjoy the ambiance of a fire in your caravan without generating unwanted heat.

Attractive appearance

A lot of electric fires for caravans look like they belong in a bygone age. Even the electric fires installed in caravans as standard are often very dated.

But there is no need for caravan owners to be saddled with a fireplace they would never dream of installing in their home. The are a wide range of contemporary electric fires for caravans in styles to suit every taste.

High efficiency

On cooler evenings, the last thing you want is for a night in your caravan to end up costing as much as a week's all-inclusive in the Canary Islands. Choosing an efficient electric fire will keep your electricity costs down and create a cosy caravan without breaking the bank.

Our recommended electric fires for caravans

Based on all those factors, here are some of the best electric fires for caravans currently available.

Ezee Glow E-Solera Electric Stove

Bring a touch of cosiness to your caravan with the Ezee Glow E-Solera. It’s got all the style of a modern wood-burning stove look and brings plenty of snugness to your caravan.

The E-Solera offers a choice of 1.7kW or 1.9kW heat output, giving you the flexibility to create the perfect amount of warmth in your van. It is also Energy Related Products (ErP) compliant, which means it is an efficient fire.

Creating the perfect atmosphere is easy with multiple colour options available for the flames, fuel bed and downlights. The colours along with brightness settings, flame speed settings and thermostatic heat control, can all be controlled from your phone or a remote control. The flame effect can also be used separately for those warm summer evenings. Take a closer look.

Ezee Glow Mini Zara Electric Fire

If you’re looking for a more modern addition to your caravan, try the Ezee Glow Mini Zara. The Mini Zara is perfect for smaller spaces given its incredibly slimline depth of only 112mm.

It is also a very versatile option given that it can be wall-hung, wall-mounted or recessed. Its front-facing heater means you can safely place decor above and below to make the most of your wall space.

Customise your Ezee Glow Zara by choosing from a multitude of flame effects, heat and brightness settings. You also get a choice between white ceramic pebbles and ceramic logs.

With a seven-day timer function, say goodbye to waking up or coming home to a cold caravan. Take a closer look.

ACR Neo 3F 2kW Electric Stove

This stylish electric stove provides you with a 180-degree flame projection and will make the perfect focal point in your van. Its holographic flame projection has four different flame settings. This enables you to get your ambient lighting just right.

The flames can be used independently from the heat, which means you can create a cosy atmosphere even when you don't want to enjoy the warmth from the impressive 2kW heat output.

The ACR Neo also has a 7-day intelligent remote and can be programmed to come on at different times, so you never have to wake up to a cold caravan. Take a closer look.

Ezee Glow 50" Celestial Built-In Electric Fire

The media wall look is hugely popular right now — and there's no reason why you can't have a built-in electric fire in a caravan. This Ezee Glow 50" Celestial is a great option or you might choose the Ezee Glow 36" Celestial if you want to create a smaller caravan media wall.

A very affordable option compared to other panoramic electric fires, it includes a choice of three flame colours and 12 fuel-bed colours. The Celestial can be installed with one, two or three glass sides, while its depth of just 215mm means it doesn't occupy too much floor space in your caravan.

A choice of 1.4kW or 1.6kW — plus a flame-only setting — gives you plenty of options to create the perfect temperature whatever the weather. And all at a very affordable price. Take a closer look.

Ezee Glow Naxos 600 Electric Fire Suite

If your caravan is equipped with an old-fashioned fireplace, this electric fire suite is a great way to freshen up both the fire and surround in one go. The Ezee Glow Naxos 600 instantly creates a modern alternative with its sleek, white surround, LED flame effect and impressive 600mm x 600mm realistic flame picture.

The full suite is 300mm deep, so you can see how that compares with your existing caravan fireplace.

There is a choice of 1.4kW or 1.6kW heat output, with a low-cost flame-only setting also available. A seven-day timer function and handheld remote give you convenient control over the appliance. Take a closer look.

ACR Malvern 2 kW Electric Stove

If you want to create the woodburner look without actually installing a wood-burning stove in a caravan, the ACR Malvern is the ideal option. That's because it is also available in a wood-burning version so you really are getting an electric stove that is based on the real thing.

It offers a timeless, minimal stove design that creates a delightful focal point in a caravan. A highly realistic 3D holographic flame projection and four different flame settings can be controlled from a phone app or the remote control supplied with the stove.

The 2kW heat output brings a welcome boost of warmth to even larger caravans. A timer function gives you complete control over when and how that heat is deployed. Take a closer look.

Ezee Glow Pulse Black Inset Electric Fire

The Ezee Glow Pulse is a tremendous option for conveniently and cost-effectively upgrading a dated caravan electric fire to a stylish, modern alternative. It is designed to slot into an existing recess. A depth of 70mm takes up next to no space in your van.

This appliance includes three flame colours, five flame brightness settings and temperature settings — all controllable by remote. The choice of 750W and 1500W gives the option of a gentle flow of warmth or more intense heat. A seven-day timer gives you even more control.

The high-end tempered black glass panel creates an attractive design feature that is enhanced by the decorative fuel bed. Take a closer look.

The benefits of installing an electric fire in a caravan

Electric fires are the ideal heating option for caravans. Installing an electric fire brings several benefits for caravan owners. These include:

Safe heating

When you heat your caravan with an electric fire, nothing is being burnt inside the van. This makes it a safe — and healthy — form of heating. There's a far lower risk of fires and no chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Flame-only options

With most electric fires coming with independent flame settings, an electric fire helps you to create a cosy atmosphere in your caravan with virtually no running costs and without making the van uncomfortably hot.

No chimney needed

Electric fires don't need a flue. That means no need to add a chimney to your caravan, no need to battle against poor draw and no risk of smoke leaking into the van.

Convenient installation

There are no laborious or disruptive installation requirements with an electric fire. Simply put it in position, plug it in and turn it on. You can start enjoying the heat immediately.

Easy-to-use

Using your stove is as easy as the press of a button, often on a remote control or phone app. Simply turn it on or off whenever you want.

See more electric fires for caravans

If you haven’t found the best electric fire for your caravan, don't worry: you'll find many more options when you browse our full range of electric fires.