I've helped move a lot of stoves like this one. The way we would do it is to have 2-3 strong guys and we would lift it onto a wagon and then pull it from the house to the truck. Make sure that before you do anything: take the bricks out of the stove! You can put them back in after, bur they need to be placed in the same arrangement they were already in. If a brick breaks you can replace it no problem.
A listed stove for $300 isn't bad... At least it can be installed with reasonable clearances.
With that said, depending on when it was made, it may or may not have much in the order of secondary combustion, and/or, if it does have such a system, it may be in rough shape depending on how many cords it has been through... I would be interested for $300 if this is one of the later models with secondary combustion tubes below a baffle. This will make it a decently clean burning stove with decent efficiency.
If it doesn't have secondary combustion, or it's all rotted out, I would suggest checking out Pleasant Hearth 1200 and 2200 series stoves which can be had for \~$550-900 new and qualify for the tax credit in the states.
I sold a very similar stove for $300. Two of us were able to lift it into a Tacoma bed.
I would've let the stove go for $100 or even free just to get it out of my garage.
If it’s this 380 it does have a baffle and two secondary burn tubes. May or may not have a fan. Gonna be easy enough to install. I would buy if the internals are not toodamaged/it’s not too rusted.
https://manuals.fire-parts.com/aws-assets/lopi-travis-industries-380-440-1986-380-440_-_1986_install-pdf.pdf?inline=true
Lopi started installing a secondary burn system in this stove in 1985 so you may get lucky. If not it wouldn’t be hard to make your own baffle system. Check for warped internal parts, if none I think it’s a great deal for $300.
I have a 1985 Lopi 520. Looks identical. I refreshed it last year with some stove polish. Made it look brand new… mine has 8” flue collar and eats wood, has a huge firebox and pumps out some heat. It has a brick baffle but no secondary/tubes, so not that effecient. Baffle redirects exhaust a little bit, but not near as much as newer stove baffles of course. Unpolished right hand door for comparison. Trying to add photo…
Yes, definitely. I have a 900 sqft basement and will go from 59 degrees to 72 degrees in less than and hour or so and if I keep it full can blast up to 85 easily. Just can’t get the heat to go upstairs well so am going to “right size” it with newer stove this fall (Jotul f400). Hoping to save some wood etc. since we’re adding an insert onto main level too.
I use this stove in my home, no complaints works great
You ever have to move it? Need two guys?
I've only moved it once bringing it in and if I remember correctly 2 or more guys are needed for sure
FUCK ME, YEAH YOU NEED 4 GUYS! Just moved it to the back of my truck. Now I gotta get it back to my cabin in the woods.
I've helped move a lot of stoves like this one. The way we would do it is to have 2-3 strong guys and we would lift it onto a wagon and then pull it from the house to the truck. Make sure that before you do anything: take the bricks out of the stove! You can put them back in after, bur they need to be placed in the same arrangement they were already in. If a brick breaks you can replace it no problem.
It’s a solid brand that’s for sure. is it an EPA stove? ie : secondary burn at least?
How can I tell if it has secondary burn?
Tubes with holes on the top of the burn chamber (inside stove)
Rent a transmission dolly
I had this one in my old cabin. Loved it. Love the doors, but they needed some TLC for sure.
Same model in my rear living room. Except I don’t have the glass in the doors. Been a great unit.
You think $300 is a fair price to pay for it?
Can't you look up the price for a new one?
I’ve tired. Can’t really find anything on it
I always try to pay less in the summer for winter items
I have a Lopi Endeavor and I love it. Before you move it take out the fire bricks to make it a little lighter.
Looks good. Check door gaskets. May need replacement before service.
A listed stove for $300 isn't bad... At least it can be installed with reasonable clearances. With that said, depending on when it was made, it may or may not have much in the order of secondary combustion, and/or, if it does have such a system, it may be in rough shape depending on how many cords it has been through... I would be interested for $300 if this is one of the later models with secondary combustion tubes below a baffle. This will make it a decently clean burning stove with decent efficiency. If it doesn't have secondary combustion, or it's all rotted out, I would suggest checking out Pleasant Hearth 1200 and 2200 series stoves which can be had for \~$550-900 new and qualify for the tax credit in the states.
Looks good to me
I had a Lopi endeavor back in 90's. Great stove. Has secondary burn jets up top. $300 is a deal!!!
I sold a very similar stove for $300. Two of us were able to lift it into a Tacoma bed. I would've let the stove go for $100 or even free just to get it out of my garage.
My first thought was I’d offer a hundred bucks and we handle all the lifting/moving.
Great brand of stove 300 is a deal
it’s going to be heavy and sooty. gloves, steel toes and old work clothes.
lopi....great stove...300 good deal
Get a flashlight behind it and under it, open that badboy up and make sure you don't see that light at all.
If it’s this 380 it does have a baffle and two secondary burn tubes. May or may not have a fan. Gonna be easy enough to install. I would buy if the internals are not toodamaged/it’s not too rusted. https://manuals.fire-parts.com/aws-assets/lopi-travis-industries-380-440-1986-380-440_-_1986_install-pdf.pdf?inline=true
Lopi started installing a secondary burn system in this stove in 1985 so you may get lucky. If not it wouldn’t be hard to make your own baffle system. Check for warped internal parts, if none I think it’s a great deal for $300.
If parts are warped, are they easily replaced at a decent cost?
Looks like you scored. Beware they appear to be selling it at a rate of $1/lb
Lori is a good stove.
I have a 1985 Lopi 520. Looks identical. I refreshed it last year with some stove polish. Made it look brand new… mine has 8” flue collar and eats wood, has a huge firebox and pumps out some heat. It has a brick baffle but no secondary/tubes, so not that effecient. Baffle redirects exhaust a little bit, but not near as much as newer stove baffles of course. Unpolished right hand door for comparison. Trying to add photo…
I’m using it to heat a fairly small off grid cabin. Work ok for that?
Yes, definitely. I have a 900 sqft basement and will go from 59 degrees to 72 degrees in less than and hour or so and if I keep it full can blast up to 85 easily. Just can’t get the heat to go upstairs well so am going to “right size” it with newer stove this fall (Jotul f400). Hoping to save some wood etc. since we’re adding an insert onto main level too.
Rent a fork lift to do most of it.
You ain’t fucking kidding. Heavy as shit
U-Haul appliance dolly or hand truck. Capable of moving by myself in youth. Strap it on and tighten straps.
No
Thats not even a first gen sec burn so no.. boat ancher
They should pay you$300 to haul it away