The Caboose | Tiny Wood Stove
The Caboose | Tiny Wood Stove
For residential use, installation with a Class A wood stove pipe is required. For non-residential use, a 4″ to 6″ pipe adapter may be used with 6″ stove pipe where permitted.
The Caboose is a space saving wall-mounted or free-standing stove package with built in heat shields. Efficient burn times of 4 to 6 hours.
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A UL Listed Tiny Wood Stove for Small Spaces
The Caboose Tiny Wood Stove provides dependable, non-electric heat for spaces of approximately 200 to 600 square feet. Its compact design works well in tiny homes, cabins, sheds, yurts, and other small structures.
The Caboose can be installed as a wall-mounted or freestanding wood stove. It also offers four-to-six-hour burn times with softwood. Hardwood may provide longer burns under the right conditions.
We handcraft every Caboose in Post Falls, Idaho. It combines American-made craftsmanship with practical features designed for small-space heating.
Caboose Tiny Wood Stove at a Glance
- Heats approximately 200 to 600 square feet
- Offers four-to-six-hour burns with softwood
- Operates without electricity
- Supports wall-mounted or freestanding installation
- Accepts logs up to 14 inches long
- Handcrafted in Post Falls, Idaho
Actual heating performance and burn time will vary. Wood species, moisture content, fuel load, chimney draft, insulation, outdoor temperature, and operating method can all affect performance.
Important Pipe and Installation Requirements
For residential use, install the Caboose with a Class A wood stove pipe system. The stove is designed for a 4-inch HT UL-rated chimney system with an outside diameter of approximately 6 inches.
Explore our 4-inch insulated stove pipe and installation accessories when planning your installation.
For help understanding chimney components and installation terminology, read our 4-Inch Stove Pipe Guide.
For non-residential use, a 4-inch-to-6-inch adapter may be used with 6-inch stove pipe where permitted. However, requirements differ by structure and location.
Before ordering chimney components, review our Installation Guides and Manuals and confirm the plan against the Caboose manual.
Always follow the Caboose installation manual, its listed clearances, and all applicable building and fire codes. Confirm the installation with the local authority having jurisdiction and your insurance provider before use.
Why Choose the Caboose Tiny Wood Stove?
Heat Approximately 200 to 600 Square Feet
The Caboose provides meaningful heat without taking over a compact room. It can heat approximately 200 to 600 square feet, depending on the building and operating conditions.
This range makes it a practical tiny house wood stove. It can also provide supplemental or primary heat in many cabins, sheds, yurts, and similar structures.
However, every building holds heat differently. Climate, ceiling height, insulation, windows, air leakage, and floor plan can all affect the final heating area.
Enjoy Four-to-Six-Hour Burn Times
The Caboose can provide burn times of four to six hours when burning softwood under suitable conditions. Dense hardwood may burn longer.
Its brick-lined firebox and brick baffle help retain heat and support steady stove performance. As a result, the Caboose delivers useful burn time despite its compact size.
For the best results, use dry, properly seasoned firewood. You should also operate the stove according to the owner’s manual.
Stay Warm Without Electricity
The Caboose produces heat without electricity. Therefore, it works well for off-grid properties and emergency backup heating.
The stove does not rely on electronic controls or powered fuel delivery. As a result, it remains a dependable heating option during power outages.
Save Space With Two Installation Options
Choose between a wall-mounted or freestanding installation. This flexibility makes the Caboose easier to fit into layouts where floor space is limited.
Built-in heat shielding also supports its compact design. However, heat shields do not replace the required clearances or installation instructions.
Wall-Mounted Caboose Installation
The Caboose Wall Mount Bracket supports the stove on a sturdy shelf attached to the wall.
Wall mounting keeps the area beneath the stove open. Therefore, it can provide a cleaner layout in tiny houses, cabins, and other small spaces.
The bracket also allows precise stove and exhaust positioning. In addition, it supports an outside combustion-air connection when installed in a compatible configuration.
Always attach the bracket to a suitable wall structure and follow the installation manual.
Freestanding Caboose Installation
The Caboose can also be installed as a freestanding wood stove. This configuration requires a standard R-2 hearth pad beneath the stove.
The built-in heat shield wraps around the back and side of the stove. It helps protect the surrounding area when the stove is installed according to its listed requirements.
Maintain all required clearances. You should also use the approved hearth protection and chimney components specified in the manual.
Compact Firebox With Full-Size Features
The Caboose firebox measures approximately 14½ inches deep, 7 inches wide, and 8 inches tall. It accepts cordwood up to 14 inches long and approximately 5½ inches in diameter.
The firebox is lined with firebrick to help retain heat and protect the stove body. A brick baffle also supports efficient stove operation.
Replacement bricks are available through our Caboose Full Brick Set.
Cook or Warm Food on the Caboose
The Caboose includes an 8-by-10-inch cooktop. This surface provides space for heating water, warming food, or preparing simple meals.
The cooktop can be especially helpful in a tiny home or cabin. It also provides another option for warming food during a power outage.
Always use suitable cookware and follow the operating instructions in the owner’s manual.
Enjoy the Fire Through the Front Window
A large viewing window sits at the front of the stove. Therefore, the fire remains visible whether you select a left-side or right-side door.
The air-wash system directs air across the inside of the glass to help reduce soot buildup. This provides a clearer fire view while allowing radiant heat to enter the room.
Glass condition will still depend on firewood quality and stove operation. Regular cleaning may be necessary.
Choose Left-Side or Right-Side Door Placement
Door placement can make a major difference in a small room. The Caboose is available with the loading door on either the left or right side.
This choice lets you match the stove to your room layout and wood-loading area. In both configurations, the viewing window remains at the front.
Select the correct door orientation before ordering.
Flexible Chimney Routing
The Caboose supports installation configurations that allow the chimney to exit through a sidewall at a 45-degree angle where permitted.
Our 4-inch HT 45-degree elbow can help create an approved angled configuration.
Chimney design must follow the owner’s manual, component instructions, and local requirements. Avoid adding unnecessary elbows because chimney layout can affect draft and stove performance.
Handcrafted in Post Falls, Idaho
We handcraft every Caboose Tiny Wood Stove in Post Falls, Idaho. Our certified craftsmen weld each stove before our team paints, inspects, and assembles it.
The Caboose combines premium materials with proven stove construction for dependable, long-term performance. Its welded body, firebrick, baffle, gasketed door, heat shielding, and viewing window create a complete small-space heating system.
The Caboose is UL Listed. Learn more about what the UL Safety Mark means.
UL listing does not replace proper installation. Always follow the manual, listed clearances, chimney requirements, and applicable codes.
Caboose Specifications
- Heating capacity: Approximately 200 to 600 square feet
- Typical softwood burn time: Four to six hours
- Hardwood burn time: Potentially longer, depending on operating conditions
- Overall dimensions: Approximately 22 inches wide × 25 inches tall × 10 inches deep
- Weight: Approximately 120 pounds
- Firebox dimensions: Approximately 14½ inches deep × 7 inches wide × 8 inches tall
- Firebox lining: Firebrick
- Baffle: Brick baffle
- Maximum log length: Approximately 14 inches
- Maximum recommended log diameter: Approximately 5½ inches
- Cooktop: Approximately 8 inches × 10 inches
- Viewing window: Front glass with an air-wash system
- Door options: Left-side or right-side loading door
- Installation options: Wall-mounted or freestanding
- Freestanding hearth requirement: Standard R-2 hearth pad
- Chimney connection: 4-inch HT UL-rated system
- Approximate insulated-pipe outside diameter: 6 inches
- Standard clearance to combustibles: 12 inches
- Combustion-air option: Outside-air connection with compatible installation
- Certification: UL Listed
- Manufacturing location: Post Falls, Idaho, USA
Where Can the Caboose Be Used?
The Caboose is designed for compact spaces where a full-size stove would occupy too much room.
Potential applications include:
- Tiny homes: Compact, non-electric heating for limited floor plans
- Cabins: Dependable heat for remote and off-grid properties
- Sheds and workshops: Supplemental heat for small work areas
- Yurts: Wood heat for circular living spaces and structures such as those offered by Freedom Yurt-Cabins
- Canal boats: Compact heating where an installation is allowed
- RVs and converted buses: Small-space heating where approved by the applicable authority
- Emergency heating: Non-electric warmth during power outages
Installation requirements vary by structure and jurisdiction. Before installing the Caboose in a vehicle, boat, yurt, or other nontraditional structure, confirm approval with the appropriate authority and insurance provider.
Compare Our Compact Stoves
Use our Tiny Stove Comparison Chart to compare dimensions, heating capacity, fuel options, and other stove features.
Need a wood stove for a larger space? Explore the Steelhead Small Wood Stove.
Prefer a non-electric pellet option? Consider the Mini Me Non-Electric Pellet Stove.
Caboose Parts and Installation Accessories
Build or maintain your Caboose installation with these related products:
- Caboose Full Brick Set
- Caboose Wall Mount Bracket
- 4-Inch Stove Pipe and Installation Accessories
- 4-Inch HT 45-Degree Elbow
Caboose Maintenance and Owner Resources
Regular inspections help protect your stove and maintain dependable performance. Inspect the firebrick, baffle, door gasket, viewing glass, air-wash openings, stove pipe, and chimney throughout the heating season.
Replace worn or damaged components before operating the stove. In addition, clean and inspect the chimney according to the Caboose manual and the chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
Review our Stove Maintenance and Tips page for additional maintenance guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space can the Caboose Tiny Wood Stove heat?
The Caboose can heat approximately 200 to 600 square feet. Actual coverage depends on the climate, insulation, ceiling height, floor plan, chimney draft, and firewood.
How long will the Caboose burn?
The Caboose can provide burn times of four to six hours with softwood. Hardwood may burn longer. However, actual burn time depends on fuel quality, fuel load, draft, and stove operation.
Is the Caboose UL Listed?
Yes. The Caboose Tiny Wood Stove is UL Listed. Owners must still follow the installation manual, required clearances, and applicable building and fire codes.
Does the Caboose need electricity?
No. The Caboose produces heat without electricity. It does not rely on electronic controls or powered fuel delivery.
Can the Caboose be mounted on a wall?
Yes. The optional Caboose Wall Mount Bracket supports a wall-mounted installation when installed according to the instructions.
Can the Caboose be installed as a freestanding stove?
Yes. A freestanding installation requires a standard R-2 hearth pad and all clearances specified in the owner’s manual.
What size firewood fits in the Caboose?
The firebox accepts cordwood up to approximately 14 inches long and 5½ inches in diameter.
Can I cook on the Caboose?
Yes. The 8-by-10-inch cooktop can warm food, heat water, or support simple meal preparation.
What chimney system does the Caboose use?
Residential installations require a Class A wood stove pipe system. The Caboose is designed for a 4-inch HT UL-rated chimney system with an outside diameter of approximately 6 inches.
For non-residential applications, a 4-inch-to-6-inch adapter may be used with 6-inch pipe where permitted.
How close can the Caboose be installed to combustible materials?
The standard listed clearance is 12 inches. However, always follow the exact clearances and installation configuration shown in the current owner’s manual.
Can I choose the door location?
Yes. You can select a left-side or right-side loading door. The viewing window remains at the front in either configuration.
Where is the Caboose made?
We handcraft the Caboose in Post Falls, Idaho. Our team welds, paints, inspects, and assembles each stove in the USA.
Choose Compact, American-Made Wood Heat
The Caboose Tiny Wood Stove provides practical heat for spaces where every inch matters. It combines a compact footprint with useful burn times, flexible installation, a functional cooktop, and a clear view of the fire.
Whether you are heating a tiny home, cabin, yurt, shed, or another small structure, the Caboose offers dependable warmth without relying on electricity.
Order the Caboose Tiny Wood Stove and bring American-made wood heat to your small space.
Additional information
| Weight | 120 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 10 × 25 in |
| Door Location | right hand door, left hand door |
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Leanne Hainline –
Entire experience with Flame Innovation was very positive. They were knowledgeable, friendly and offer a quality product.
cindy –
Customer service was very helpful. No wait time, and feeling confident about the choice I made and installing my mini woodstove .
Geoff and Deborah Imlay –
We have a barndominium and we were looking for a small wood stove. We found one that is very popular on the internet. I am not a computer person and wanted to call and get information and specific details. I called and left a message with them and it took them over a week to get back to me. So, we found and called Flame Innovation Instead. We were looking at their wood stove called “The Caboose” It can actually be hung on the wall with a stand and heat shield. I was very skeptical whether we would like it or not but we were so limited on space it seemed to fit better for our needs. We received it and I ended up calling and talking with Cody a half a dozen times for specific details. He was very patient with me and always called me right back. The stove works amazing! It looks very cool on the wall. It is a quality stove and heats great! They have great customer service and I highly recommend Flame Innovation. We are really happy with our purchase.
Shelton h –
This a great stove and is capable of real heat. Knocked it out of the park. Curing the paint right now and tommorow morning again, then installing. Thanks again for such a great stove!
candy sult –
Dusty and Cody are awesome. Great customer service. First purchase was a couple of years ago which was awesome also! Great products. Purchased again and would recommend Dusty always. Thanks!!!
Mark Nissen –
I recently built a small guest cabin and wanted to install a wood stove so that we had a back up heat source for our heat pumps during winter power outages. Unfortunately I jumped into action without doing enough research and bought a cute little wood stove that wasn’t certified. When I went to get insurance for the cabin, I was told that not only would they not insure the cabin with the uncertified stove, I would also need to remove it within 30 days or else they would cancel the insurance policy on our main home!
It turns out that there are very few small scale certified wood stoves that are suitable for small structures. The Caboose from Flame Innovations is the only one I could find and I’m super happy with it. Cody and Dusty were extremely helpful with all my questions and arranged for shipping the stove and all required accessories across the border to Canada. They made everything really easy.
I’ve now had it professionally installed with the wall mount kit and it is WETT certified. My insurance woes are over! The stove works flawlessly and looks terrific too.
Theresa burnett –
It kept our tiny home very warm. We love it. Thanks for making this wonderful stove.
S.Kirwan –
Dusty, I love this little stove, you customized it to fit perfectly in my tiny house. The flat top is just right to heat water for tea or a fan. Your design keeps the viewing window clear and allows me to control the firebox for a steady burn temperature. This was my 5th winter in northern NH, I installed your stove in November and somehow I stayed warmer and used less firewood with the Caboose wood stove.
H Bybee –
Using thus stove about a year now in Victor Idaho, in a school bus conversion. The stove heats very well, in spite of keeping all the windows on the bus. I use a Voda woodstove fan to disperse heat. I can’t recommend a better stove at this moment. However get the adapter and use insulated pipe all the way!
Elijah schewe –
Can’t express how great my experience was with this business. Very responsive and helped with my order to make sure I had what I needed. Thanks Elijah schewe
Dave bates –
Portable cedar cabins has been buying from you guys for years. Wood stoves are great
James Belmont –
After dealing with other Tiny Stove Manufacturers and not having a great experience, I was excited to find and connect with Dusty and the team at Flame Innovation. My company fabricates tiny homes using shipping containers and many clients request wood stoves in our structures. I took a chance and ordered the Caboose model sight unseen as its beautiful and UL Listed…something I couldn’t find anywhere else.
Needless to say I and my clients LOVE the stove. It meets all our criteria and looks awesome / unique. Recently on a road trip I made a bit of a detour to be sure and stop in at their shop in Idaho and just WOW. Great operation, great owner and great customer service! These guys are now my go to supplier / fabricator for tiny wood stoves.
Brooksie B –
After looking at other small stove for several months I came across the Caboose. I called and talked to cody about my options and he was incredibly helpful. I’ve have the stove for 6 months now and it has been great in my cabin.
I highly recommend this stove!!!
Becky –
We cannot say enough good things about the Caboose Tiny Wood Stove! While living full-time in our RV, while building a house, this stove absolutely saved us during the cold Maine winters. We regularly saw temperatures dip below zero, and on a-24-degree day, we were inside, warm, cozy, and wearing shorts and t-shirts! The caboose has worked far better than we ever expected from such a compact unit.
Not only was it reliable and efficient, but it also gave us peace of mind knowing we had dependable heat no matter the weather outside. The quality, craftsmanship, and performance have been outstanding from day one. I reached out to Dusty about a minor broken part, and I was answered within minutes, and a replacement was sent to us! Customer service is unmatched!
Purchasing the Caboose Tiny Wood Stove was one of the best investments we made for full-time RV living. If you are considering one for a tiny home, RV, or small space, we highly recommend it. It completely exceeded our expectations!