Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 vs Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is the cleaner burner: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.73 g/hr. The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (42,722 vs 36,986 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,700 sq ft. The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (2.04 vs 2.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is a hybrid and the Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 | Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.65 g/hr | 0.73 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14323 BTU/h | 12594 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36986 BTU/h | 42722 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 2.04 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.17 g/min | 0.493 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 414-26 | 362-24 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 V2 | Rockport NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 or the Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.73 g/hr for the Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 and Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.