Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 07:18:11 -0500
Reply-To: Mark Milby <obxmilby@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Milby <obxmilby@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Mr Heater
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*Danger Will Robinson! Danger!*
I hope everyone is aware of the dangers of propane heaters indoors. Some
are OK, most are not. I was at the F1 GP camping in Indy when the three
guys died heating there camper with propane. It was an ugly scene.
Be very careful, or better yet find another heat source.
Mark
On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 7:12 AM, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com>
wrote:
> I think I agree. For size, heat and propane consumption I'm going to
> exchange it for the smaller one.
>
> Thanks for the input
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 15, 2016, 5:14 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
>
> At the high setting of 9,000 BTU/hr, Don, the one you linked will use up a
> pound bottle of gas in two hours and change. The lower setting is around
> 6,000 BTU/hr, should run around three and a half hours. In my experience
> as well as getting expensive quickly with the pound bottles, it would be
> better in the van if the high setting were around 5-6000 BTU/hr and the low
> setting half that.
>
> They make a smaller unit that stands on top of the bottle that Harry
> Hoffman has been very pleased with in his van. One setting, rated 3800
> BTU/hr -- should go over five hours on a pound bottle. However it would
> need modification to be able to work with an external hose as it simply
> screws to the bottle top.
>
> Michael, I think you'd be happier with either one of the smaller ones.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>
> On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 3:56 AM, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com
> >
> wrote:
>
> I just bought the larger version with two burners, but I'm thinking about
> returning it in exchange for the smaller one. Has the smaller version left
> anyone wanting for more heat or does it seem to be adequate?
>
> On Thu, Dec 1, 2016, 10:42 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Don,
> > I am fully in agreement with your choice of Mr Heater. I have the Little
> > Buddy heater; same principle as the bigger one, just smaller. Works
> > great. ESPECIALLY in low humidity and low elevations like you are now
> > dealing with in the Southern California deserts. I was amazed and
> thrilled
> > first time I used it.
> >
> > Yes, the issues are getting rid of carbon monoxide and water vapor; a
> > generous crack in the side windows, both sides, and a passage for stuff
> to
> > go out the vent upstairs, and you've got a nice, tidy, comfy little
> Vanagon
> > world.
> > Word is that it fails above 7,000 feet....but that is not the situation
> > where you are now, in the low desert. Actually, I've never tried mine
> > above 7,000 feet. Like in the Eastern Sierras at late Spring or early
> Fall.
> >
> > Yeah, pretty nice to be warm and comfy; my Little Buddy Heater from Mr
> > Heater is packed and ready to go with a couple green propane cylinders
> from
> > Walmart, you know, the little ones. Might go this weekend. Vanagon
> > comfort at its finest.
> > The desert out there is starting to look mighty nice; couple more
> > rainstorms and we are in good shape.
> >
> > RichSan Diego
> >
> >
> > From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:50 PM
> > Subject: Mr Heater
> >
> > I just came through a few days of cold weather in my tintop/westie... The
> > wind howling, snow blowing at elevation, and cold rain elsewhere. This
> > trip, I have along a Mr. Heater, a catalytic propane unit that uses those
> > small green propane cylinders or connects to a normal tank with a hose.
> > I can't believe I've camped and traveled for so long without any real
> > heat...
> > The heater gets the van comfortable in a few minutes, it has two temp.
> > settings and a pilot light, a low O2 shutoff and a tip over switch. I've
> > not timed how long the small cannisters will go. Pretty compact when
> using
> > the small size propane, which tucks into the housing nicely. These heat
> > soundlessly, almost.. fairly reasonable.... I gave $60 + 20 for the hose
> > to a bigger refillable tank. Pretty cheesy construction, but it works
> > great ..and no more diving right into a sleeping bag as soon as dinner
> has
> > cooked, to keep from freezing...
> > A thumbs up.
> >
> >
> https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/395472-mr-heater-
> portable-buddy-propane-heater.html?feedsource=3&gclid=Cj0KEQiAsf_
> BBRDMpoOHw4aSq4QBEiQAPm7DL-2y2en3ABEpOhxnGay7WV5678qK_
> u51FhG-6Cy1HdcaArlf8P8HAQ
> >
> > Sheesh, big link there.. sending by Android from the desert
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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