Just got

mxzane933 · Feb 4, 2012

A buddy heater. I can only run ir for 5 minutes then im dying. Especially with my small bed cab area up front
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jbailey13 · Feb 4, 2012

I've heard that the buddy heater is the way to go when considering a portable heater. Going to look into getting one soon.

fastman_1 · Feb 4, 2012

Very smart purchase,remember to crack a window!

cableguymn · Feb 4, 2012

Indeed. keep a window open a bit.

mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

jbailey13 said:
I've heard that the buddy heater is the way to go when considering a portable heater. Going to look into getting one soon.

It is definitely worth the cash. You caint really beat it. Especially money wise.

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mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

Yes more like keep them the whole way down to stay comfy and alive

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scottm4211 · Feb 5, 2012

The cheerleader would've made a better buddy heater...

mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

Dude. No cheerleader but did go to a rockshow and that madeup for it lol

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Jenny · Feb 5, 2012

Did you get the big one? That's a lot of heater for your little space. Please say you got a c02 detector as well.

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OntarioVanMan · Feb 5, 2012

If you have a small area..try the Coleman 3,000 btu model....

chefdennis · Feb 5, 2012

Leave both windows open about 2-3 inches, if you don't have one, get a GOOD ceiling vent /fan..a Fantasic or MaxAir vent/fan...install in over your bulk, open the vent, and run the fan on low...that will move the heat off the ceiling and laso bring in just enough cool/cold air to keep you from breathing that heated hot air...

Also if you didn't , get the Buddy "filter", the 12 ft hose and the use a 20 lb tank....makes lie alot easier...I carry 2 tanks all the time. when one runs out, its usually not a good time, so changing over is alot easier then going to fill the empty tank in the middle of the night after you were awoken by the lack of heat...

jujubeans · Feb 5, 2012

That cold nose in the morning is a real treat...*lol*

mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

Jenny said:
Did you get the big one? That's a lot of heater for your little space. Please say you got a c02 detector as well.

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I got the smaller one. I wish they had a mini.

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mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

OntarioVanMan said:
If you have a small area..try the Coleman 3,000 btu model....

I had the coleman it just didnt work as good in really cold

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mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

chefdennis said:
Leave both windows open about 2-3 inches, if you don't have one, get a GOOD ceiling vent /fan..a Fantasic or MaxAir vent/fan...install in over your bulk, open the vent, and run the fan on low...that will move the heat off the ceiling and laso bring in just enough cool/cold air to keep you from breathing that heated hot air...

Also if you didn't , get the Buddy "filter", the 12 ft hose and the use a 20 lb tank....makes lie alot easier...I carry 2 tanks all the time. when one runs out, its usually not a good time, so changing over is alot easier then going to fill the empty tank in the middle of the night after you were awoken by the lack of heat...

Thats a good idea cuz my bed is kinda tall. And the roof gets so hot. Whats the best place to get the vent. And yea i plan on getting atleast a 20 pound. My tank just ran out. Too grr

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mxzane933 · Feb 5, 2012

jujubeans said:
That cold nose in the morning is a real treat...*lol*

No kidding lol

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canesman07 · Feb 11, 2012

I run a buddy heater with a short grill hose that has the black twist on nosel, the filter and a 20lb tank that I get refilled at Tractor Supply for 15-17$. A month ago it was 7 degrees in WI and on full "power" it was a tolerable 30ish in the van. Of course the next day I was on my way to Laredo and have not used it since.

mxzane933 · Feb 11, 2012

canesman07 said:
I run a buddy heater with a short grill hose that has the black twist on nosel, the filter and a 20lb tank that I get refilled at Tractor Supply for 15-17$. A month ago it was 7 degrees in WI and on full "power" it was a tolerable 30ish in the van. Of course the next day I was on my way to Laredo and have not used it since.

Im at a walmart on lake huron in mi its 11 out right now. Nice n toasty

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cheri1122 · Feb 11, 2012

mxzane933 said:
Thats a good idea cuz my bed is kinda tall. And the roof gets so hot. Whats the best place to get the vent.

Call Don Bentz @ Bolt Custom Trucks [not the carrier Bolt] address is 4532 Allen Martin Dr, Ft Wayne, In - don't have the phone no. handy, but he'll do it quick & low cost. If you need it done elsewhere, most RV places will do it, but I bet it would cost quite a bit more.
I love having it [except when I forget to close it, drive off on a sunny day, & get caught in a sudden downpour - it's right above my bed]
And yea i plan on getting atleast a 20 pound. My tank just ran out. Too grr

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