Suggestions for/experiences of cold weather camping in a CT

[8ball_99]

http://www.amazon.com/Heater-Corp-F274825-Buddy-Btus/dp/B0035WQFGI/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1350456575&sr=1-4&keywords=mr+heater+big+buddy

Thats what I have. yeah I found it on there but I posted the smaller one cause I don't think he needs the large one for his size trailer.. I just figured the adjustable output would be something he might want. Besides its almost the same price as the one he has.. Just a few dollars more..

[David_L6]

http://www.amazon.com/Heater-Corp-F274825-Buddy-Btus/dp/B0035WQFGI/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1350456575&sr=1-4&keywords=mr+heater+big+buddy

Thats what I have. yeah I found it on there but I posted the smaller one cause I don't think he needs the large one for his size trailer.. I just figured the adjustable output would be something he might want. Besides its almost the same price as the one he has.. Just a few dollars more..

I have the Big Buddy heater also. I like it.

[astrotrailer]

My wife and I just did a short trip in our 5x8 trailer in October. I put in a small rv furnace 3 years ago
and it is nice to have in the colder seasons. I don't have to worry about combustion products or condensation.

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=33848

We have plenty of insulation so the furnace doesn't need to come on very often.

[BC Dave]

http://www.amazon.com/Heater-Corp-F274825-Buddy-Btus/dp/B0035WQFGI/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1350456575&sr=1-4&keywords=mr+heater+big+buddy

Thats what I have. yeah I found it on there but I posted the smaller one cause I don't think he needs the large one for his size trailer.. I just figured the adjustable output would be something he might want. Besides its almost the same price as the one he has.. Just a few dollars more..

I have the Big Buddy heater also. I like it.

I tested a coleman cat heater; but could not use in an enclosed space; then was going to get a buddy heater but the same problem with fumes so went to a much more expensive but much safer vented system; I installed a Dickinson marine stove and think there the best designed heater for small spaces and enclosed spaces due to there efficient design. Could not speak more highly of a heater and they look sharp and are very efficient on propane (and they dont pay me to say this; just a happy customer ). See my album with installation; used for 3 yrs now and still happy every time it gets cold and look froward to having it on.

I now have electricity on a rec lot and use an electric heater over night; the dickinson heater is too hot in a small space unless I have the window open; it doesnt make sense to do that; to save on electricity I still try to use the propane as much as possible.

Cheers BC Dave

[Gonefishin]

Dave, does the blower and ignition on your Dickinson heater operate from 12 volt power? That looks like the cats meow, and not that large either. I assume you're running the smaller 9000, not the 12,000?

[revorunner]

I have to agree with BC Dave. Dickinson heaters are the best. P.S. Good to see a fellow B.C.er here on the forum. Hi from Kelowna.

[BC Dave]

Dave, does the blower and ignition on your Dickinson heater operate from 12 volt power? That looks like the cats meow, and not that large either. I assume you're running the smaller 9000, not the 12,000?

Fan (blower) is 12 V uses 1-2 amps; on adjustable settings; BUT; I dont use the blower fan so no battery power wasted / usage; its not required to run the heater but is better to move the heat around the trailer (I guess; but convection works just fine for me). Theres no internal ignition; I use a BBQ lighter; no power is necessary to operate.

Yep it is the cats meow; but Im more a dog person; either way I'v curled up beaide the fire place on many a cold nights.

The one thing to watch is to position the fire place and chimny vent (this is where lots of heat radiates) where nothing (cloths; plastic bags; coats or sleeping bags may contact or melt (or yikes maybe ignite) against the heater / vent.

I have the 9000 and it kicks out plenty of heat for a 6 ft ht 6X10 ft space; even on low; thus I got a reducer valve from the manufacturer.

OH I also got a propane tank valve gauge so I can anticipate when I need refills; it surprisingly lasts longer than I anticipate; one refille this season so far and I've had a fair amout of use out of it ...

It is a little pricy at 900 so watch for sales I got mine at 620.

Cheers BC Dave

[BC Dave]

I have to agree with BC Dave. Dickinson heaters are the best. P.S. Good to see a fellow B.C.er here on the forum. Hi from Kelowna.

hi from Van / 100 Mile H

[Gonefishin]

Thanks! That's my next major add-on!