Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 03:41:38 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Mr Heater
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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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