I use the Coleman Black Cat without the fan, but either way, with an unvented heater,
even though it is safe to use with a window cracked to provide O2, it produces H2O and
will condense on the inside of the windows pretty badly. Something to consider.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sheridan" <msheridan@IGC.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2001 8:35 PM
Subject: Power Cat versus Buddy Heater

> Dear Friends
>
> I've read the archives, done a lot of additional reading and am now trying
> to decide between getting the Coleman's Power Cat heater or Mr. Heater's
> Buddy Heater.
>
> The Power Cat is 3000btu with fan, the Buddy heater is up to 9000btu with
> no fan.
>
> I am interested in anyone's experience with these two heaters.  Do you
> think the fan does more than the xtra BTUs?
>
> The additional benefit of the Buddy Heater is that it can be connected to
> the Vanagon propane tank.  Does anyone have experience with actually doing
> this?
>
> I live in the Northeast, USA, and expect typical camping temps to be in the
> teens.
>
> Thanks for your input and Happy New Year,
> Michael
>