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
> >
> >
> >
> >
>