I think I agree.  For size,  heat and propane consumption I'm going to
exchange it for the smaller one.

Thanks for the input

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016, 5:14 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

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
>
>
>
>