Mr Heater Buddy - Condensation and Carbon Monoxide

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Mr Heater Buddy - Condensation and Carbon Monoxide

The two questions I get asked most about using a Mr Heater Buddy are about Condensation and Carbon Monoxide. In this video I share my thoughts.

[PapajosTraders]

From my van to my tent to my ice fishing shack to my deer Heaters rock!

[charlieswearingen]

I worked and lived outdoors most of my life and have used Mr. Heater since they first came out. I used Mr. Heater in the winter to heat 8x8 and 10x10 tents without any problems with condensation and I'm still alive... ;-)

[The_HomeHandyman]

My "Buddy" heater has saved me many times winter camping. I agree with it all.

[thGenerationCajun]

Very impressed with this little heater, I used it to heat a 4 bedroom house in below freezing cold.. Great emergency heater if anything!

[dandahermitseals]

All of your position is fair and accurate. How, in your circumstance, part of your success is due to the fact that you have a newer better insulated shelter and little or no aluminum windows ( double pain?) And therefore less or no cold metals for condensation. My neighbors are in a fifth wheel with all aluminum windowsand door. They use a Mr Heater and have to keep a propane torch to de-ice the door to get out. That is scary to me considering an emergency scenario needing to exit instantly --- like a fire or ???. I personally occupy a micro cabin with wood heat and two back up Buddies Ive used for years with no such problems. But, I d have a wood door. My windows do accumulate condensation. I trust the Buddies and firmly believe they're the safest of the type made. My only problem is they're currently both cogged up and I cant dissasemble them ar enough to clean all the componenants. Grrr

[philc.]

Just ran across your video by accident. I've given up on any type of propane heater especially the Mr Buddy type. Even though they are fairly safe with an open window I can still smell the fumes coming out of it. I recently bought one of those 12 volt diesel heaters that give off clean dry heat with an exhaust to the outdoors. Prices have plummeted so they are less then $80 now. Wow what an improvement in comfort

[pieman]

The only thing I’d have, as a backup, is a CO detector. I’ve used a Buddy heater and love it.
Good short video.👍

[bradmiller]

Just to add to the conversation: my camper/trailer is about the size of yours, and my Mr. Heater often kicks itself off due to the oxygen depletion sensor which is great for safety but very annoying. Also, finding a safe place to operate the device in a camper that small has been troubling. Finally, it does emit an odor that I can live with but would rather live without. So I bought one of those Chinese diesel heaters which I installed last night. Initial bench testing is very encouraging although I plan to keep my Mr. Heater as a back up. Thanks for the video!

[mtyhntr]

Great video, I use mine exclusively for my ice fishing shelters. Only problem I've ever had was it not wanting to work in higher elevations where the air is thin, hence the oxygen censor. Thank you for this video and be safe.

[rameylewis]

I lived in my RV for 3 years in cold country and ran the same heater with two bottles and never thought twice about it. I never had any issues with the heater which ran for mega hours and I'm still kicking. I did have the occasional dampness like you did in the video, but usually it wasn't bad and I never had a window open. The Mr. Buddy Heater worked well to neg 15-20 degrees as long as I was close to it. Any temps below neg 20, I needed to wear additional clothing to stay warm. I always slept right next to the heater to stay warm and in 3 years it never once quit running on me except when it ran out of propane.

[DrMaserati]

I've been using a Mr. Heater Buddy in small, enclosed spaces for 15+ years, and have never had a problem. Even though it claims to be safe in regard to carbon monoxide, I always use a portable CO alarm with a digital readout. In all of those years, the CO detector/alarm has never shown a reading above zero.



I know the CO detector is working, because there have been other circumstances that have set it off or shown a reading above zero, such as using the propane stove in a camper. It is sensitive enough that it once detected a generator that was running OUTSIDE and sounded an alarm. The breeze was just right and it was blowing exhaust back into the camper. I feel extremely safe using the Mr. Heater Buddy, but I still always have a CO detector in my space.



I have also inadvertently knocked the heater over on a few occasions. When that happens, it immediately shuts down. I remember using the old Coleman catalytic heaters 40+ years ago, and I still have one. Now those are scary, and they produce a tremendous amount of moisture. Your enclosure must be really well ventilated.

[rogercamargo]

I've been using 2 for about 20 yrs. I love them.

[JimRodgers]

I bought one of those heaters a couple of years ago. Really awesome for early spring and late fall camping trips. Makes tent camping in the "shoulder" seasons a pleasure. Thanks for sharing some information about these topics related to using the heater.

[TheSeedsower]

Thanks ! I have the big buddy for my 10x14 Kodiak and I always run a fan at night to help circulate the air. I find it really helps to keep the tent very dry and comfortable.

[SteveBuchanan]

Just bought my first Mr. Heater units. Am grateful for your video here and the information you shared! Thanks, again!

[davidwaggoner]

Just checked my Buddy heater with an Industrial Scientific T40 CO Rattler. 2ppm CO at a distance of 3 feet directly above. The T40 was just recently tested with reference gas in perfect working condition.

[touchedouche]

Just got my big buddy and am currently in the testing / competency stage. For me, at the moment, it is strictly grid down scenario. Still learning. Thank you

[gggfarms]

I bought one based on your prior reviews and don't regret it at all. Must be warm there as the cabin door is open with snow falling. Thanks for the info!

[danwoods]

Love my Mr Buddy I have used it in 3 different builds 1st a trailer 2nd a truck topper and the latest an Alaskan camper all 3 were kept comfortable if not to warm down into tho single digits

[tennillecovington]

I just came here to say...I love these videos and I get to enjoy the snow through you..NC almost never get snow so thank you