Portable Propane Heaters

barefooter · 03-04-2008, 03:09 PM

Looking at heating the new trailer. Instead of going with a built-in (my buddy's doesn't work worth a damn anyway) I was thinking of buying a BIG Buddy TM Indoor Safe Propane Heater to use in the trailer overnight. I have one of this little Honda 2000 gen sets to run power if I need it, for a big fan in there if need be.

Cool thing about this Big Budy heater is it doesn't need to be ducted, and has a fan that runs off of 4 D batteries, or a 12v battery if need be.

Anyone have one of these?

Summitric · 03-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by barefooter

Looking at heating the new trailer. Instead of going with a built-in (my buddy's doesn't work worth a damn anyway) I was thinking of buying a BIG Buddy TM Indoor Safe Propane Heater to use in the trailer overnight. I have one of this little Honda 2000 gen sets to run power if I need it, for a big fan in there if need be.

Cool thing about this Big Budy heater is it doesn't need to be ducted, and has a fan that runs off of 4 D batteries, or a 12v battery if need be.

Anyone have one of these?

TOO FUNNY.... I HAVE ONE OF THESE IN MY TRAILERS, AND I ACTUALLY HANG IT ON THE WALL.... I JUST STOCK UP ON THE LITTLE GREEN PROPANE BOTTLES AND D BATTERIES. IT WORKS GOOD.... DOESN'T GET OVERLY HOT ON THOSE -20+ DAYS, BUT WAS QUITE COMFORTABLE. PICKED IT UP AT PRINCESS AUTO........

barefooter · 03-04-2008, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Summitric

TOO FUNNY.... I HAVE ONE OF THESE IN MY TRAILERS, AND I ACTUALLY HANG IT ON THE WALL.... I JUST STOCK UP ON THE LITTLE GREEN PROPANE BOTTLES AND D BATTERIES. IT WORKS GOOD.... DOESN'T GET OVERLY HOT ON THOSE -20+ DAYS, BUT WAS QUITE COMFORTABLE. PICKED IT UP AT PRINCESS AUTO........

Want to be my trailer buddy? By the time I am done we will be

Summitric · 03-04-2008, 03:41 PM

DID YOU EVER ORDER ANY OF THAT GLADIATOR WALL STUFF??

barefooter · 03-04-2008, 03:44 PM

Not yet Ric. Went into Sears in Bonney Doon and the pimple-faced kid behind the counter (another Alberta advantage) did not have a clue.

I am going to go in when the manager is working - maybe later this week to get prices.

Greg

Sledderglen · 03-04-2008, 05:36 PM

Hey Barefooter Summitrics trailer is set up very well. Beverage holders,chairs,stereo,brooms,squeagee,dancing girls,helmet racks,hangers you name it he has it all in there. Even room for sleds. Stick with him on your trailer pimping mission

MrMorgan · 03-04-2008, 06:35 PM

I've used a black cat and pro cat from Coleman. They sound pretty similar.

catmando · 03-04-2008, 07:05 PM

Carefull with your big buddy,I have one as well and they will give off carbon minoxcide when in an enclosed area.Keep your vent open and open all the doors on your trailer before you go in!
Got mine hooked up to a 20lb bottle,good for about 80 hrs on high!
catmando!

Summiteer · 03-04-2008, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Sledderglen

Hey Barefooter Summitrics trailer is set up very well. Beverage holders,chairs,stereo,brooms,squeaky,dancing girls,helmet racks,hangers you name it he has it all in there. Even room for sleds. Stick with him on your trailer pimping mission

Whats a squeaky?!?!? some sort of bath toy to use with the dancing girls?

Sledderglen · 03-04-2008, 11:28 PM

Went to change it Summiteer but let it stay. Must be some toy that Sledbunny wears when he rides. I think you squeeze the left ear and it makes a noise or something. Just 1 of many things that Ric has done to his trailor

Summitric · 03-04-2008, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by catmando

Carefull with your big buddy,I have one as well and they will give off carbon minoxcide when in an enclosed area.Keep your vent open and open all the doors on your trailer before you go in!
Got mine hooked up to a 20lb bottle,good for about 80 hrs on high!
catmando!

HEY KITTY.... THE BIGBUDDY HAS A CO2 SENSOR WITH AUTO SHUTOFF... IT HAS NEVER DONE IT IN MY TRAILER YET, EVEN WHEN I HAD IT RUNNING FOR 6 HOURS STRAIGHT.... YOU CAN EVEN GET ADAPTORS FOR THE BIGBUDDY TO RUN 20LB OR BIGGER TANKS... MY TRAILER HAS TO AIR FLOWTHROUGH VENTS(ONE ON LEFT FRONT AND 1 ON LEFT REAR SIDES), AND 1 ROOF VENT, AND I DON'T HAVE TO LEAVE THE ROOF VENT OPEN.

catmando · 03-07-2008, 09:11 AM

Mine 's hooked up to a twenty pounder,will have to pick up a carbon monoxide detector and check it out,dont want to find out the hard way.
Thing throws off a lot of heat.
catmando!

03-04-2008, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
barefooter Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 130 Casino Cash: $107654 Thanks: 28 Thanked 71 Times in 40 Posts	Portable Propane Heaters Looking at heating the new trailer. Instead of going with a built-in (my buddy's doesn't work worth a damn anyway) I was thinking of buying a BIG Buddy TM Indoor Safe Propane Heater to use in the trailer overnight. I have one of this little Honda 2000 gen sets to run power if I need it, for a big fan in there if need be. Cool thing about this Big Budy heater is it doesn't need to be ducted, and has a fan that runs off of 4 D batteries, or a 12v battery if need be. Anyone have one of these? __________________ We never said it was easy, just that it looked cool.

03-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 6,543 Casino Cash: $2259813 Thanks: 2,144 Thanked 1,717 Times in 1,229 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Originally Posted by barefooter Looking at heating the new trailer. Instead of going with a built-in (my buddy's doesn't work worth a damn anyway) I was thinking of buying a BIG Buddy TM Indoor Safe Propane Heater to use in the trailer overnight. I have one of this little Honda 2000 gen sets to run power if I need it, for a big fan in there if need be. Cool thing about this Big Budy heater is it doesn't need to be ducted, and has a fan that runs off of 4 D batteries, or a 12v battery if need be. Anyone have one of these? TOO FUNNY.... I HAVE ONE OF THESE IN MY TRAILERS, AND I ACTUALLY HANG IT ON THE WALL.... I JUST STOCK UP ON THE LITTLE GREEN PROPANE BOTTLES AND D BATTERIES. IT WORKS GOOD.... DOESN'T GET OVERLY HOT ON THOSE -20+ DAYS, BUT WAS QUITE COMFORTABLE. PICKED IT UP AT PRINCESS AUTO........ __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 1999 Summit 670X "Mod" 151"(THUNDERBUNNY)

03-04-2008, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
barefooter Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 130 Casino Cash: $107654 Thanks: 28 Thanked 71 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Originally Posted by Summitric TOO FUNNY.... I HAVE ONE OF THESE IN MY TRAILERS, AND I ACTUALLY HANG IT ON THE WALL.... I JUST STOCK UP ON THE LITTLE GREEN PROPANE BOTTLES AND D BATTERIES. IT WORKS GOOD.... DOESN'T GET OVERLY HOT ON THOSE -20+ DAYS, BUT WAS QUITE COMFORTABLE. PICKED IT UP AT PRINCESS AUTO........ Want to be my trailer buddy? By the time I am done we will be __________________ We never said it was easy, just that it looked cool.

03-04-2008, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 6,543 Casino Cash: $2259813 Thanks: 2,144 Thanked 1,717 Times in 1,229 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters DID YOU EVER ORDER ANY OF THAT GLADIATOR WALL STUFF?? __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 1999 Summit 670X "Mod" 151"(THUNDERBUNNY)

03-04-2008, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
barefooter Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 130 Casino Cash: $107654 Thanks: 28 Thanked 71 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Not yet Ric. Went into Sears in Bonney Doon and the pimple-faced kid behind the counter (another Alberta advantage) did not have a clue. I am going to go in when the manager is working - maybe later this week to get prices. Greg __________________ We never said it was easy, just that it looked cool.

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03-04-2008, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sledderglen Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Trailerhood Posts: 1,212 Casino Cash: $554264 Thanks: 843 Thanked 283 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Hey Barefooter Summitrics trailer is set up very well. Beverage holders,chairs,stereo,brooms,squeagee,dancing girls,helmet racks,hangers you name it he has it all in there. Even room for sleds. Stick with him on your trailer pimping mission __________________ 2008 XP 154 Yellow,Black and Blue 2000 Formula Deluxe 600 2007 Can Am 500 XT Red 1991 Polaris 250 Trail Boss 2-1953 Buick 2Dr. hardtop classics Other junk all spread around Last edited by Sledderglen; 03-04-2008 at 11:24 PM.

03-04-2008, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
MrMorgan Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: What, so you can steal my toys? Posts: 32 Casino Cash: $43602 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Portable Propane Heaters I've used a black cat and pro cat from Coleman. They sound pretty similar. __________________ 08 Summit XP 154 08 Can-Am Renegade

03-04-2008, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,693 Casino Cash: $1003291 Thanks: 571 Thanked 566 Times in 382 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Carefull with your big buddy,I have one as well and they will give off carbon minoxcide when in an enclosed area.Keep your vent open and open all the doors on your trailer before you go in! Got mine hooked up to a 20lb bottle,good for about 80 hrs on high! catmando! __________________ Arctic Cat Baby!......For The Most Part! 05 900 Kingcat,Boondocker Nitrous Kit,Speedwerx Pipe & Can,V-force Reeds,2.5 camo extreme 162" 03 600 Mountaincat 06 650 Prowler Black Magic Pipe & Chip Kickass Intake 03 450 Kodiac (yamaha) shh! 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer! 06 Arctic Cat M5 EFI 05 Kawasaki Brute Force,27"Mudlites,Penland Pro Series Exaust! K&N Air Filter Dont be Sorry,Just dont do it again!

03-04-2008, 07:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Summiteer Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 1,600 Casino Cash: $250785 Thanks: 120 Thanked 638 Times in 387 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Originally Posted by Sledderglen Hey Barefooter Summitrics trailer is set up very well. Beverage holders,chairs,stereo,brooms,squeaky,dancing girls,helmet racks,hangers you name it he has it all in there. Even room for sleds. Stick with him on your trailer pimping mission Whats a squeaky?!?!? some sort of bath toy to use with the dancing girls? __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca Last edited by Sledderglen; 03-04-2008 at 11:25 PM.

03-04-2008, 11:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sledderglen Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Trailerhood Posts: 1,212 Casino Cash: $554264 Thanks: 843 Thanked 283 Times in 198 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Went to change it Summiteer but let it stay. Must be some toy that Sledbunny wears when he rides. I think you squeeze the left ear and it makes a noise or something. Just 1 of many things that Ric has done to his trailor __________________ 2008 XP 154 Yellow,Black and Blue 2000 Formula Deluxe 600 2007 Can Am 500 XT Red 1991 Polaris 250 Trail Boss 2-1953 Buick 2Dr. hardtop classics Other junk all spread around

03-04-2008, 11:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 6,543 Casino Cash: $2259813 Thanks: 2,144 Thanked 1,717 Times in 1,229 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Originally Posted by catmando Carefull with your big buddy,I have one as well and they will give off carbon minoxcide when in an enclosed area.Keep your vent open and open all the doors on your trailer before you go in! Got mine hooked up to a 20lb bottle,good for about 80 hrs on high! catmando! HEY KITTY.... THE BIGBUDDY HAS A CO2 SENSOR WITH AUTO SHUTOFF... IT HAS NEVER DONE IT IN MY TRAILER YET, EVEN WHEN I HAD IT RUNNING FOR 6 HOURS STRAIGHT.... YOU CAN EVEN GET ADAPTORS FOR THE BIGBUDDY TO RUN 20LB OR BIGGER TANKS... MY TRAILER HAS TO AIR FLOWTHROUGH VENTS(ONE ON LEFT FRONT AND 1 ON LEFT REAR SIDES), AND 1 ROOF VENT, AND I DON'T HAVE TO LEAVE THE ROOF VENT OPEN. __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 1999 Summit 670X "Mod" 151"(THUNDERBUNNY)

03-07-2008, 09:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,693 Casino Cash: $1003291 Thanks: 571 Thanked 566 Times in 382 Posts	Re: Portable Propane Heaters Mine 's hooked up to a twenty pounder,will have to pick up a carbon monoxide detector and check it out,dont want to find out the hard way. Thing throws off a lot of heat. catmando! __________________ Arctic Cat Baby!......For The Most Part! 05 900 Kingcat,Boondocker Nitrous Kit,Speedwerx Pipe & Can,V-force Reeds,2.5 camo extreme 162" 03 600 Mountaincat 06 650 Prowler Black Magic Pipe & Chip Kickass Intake 03 450 Kodiac (yamaha) shh! 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer! 06 Arctic Cat M5 EFI 05 Kawasaki Brute Force,27"Mudlites,Penland Pro Series Exaust! K&N Air Filter Dont be Sorry,Just dont do it again!

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