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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Jekemi on October 20, 2008, 01:10:10 PM

Title: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: Jekemi on October 20, 2008, 01:10:10 PM: Anyone ever use a small tent heater to keep warm during wilderness camping while Elk hunting? Some have O2 sensors that shut the thing down when the O2 gets too low or when the C02 gets too high. I'd like not to freeze or suffocate when camping in the cold.
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: spin05 on October 20, 2008, 03:15:02 PM: I use that mr heater buddy heater in the back of my canopy.Early season,late season,8 degrees doesnt matter. It takes the chill off when dressing in the morning.It has o2 senser .Never had shut off on me for that yet,but thats why i use it.We only run it before bed sometimes and in the morning thou.Works great.
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: FANATIC on October 20, 2008, 06:28:54 PM: i do the same thing with the mr buddy in the back of my truck. turn it on before bed to warm up the truck, thhen again when I wake up to knock the chill off. it will get hot in there quick! I never sleep with it on.
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: Wea300mag on October 20, 2008, 06:31:49 PM: Quote from: spin05 on October 20, 2008, 03:15:02 PM
I use that mr heater buddy heater in the back of my canopy.Early season,late season,8 degrees doesnt matter. It takes the chill off when dressing in the morning.It has o2 senser .Never had shut off on me for that yet,but thats why i use it.We only run it before bed sometimes and in the morning thou.Works great.

I use the big buddy version and it seams to shut off way too often (after 3-5min in a wall tent). I think it has a faulty sensor though.
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: MHWASH on October 20, 2008, 09:53:18 PM: Quote from: Wea300mag on October 20, 2008, 06:31:49 PM
I use the big buddy version and it seams to shut off way too often (after 3-5min in a wall tent). I think it has a faulty sensor though.

I've had the same problem with mine. Then I tried the filter, no luck, then I tried the low pressure regulator, no luck. Then I called the company and the only thing they could tell me was to clean the pilot with rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. He said stick it way down in there. After cleaning It ran for about 30 min and shut off. I immediately re lit it and it ran for the next 4 hours until I shut it off. I them packed it away for elk hunting and will try it out in 3 days. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: Jekemi on October 21, 2008, 07:24:28 AM: Great information. Thanks. Joe's has the Mr. Buddy junior, 9,000 BTU with O2 sensor shutoff for $69.00 bucks. Great deal. That's what I'm getting.
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: tbotts on October 21, 2008, 06:53:43 PM: I did the same thing: turn on appx 15 min before bed and again in the morning to take the chill off. My tent would get warm. I recommend them. I have the smaller "Mr Heater".
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
Post by: Diehard0123 on October 21, 2008, 07:02:09 PM: I have one of those small heaters that connects to a small propane bottle, I use it but keep some of the windows open a crack just to keep some fresh air flowing. It keeps the temp up a bit more than it would if I did not use it and I can keep warmth on my upper body. I am going to get a Mr Heater dual tank when I can afford it (maybe santa will be good to me ;) )
Title: Re: Propane Tent Heater
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