We’re always on the lookout for ways to effectively heat our RV. That’s why the Mr. Heater Portable Buddy propane heater (http://goo.gl/lRw3cm) caught my eye.
When the going gets really cold, we’ve found it useful to supplement the built-in heat sources on our Airstream with an extra space heater. We’ve been using an electric heater, but this Mr. Heater unit can do the job with propane. It’s intended for use at campsites, tailgating, sporting events, on work sites, inside garages, and so forth. Since we often boondock in places without electricity, the propane solution is an appealing idea.
This "Portable Buddy" heater is powered by ordinary propane tanks. It's made to fit the standard size small green tanks, but is easily adapted for refillable tanks. (Click the pic for more info.)
Mr. Heater “Portable Buddy” is an indoor safe propane powered space heater. The idea here is a heater you can take anywhere, from the picnic table to inside your RV. Some people take these on hunting trips and so forth. It’s made for the little disposable green tanks, but easily adapted for refillable tanks. A 4-pound refillable tank would retain the portability while making it cheaper to operate.
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy kicks out 4,000- to 9,000-BTU of heat for spaces up to 200 square feet, which is the perfect capacity for an RV.
Approved for indoor/outdoor use, is clean-burning and claims to be nearly 100-percent efficient.
Instant heat - wherever you want it! It works both inside and outside your RV. (Click the pic for more info.)
What about safety? Mr. Heater Portable Buddy automatically shuts off if tipped over, if the pilot light goes out, or if it detects low oxygen levels.
Our Airstream travel trailer is equipped with two heat sources. The first is the heat pump, which utilizes the overhead air-conditioning unit. This is the least effective heat source. Not only does it require electricity, it’s only really effective if outside temps are above 40 degrees.
The second is our propane heat furnace. This is the better heating solution for our Airstream. We always run it when temps drop below 40 degrees. Not only does it heat our camper, it also keeps the water pipes from freezing.
We like the idea of supplementing these sources with Mr. Heater Portable Buddy. Stay tuned for a more complete review.