3 Ultimate Mr Heater Hacks (Simple Buddy Heater Modifications)

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Mr Heater Buddy Heater hacks that make a world of difference in the cold!
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@jamesstuart3346 5 месяцев назад

Thermal fans are fan-tastic. I stuck two on top of my fireplace insert and the heat output was amazing. Great video! 😊

@CodeBrownProductions 3 года назад

Love the video man! Thank you for sharing my channel and I'm glad the hack worked out for you. I've been doing it for a couple of years now and thought I'd share it with the outdoor community that I love. Safe travels man and keep up the cool videos!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

How cool to see you on here! Thank you so much for this modification of yours. It has been such a blessing. At first when we set it up we thought this is nice we get a little airflow and it keeps the heat down. However, once we found the sweet spot over the heat source we were blown away, pun intended, on how powerful this fan can be. It gets going fast and when the temp gets up, this fan really spins! We can feel the heat hitting us across the 13' trailer, which is impressive when before we couldn't even feel it 5 feet away. Wish we had a mind like yours to think of creative things like this. Such a great little gift you gave this outdoor community! Safe travels to you as well.

@bucktalesoutdoors7566 3 года назад

Awesome video Drew, always appreciate you sharing your tips and tricks and knowledge in general. Keep em coming. Take care. Don

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Thank you Don! I was hoping this would be a helpful video for folks. These hacks have really been a blessing for us. You guys take care as well!

@workingglass24 Год назад

Good video. Another hack is to use a 5 gallon bucket grid (for paint rollers) as a shelf for the fan. It locks perfectly to the handle of my Big Buddy heater.

@PlayingwithSticks Год назад

That makes so much sense. In hindsight, I would do anything I can to not have to cut into the fan.

@duhdims Год назад

Also for emergency boiling of water or cooking. Much more sturdy than heater grill

@19baitmaster51 2 года назад

Been using the grill hack for years. Wrapping leftovers in alum foil, and bringing them with you makes a nice hot meal, instead of a cold sandwich.

@pobo6113 2 года назад

This was a great video thanks for posting. I just ordered my 1st buddy heater and have been trying to remember what that fan was. So when I saw the picture I watched your video. Did enjoy it. Thanks again. 👍🏻

@gericheng3156 3 года назад

love this channel. good to see the sponsorship of a solid channel and such a professional and authentic endorsement of squarespace tastefully integrated into video.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

I really appreciate this comment Geri. You definitely lifted my spirits a bit today.

@denverdanoreno 2 года назад

Well done production thank you very much for your efforts. Regards to my mr. Heater little buddy, I'm trying a new method I'm putting 3 cement blocks in front 12in away to pick up the radiant heat and lock it into the cement, retaining heat but also slowly delivering it into the atmosphere around me. The fan is a must that you demonstrated. I forgot about those , brilliant! And the emergency grill for the little buddy perfect!

@jeannemariebizeaujohnson8717 3 года назад

Thermal fans work so well. I bought the buddy too. I was looking at how to incorporate the two.. Thanks This idea will come in handy.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad we could help! They make a great combo.

@Rain3Silver 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for great tips! Happy camping days and nights.

@vangazmicvoyage5077 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing. This device would have made the two years I lived in a van much more bearable in the winter.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You’re most welcome. Two years in a van that’s great. Out of curiosity, if you don’t mind us asking, what caused you to stop?

@vangazmicvoyage5077 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Pandemic. I shared van life with my disabled son for three years but the pandemic closed all campgrounds, national parks, national forests. Losing all the Planet Fitness locations too threw a monkey wrench in the works, we relied on them for showers and overnight parking, or, boondocking. They're open 24 hours and they don't mind us staying the night. We were forced to retreat to my camp in northern Maine for five months but it's uninhabitable in winter so we're now hunkered down in an apartment in the Bangor area for the duration of the pandemic. When it's safe to travel again we'll take frequent road trips but keep the apartment as base camp. Stop by my channel and check out our vanlife and travel videos. 😎 🚐

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@vangazmicvoyage5077 This comment was tough to read. Sorry to hear about all that. Hoping things get turned around sooner than later. Definitely will check out the channel.

@AdmiralPreparedness 3 года назад

A fan atop my Buddy is what it needed to make it my Best Buddy!! Thanks

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

That is so great to hear! Like you, we wished we learned this one a little earlier. Such a nice upgrade to have.

@SomewhereSplorin 2 года назад

I love your videos! I really enjoy your prospectives on minimal setups and would like to see your ideal build on a minimalist cargo trailer build. I currently live in a 6x10 cargo trailer and I’m always rearranging my build the “perfect” setup! ✌️ Take care!

@IronWolfOverland 2 года назад

Love it! Just stumbled across this. I have been trying for a year to get more of the heat out into the tent and less heating up the top of my rooftop tent. I set the buddy heater on an ammo can to get it off the tent floor, but was unsuccessful in all previous attempts. This stove fan idea is brilliant!

@jimsox881 4 месяца назад

Well ... Duh

@michaelkloeckner6353 3 года назад

Thank You... This really helps me.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad to hear this was helpful Michael! If it helps one person, we did our job.

@seymourrivers6169 3 года назад

Awesome tips! The stove hack is incredible.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@getlosttoday4045 3 года назад

I bet that fan will work with electric heaters too. Best idea for a small camper! Thanks for sharing Drew!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

We never even thought of that. Our little 200 watt heaters would be too small, but a larger one that sounds like a fun experiment. Now I just need to get my hands on a larger heater.

@rangerdoc1029 2 года назад

I did the fan hack on mine & it is absolutely amazing.

@ohiovetoutdoors 3 года назад

Really love the fan idea. I am going to do that. Stove idea is cool

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad you liked these little mods.

@jasonmarcfromi1742 3 года назад

Thank you so much Drew Merry Christmas

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are most welcome Jason! Merry Christmas to you as well. Little belated, but I think it still counts.

@FreysOnTheSide 3 года назад

Solid hacks! We will definitely look into the fan for our Buddy Heater. One of many ways to extend the camping season during the cold months.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

The fan is definitely worth it. At first we didn't think it worked well, but once we got it out on the grate. This thing blows air completely across our Shasta vintage trailer. Crazy that there are no batteries involved.

@user-uz8sn1qv8y 6 месяцев назад

i use the Mr B heater in my pantry in an addition to my house that we keep quite cold. we bought the fan and ours came with a top mounting clip to use. It works like a charm, keeps the entire room (a converted bedroom_ maybe 12 x 15?) well above freezing. a 20 pound propane tank lasts for months, even in 50 below months! we love them!

@martinschulz9381 2 года назад

Right on...some helpful tips. A good way to stabilize and transport those propane tanks is to put them in an old fashioned milk crate box. They fit perfectly like those boxes like were made for them. My wife and I use a milk crate box when we put the tank/heater in our boat. Most outdoor stores sell them. They have million other uses as well.

@PlayingwithSticks 2 года назад

Great sounds suggestion. Thank you!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Update: Just found a neat griddle for cooking and maybe strong enough to hold the fan as well www.scheels.com/p/lakco-heat-stream-cooking-grate/08282818015.html. The more I think the first hack through. I think I would Dremel from the back like I did. And that is because it leaves more surface area above where the heat comes up. As the base needs as much metal as possible to conduct the heat up to the fan I think having the gap in the middle be away from the heat source probably makes the most sense. But let me know if you think the cut should come from the front.

@ericagardens1234 3 года назад

This is too dope. Thanks for sharing ♡

@kabotahun2871 3 года назад

Where is the link for the fan?

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@kabotahun2871 It should be there in the description. There is quite a few links in case it is out of stock, plus some other alternatives.

@FuckPedophileBiden 3 года назад

Thank you, I'm glad I saw this after watching the video.

@Mr2greys 3 года назад

I have a big buddy and am planning on doing the same thing. The issue is the grill is a bit different but I am thinking of doing the same as you by dremeling from the back and sliding it in

@LWRoad 3 года назад

Great tips, thanks for sharing!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed them! I feel bad not knowing your name. Hope this winter is treating you well. Now that we have more snow and higher temps it has been a blast getting out. Saw you on Chuke's channel the other day. Looks like you two were having a ton of fun!

@LWRoad 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Definitely! I'd like to do more winter camping in the near future. My schedule is finally starting to lighten up in December after going literally nonstop for the last 3 and a half years. FYI, your wife and my wife are friends. When this COVID thing is done it would be fun to do a trip with you guys. Keep up the good work!

@dorianandrei6501 3 года назад

This came at the perfect time! I was considering a diesel heater but after seeing how simple and portable these are, I’ve made my choice.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

The diesel heater definitely has it's place. But, we would suggest running around with one of these first just to help you determine your needs a bit more. Even if you do get a diesel heater, our guess is that you will still carry one of these around to extend your outdoor camping into fall and winter. They are so nice to have early morning when cooking breakfast and having your morning coffee.

@josesa4299 3 года назад

Oh man you live in Alaska also. This is what I've been looking for. Thanks Bro

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Another fellow Alaskan! Fun to run into folks from 907 on here. Welcome to the Playing with Sticks family Jose!

@maykouhansen6713 3 года назад

Great video and tips! The website is great!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Thanks Maykou! We still have some work to do on the site. But, we were pretty impressed with what we could do in one night. Someday we hope to open up the site to the community. Just not sure what route to go yet.

@ortizle1 3 года назад

I'm so happy I found your video. I am not out in Alaska nor am I going camping but I wanted some sort of heating option for when the electricity goes out. For some crazy reason when the electricity goes out, it goes out for three days. It's hard to find a hotel to go with two dogs. We have camped out in our house but it got too cold. I just purchased a Mr. Heater but the fan will surely make a difference. Thank you!!!!

@pirateradiooffroad2460 3 года назад

I have been heating my 800sq ft house for 3 winters with a big buddy heater. I use 20lb tanks. The heater is always on low unless it's -20c. Uses 2 tanks per week like clockwork. Maintains about 68F. I live in northern Ontario Canada.

@SamSam-ke9zy 2 года назад

I have an autowit. Its amazing! It lasts through summers and winters unlike batteries. The super capacitor is much more tolerant of high low temps.

@davidpatton2894 3 года назад

Great ideas, thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are most welcome David. Wish we could say they were our ideas. But, we enjoyed passing the great ideas on to others.

@therandomdad790 3 года назад

Holy crap heat powered fan!!! what a great idea.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

I know right! I wish we were smart enough to come up with that.

@BIGBOONES 3 года назад

lol nice disclaimer, Mr heater is on top of thing they have commented on my cooking video. Love the fan idea wanted to try it looks like it works amazing.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

That Argo of yours looks like it makes some great RU-vid content. Always wanted to take a spin in one of those.

@BIGBOONES 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks most of my views are just on the Argo, doing my best as a mobile only channel.

@carmenmartinez2882 3 года назад

OMG I already have the fan for my wood burning stove, now I know to bring it to my trailer for the times it gets cold. Had I not watch this I would have never known. Thanks!!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Right on Carmen! That is great to hear. Always nice to have items that have multiple purposes.

@deanthomas9225 3 года назад

Thank you so much again. I noticed there were some dislikes and I wonder who in the right mind could possibly just like anything that you just presented is so stupid to dislike somebody who's spending their time to help educate others anyway thank you so much I sure do appreciate it and I've watched your the videos to their great keep up the work I can always use it thank you

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

This comment means a lot to us. We get quite a few negative comments, so we love getting the positive comments like this that balance them out. Thanks Dean.

@calebsadventures7167 3 года назад

Well done!

@flipykicker Год назад

That little jumper is pretty coooooool man . Big sized ignition coil there

@kroakjr 3 года назад

Hey Drew, my wife and I are a retired USAF family. We’ve had a travel trailer, pop up, fifth wheel, truck camper and now a T@g teardrop. We live in MD, but have family in AK. Steph and I have come “full circle” in RVing and I used to teach wilderness survival when I was younger. We are in our late forties now. I LOVE your balance of helpful tips/tricks, but more importantly, we love how you show your family component. Big hugs to you, May, East, and baby. Thx for keeping us inspired! Bless ya, brother! We are subscribers for life.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

First and most important, thank you for your service David. We truly appreciate it. We love running across folks who have gone full circle. So fun to hear from people who have had experience with all sorts of modes of travel. What part of AK does your family live in? The wilderness education sounds fun. One of my degrees is in Outdoor Recreation Management. I got the chance to learn a lot about wilderness survival and live it out a bit. But, unfortunately never got the opportunity like you to teach others. May and I have often said if this channel survives long enough our goal when the boys get a bit older is to integrate a lot more wilderness survival. We were hoping to maybe do it in a fun/game competitive way such as who can build the most improvised fire, fastest fire, etc. We thought it would really benefit the boys and then maybe give me the chance to one day teach a little bit about what I have learned. Especially around cold water survival as that was my main thesis, internship, and first career here in Alaska. Thank you so much for the kind words and hugs! Backcountry was kind enough to reach out to us for another sponsored video, which means we will be adding an extra video to our November or early December regular posting schedule. Meaning the family will be back as the main focus soon, as it is a video where we take them out snowshoeing and sharing our tips on winter camping destinations.

@kroakjr 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks , our family in AK lives outside of JB Elmendorf-Richardson. Thanks for the kinds words, and I’m kinda jealous with your degree. I grew up in the Ozarks of MO, and always wanted to work for the MO Conservation Dept. since I was a kid. At 47, Alas! The good Lord had other plans for me, and now I’m trying to get back to my childhood dreams by staying in touch with your channel. Best of luck on your channel, and we’ll keep following.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@kroakjr What a great place to grow up. We have been camping through Missouri, but never the Ozarks. One of my father's favorite places on earth is the Lake of the Ozarks. He has showed us many pictures and told us many stories about the area. It has been high on my bucket list since I was a child. Love the idea of communities on lakes. Your story sounds similar to mine. I never truly used my degree either as God quickly placed me in Rural Alaska through my cold water survival job. For the last 15 years I have been working with preschool kids in the "Bush." An outdoor adventure with them is heading out 1 hour around the tundra, stealing food from mice that they gathered from the winter and picking berries. Not quite the adventure I had imagined for myself, but I wouldn't exchange it for anything.

@kroakjr 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks , ok, I think we need to talk! Haha! (Not so Haha!)I have been to 48 out of the 50 states, and my wife is a teacher. My bachelor’s is in education, but you won’t believe what I actually do for a living! I’ll hold that secret until we chat. My wife and I lost our little “special needs” girl last year, (Abby) and we have another graduating this year at Liberty University right now. My youngest, Abby, is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. I am not only envious of your capabilities with technology (geez I want a drone), but I am living vicariously living through you and your family’s adventures. We need to connect, but I don’t know how - through youtube. I have soooo many questions, and I’m one of the few who actually WANT TO LISTEN to the younger generation (albeit I’m a young 40 something) in how we make 1. Less of an impact to ensure the survivability of nature to our kids. 2. We were 80’s kids from the “decadent decade” who loved our luxuries, as well as........... 3. We are kinda middle-aged, (although I refuse to buy it), and we still kayak, camp, hike, enjoy our youth, and try to encourage young folks like you and May to live our dreams for us. My question for you is..... How do we connect outside of FB.? Be blessed, brother. Seriously want to chat. BTW, if you’re on FB, my name is DAVID WEINBERG, and I am the pic of a guy in front of the podium with his finger out.

@kroakjr 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks , Stay away from Lake of the Ozarks. You’re best bet is Tablerock Lake down by Branson.

@conleycroom8813 2 года назад

Great video. I also live in Alaska and hope you the best.

@standingmannequin7911 2 года назад

Looks like I have a new way to make toast. Good to find and subscribe to your channel.

@tburda823 3 года назад

We just did a snow camping trip, and I picked up one of those fans for the buddy heater. I keep it on the floor of the tent under a table, and I used to use a heat reflector. The fan was enough to move 100% of the rising heat out into the tent and we didn't need the heat reflector any more. Using a fluke thermometer we found the temp under the table directly above the fan, and above the table was exactly the same. Before the fan, the temp under the table was hitting 150F and rising. I cant believe that they haven't come up with a fan attachment for these yet. GREAT suggestion.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

We have been having the same great experience with our fan as you. And just like you we can't understand why they don't have them as well. If I hadn't seen this fan work with my own eyes, I never would have believed how well it works.

@fisherkieds6282 7 месяцев назад

I use a 4v Ryobi cordless fan on my little buddy,game changer

@j.w.m.rhynejr9766 2 года назад

Thanks for the EDUCATION ON EMERGENCY PROBLEM SOLVING!!! AWESOME!! I LIVE ON TEXAS GULF COAST & EVERYONCE IN A WHILE WE GET SPANKED BY MOTHER NATURE HERE ,TOO!!

@JoshuaCarvalho1 Год назад

Great one! Thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks Год назад

Thanks Joshua!

@belindahugheslifestyle 9 месяцев назад

Super hacks, thanks! New to your channel. You're good. Well done on the safety caveats. ^5 💖

@richjoebushcraft Год назад

Good tips for the those heaters, for sure!

@ewreck944 2 года назад

That capacitor is awesome!

@ednugie9196 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing 👍

@taraaaron1242 Год назад

I live the the hacks. I plan on trying this with buddy heater

@PlayingwithSticks Год назад

That’s cool to hear. I think you’ll be happy with the results.

@jazzwyld1 2 года назад

I like the jumper. I ended up getting a NOCO jump pack, jumps a car about 10 times. I always keep it in the car.

@marilyndreamwalkermejorado1208 Год назад

Thank you thank you!! I have mine in the galley in my camper. Couldn't get enough heat, on low, I can't afford to turn it on high. But I have a round fan and I put it behind and up on low and my bedroom is finally warm!! 🙌

@PlayingwithSticks Год назад

YESSSSS!!!! Love it. That was our issue too. Low too low, high to high. And then we got the fan!

@jimsox881 4 месяца назад

ANY fan is a NECESSITY with these propane heaters. we use a little 3 inch handheld fan hanging from the ceiling and it makes a huge difference

@CosmoWeems 3 года назад

Nice tech tips. Thank You =Cosmo

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Thanks Cosmo!

@crazysquirrel9425 Год назад

Would love a way to connect that to my natural gas line in the house. When power goes out, there usually is natural gas available. Great backup plan. Especially if there were quick disconnect fittings too (keeps the code enforcers from bothering you lol)

@mikemead2315 3 года назад

Interesting! Those fans are almost MAGIC! And I am an electrical engineer. Too cool. I never could get myself to buy one due to the really high price, so it is good to find there are reasonably priced models. Thanks! A related thermoelectric item is one that uses heat like from a tea candle to create electricity to charge a phone instead of running a fan. More Magic!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Aren't they amazing! At first when we had it set back we were impressed, but not jumping in excitement. Then when we put it over the grate, wow! These things really push air. And they are so nice and quiet. Really they are silent, you just hear the air movement because it pushes so well. Love the charging products you mention. Have you seen Biolite's products? They make some really neat charging stations that are based off of small fires and cook stoves.

@mikemead2315 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Yes! It is a Biolite I saw at a show-and-tell at Bob’s 2018 gathering in AZ. I was blown away!

@keithbrookshire Год назад

Great information. It looks like the Coleman tee is hard to come by these days but Mr Heater makes a 90 degree connector to hook the Little Buddy heater to a bulk tank. the part # is F276495.

@andemess3095 3 года назад

The fan on top of the heater is a really good idea.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Isn’t it awesome! Wish we could say it was our idea, but Really glad we get to benefit from it.

@ferebeefamily 3 года назад

Thanks for the video.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@determinedtiara4484 2 года назад

Thank you!

@sonny1597 3 года назад

Was just going to build a portable diesel heater for my Ford Explorer .. but while checking things I ran across this .. and I have a Little Buddy .. I ordered the T fitting and 11 lbs tank from Amazon for $96 .. I like that tank .. good platform for the heater! Thanks

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are going to love that tank Al! We find it really is the perfect size for the drift boat, camper, hunting blind etc. As for the t-fitting. When you get it if the heater doesn't face the right direction you just need to put it on the other side of the tee. Also we just ordered the newer/current version of the tee and it seems to be shaped a little bit different than the original. It still threads on, but it is a bit tight getting your fingers in there. If you plan on threading it on and off often you may want to cut a bit of the plastic on the heater out of the way. This way you can get in there easy without bumping your knuckles.

@merrittmeyer226 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Is the new style you tested the MR.HEATER black pipe tee, part#F271733? With the large black QCC-1 connector?

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@merrittmeyer226 No it is not. Interesting. I wonder if that one is more similar to the original I had. The one I purchased this round is amzn.to/3ldgO54

@pjnealon3476 3 года назад

Excellent video. thanks

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are welcome PJ!

@bryanswaykoski9779 2 года назад

Great video. I found that mounting the fan directly on top of the heater ended up damaging the fan. I built an inexpensive metal frame which allows me to rest the fan about 6 inches higher. No trouble since.

@PlayingwithSticks 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this Bryan. Always nice to get a good work around.

@kramerdm 2 года назад

Was heater on hi or low when it damaged the fan?

@bryanswaykoski9779 2 года назад

@@kramerdm it was -34 and gusting winds so the heater was on high setting.

@brandonkluck Год назад

Yep, I just fried my fan from sitting it directly onto the heater frame. Melted the solder and released the wires. Now the fan blades no longer spin smoothly. It's got a lot of friction. Probably toast, idk. Glad I found this channel

@mikeymike9118 2 года назад

I like playing with sticks. So much so, I subscribed.

@PlayingwithSticks 2 года назад

Much appreciated!

@donbomer5630 3 года назад

Thanks Drew, I especially love the fan tip. BTW, your fan's specs apparently changed. It now says temperatures between 122°F(50°C) and 662°F(350°C).

@aspitofmud6257 Год назад

That grate idea looks like a great way to semi passively melt snow and ice for drinking water etc.

@aspitofmud6257 Год назад

Subbed. 🤠☕🔥😎

@williamkilcoyne1666 3 года назад

Awesome fan hack on the Mr. heater. Just got my fan in from Amazon and tested it. Worked like magic. To make this hacks simpler just snip the top wire on the fan protector and use that gap to slide in the fan. That way you don’t have to cut the base of the fan. The metal wire will hold the fan in place through tension. Just snip in the middle with a wire snippers and then bend back.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

I'm trying to picture this, but I am struggling. What is the "fan protector"? Like the metal wire for lifting the fan? Oh, wait are you saying snip the top wire on the ceramic heater? That I can picture. Would love to hear back from you. Simple sounds much better!

@williamkilcoyne1666 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks sorry about that.... yes snip the top metal wire on the mr buddy. Then bend the wire back slightly to make room for the vertical section of the heat fan. The wire then holds the fan above the ceramic burner of the heat buddy.

@KurtRein 2 года назад

I just ordered a fan. I was about to ask what cuts the base of the fan best, until I saw this. Still working out?

@jimsox881 4 месяца назад

The fan doesnt necessarily HAVE to be "connected" to the heater. Just slightly above or behind blowing the rising heat in ANY direction . As long as it's circulating the air .

@TinyGoHomes 9 месяцев назад

My tip of the day is. The little buddy works great for bringing heat with you when your on foot during the winter. I use mine when I’m at the cottage. I bring it with me on the snowmobile, when I’m out back working and when I go to events. I used it at the freedom convoy protest so people can warm hands up fast. My feet get bad so it was nice to sit down and warm my feet up too.

@66racer 3 года назад

Just ordered the 3 blade fan to try out. Who knew there were still SO many people with wood furnaces.

@EnthusiasticWalksInTheWoods 3 года назад

🙋‍♂️

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

This four blade really puts out some air and I assume the 3 blade will as well.

@66racer 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks did a little test run before cutting it and seems to do well. It is not a ton of air by any means but I think it will do what it needs to.

@RG-wy1ol 3 года назад

Awesome video thanks

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@josephpetrick3499 2 года назад

The flame King gas heater has a 20,000 and 10,000btu models with.....a thermostat. It turns itself on and off according to the temperature you set. Perfect!💫

@glennhernandez4366 Год назад

Keep it going

@doinsngoins 3 года назад

Great video , little buddy rules, I'm going to buy the autowit

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

I would hold off a bit on the jump starter. It has worked great for us and had a very positive review from Scotty Kilmer, but we’ve had a few people on here now tell us that they’re not big fans of it. Basically saying it doesn’t have enough cranking amps four large vehicles or really cold situations. Our goal is to try it out again once a gets about 10 below here to see how it works. Sorry for that We search pretty hard to make sure it worked, but I guess we didn’t search deep enough

@doinsngoins 3 года назад

Thanks will hold off ! Great channel!

@James-ke5sx 3 года назад

Great video. It seems like you can put a fan on the safety grill like you did with the Stanley Adventure pot. Going to try that today. It would greatly solve the problem of having to cut up the base.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

It should work great! Or should I say it should work GRATE! Oh man horrible corny joke there.

@James-ke5sx 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks HA.

@Breal604 Год назад

Did you try it? Was it too heavy?

@pamflowers8364 3 года назад

What a great hack for the Little Buddy. Otherwise I end up getting up in the middle of the night to change the green 1# bottle.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

We have been holding this little secret hack for almost a year! It was killing us. We wanted to give it away, but the propane tee's have been out of stock for that long due to everything going on. So glad to see them back in production.

@sandyhobo2053 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks i just wish it didnt aim up towards the ceiling.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You and me both Sandy! We think it would be really neat if they ever came out with a swivel version.

@josephcremeans 3 года назад

Just buy the hose for your buddy heater and run a 20lbs cylinder.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@josephcremeans Great suggestion Joseph. Like you we also use the hose to run to our 11lb manchester for our Mr. Buddy. So much better than changing out those little propane bottles. And really saves in cost!

@herdfan697278 3 года назад

Super Capacitor no way! Carry jumper battery that can be charged by my cigar lighter! Very good video!🤠🇺🇸🙏✝️

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed this one. We still are trying out the super capacitor. We want to see how well it works come subzero temps vs our lithium jump starter.

@rebelbatdave5993 2 года назад

Thanks!

@josegarza6083 Год назад

Good Video, keep it up

@sierramantrvlnus 3 года назад

Great video my good man.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Love the new profile picture? How long have you had that up?

@sierramantrvlnus 3 года назад

Thanks for noticing. It's only been a couple weeks. Just got back from another trip in the Sierras here in California. Got a bit of snow. I think I missed a couple of your videos I have to go back and check them out.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@sierramantrvlnus A trip to the Sierras sounds perfect. We just started getting our snow as well. We had two weeks of 0 degrees, but barely any snow. That makes for some tough winter days. Now that the snow is here, our spirits are definitely lifted.

@sierramantrvlnus 3 года назад

BRRRRRRRRR!

@v-gc7257 2 года назад

Smart indeed.

@Coogi622 3 года назад

I lived off grid and used my Mr. Heater Big Buddy as a stove. I took the removeable rack out of a toaster oven and flipped it upside down hooking the edge of the rack under the heater handle where I could place coffee or a small pan on the rack. Never let your pan or cup touch the handle of the heater or it will cause it to melt so be sure to leave about an inch of space between the handle and the item you're heating. Stay warm!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Great tip on the needed space. Thank you!

@david-marynoll5699 3 года назад

Just picked up a Little Buddy off their Black Friday sale.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

That is great to hear! Love a good deal. We noticed with the latest production of the coleman tee it seems to be a bit shorter. It still threads onto our Little Buddy well, but it is tight for hitting your knuckles. If you find yours is tight you may want to make a small cut in the plast of the Buddy Heater lip to make it easier to take it on and off. The lip doesn't seem to have any structural or functional value. I think it is there just to look good (basically trim). The Little Buddy's are not for everyone. But for fisherman like you these are amazing in drift boats, on rafts, and obviously on the stream banks. That angle can't be beat.

@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715 3 года назад

I’ve been using the fan for as long as mr. heater has been on the market also have been cooking on them just as long. Soup in a ziplock bag cooks great hang it out in front not too close mix it by squeezing the bag I have a small pot and griddle pan great for hot grilled ham and cheese, I do all this on the LIL Buddy from up in my tree stand deer hunting in Michigan. I like the Coleman adapter idea 👍👍

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

That’s need to hear you have been doing this a long time. You sound like you’d make a great hunting companion. Every time someone in my family pulled me out to a tree stand there was never any good food!

@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715 3 года назад

You have to stay warm you have to eat . I plan simple meals you stay warmer from the food and energy you get from it. It keeps you busy on all day sets time goes by faster I use a two man ladder stand nowadays so its a lot easier then my climber and eagles nest was.

@dankirkjuggler 2 года назад

Thanks. I got excited about using a 5lb tank with my Little Buddy heater but I can't find a tee connector anywhere. I wish I would have seen this a year ago.

@Ultrafrozen 3 года назад

Don't cut the base so much, heat has to transfer through the aluminum up from the base into the guts of the stove fan to make it work. The top fins are the cold side. The difference in temperature between the hot and cold side is what makes it work. Enjoyed the video!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Thank you for this feedback much appreciated. We definitely did a hack job on that base. You’re definitely right if you think about the bottom of the base heating up, this section needs to transfer the heat to through the middle up to the components. When you leave a thin strip like us you’re relying more on radiant heat vs conduction.

@FuckPedophileBiden 3 года назад

Thank you! : )

@jasonstclair1329 2 года назад

The bottom tab on the fan that lifts it off the hot surface to protect the electrical components will be 100% useless in your application 😉

@PlayingwithSticks 2 года назад

I’m not quite sure I understand.

@denverdanoreno 2 года назад

Epoxy a magnet on the bottom? Of course you would have to be a very heat resistant epoxy.

@WeOutHere 3 года назад

Good tips, just got my buddy heater today.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Nice 👍 Another great tip we have learned along the way....If your heater ever starts acting up, a good spray from a dust can will help get that dust off the oxygen sensor and get your heater back to as good as new.

@trevors8577 3 года назад

Should have went with the dewalt version, a 20v battery will power it's built in fan and lighted handle as well as usb charging ports.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

@@trevors8577 I will say sometimes simple is better Trevor. One less thing to have to field repair.

@trevors8577 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Yup, and if the fan or light or usb ports fail then the heater still works like a buddy heater. Personally the ecofan looks a bit easy to crush or bend in transit. I only have a king cab and camping stuff usually gets piled up in the back seat.

@hyperhapkidodarys 3 года назад

MUCHAS GRACIAS AMIGO 👍

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

De nada! Glad you enjoyed it!

@TheTyrial86 Год назад

I used to, take cans of food with the label taken off. I would pop the tab on the can, and wire the can through the tap to a heater, to heat up my food. That would be one way to heat up food on these heaters. These are some pretty good tips.

@PlayingwithSticks Год назад

That is a great idea! Thank you for sharing.

@jimbojones9665 Год назад

These are some great ideas. I know from experience that the little buddy will run for 7-8 days on a twenty pound tank. I like how this adapter allows you to attach it straight to the tank. It's much safer than how I did it.

@hipzwhitetower7413 Год назад

Is that nights only or day and night??? I'm going camping next week and would like to know so I can be prepared, thanks.

@jimbojones9665 Год назад

@@hipzwhitetower7413 that's day and night.

@hipzwhitetower7413 Год назад

@@jimbojones9665 wow, thanks you...I'll keep that in mind.

@ThorTheNinja 3 года назад

Saw that Bluetti AC50S. nice

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

This thing is a BEAST Adam! We are absolutely loving it. And now sold on the concept of a 500 watt generator. It really is the perfect size for us.

@wallychambe1587 3 года назад

Need one for my space heater in house!!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

👍

@scottsouder7544 3 года назад

I used one of those EcoFans on my propane heater too and it worked great BUT it eventually overheated the motor and it stopped spinning. Thermal induction rising through the fan base from a hot, flat surface will activate the motor and keep it going virtually forever. However, the extreme heat that rises up the front of that heater as a vapor and into the fan with it's delicate wiring from those super hot burners is more than it was meant to handle. Just FYI. I learned it the hard way.

@gharrett2092 Год назад

What if you upgrade the wires?

@stanleytolle416 Год назад

I have a Li jump starter I started to use with a dieing battery in a Colorado winter. I was living in the van so the inside place I kept the jumper was in my sleeping bag. I was able start my van down to -20⁰F. I also had one case where purring the jump pack in my pants for 20 minutes did the trick. Shop around and you can find newer Li jump starters that are designed for cold weather. More power and some even have internal heating. I would use one of these over capacitor jump starters. There is a RU-vid test out there that shows that these Li jump boxes out perform the capacitor jump boxes.

@yhoshuajoshua7267 3 года назад

Great to use in your home in case of emergency. No worries some one should always be on watch through the night for security.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Yes, like you we have a rule that no sleeping can take place when using it in our household.

@mikemead2315 3 года назад

Thanks for the Squarespace ad. 🤣. No really! I always wondered how that part of the business was done. Lots of questions, but it is now a place to start.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are most welcome! I thought I would use these sponsorships as an opportunity to be a bit more transparent with how we work with brands. This way if anyone in the community were looking to get started with a blog or RU-vid channel we can start helping them build a blueprint. It has all kind of happened organically for us, but I think others could map this out and do it more purposely.

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 3 года назад

I was looking for a little battery powered fan to do this very thing, but now I'm going t use one of these thermoelectric jobs. Thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

You are most welcome. We went down the same route of the electric fan before finding this solution. So glad we stumbled across this little hack. We are going to have to check out your channel. We have been watching a lot of fish home care channels lately.

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks Well I got you covered there. Lol I've got about 2500 videos about fish keeping.

@jimsox881 4 месяца назад

We use a little $10 3" USB powered fan from Amazon hanging from the ceiling. Works fine

@quanngo5867 3 года назад

My mr Heater has no fan ! That’s good to know. Thank you!!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Glad it is helpful.

@terrellstewart4071 3 года назад

The big buddy has a fan

@larrymiller463 3 года назад

@@terrellstewart4071 not any more. Fans have been discontinued.

@bongocharm1332 3 года назад

I've been doing the same thing!!!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@bobgade6733 Год назад

Woo! Little buddy info! Trying to find the tee/elbow adapter, but I think it's been discontinued to sell more pounders

@PlayingwithSticks Год назад

Boo! There was a time a couple of years ago before we made this video they didn’t make them as well. They seem to come in and out of production.

@kfl611 3 года назад

What cute children. I love when people show pictures of their children in their videos.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

Thanks for the sweet comment.

@danriley5848 3 года назад

Great information, my wife and I have been living off grid for our second New England winter and the buddy heater has to be given a new tank every 5 hours. I have been wanting to convert it for use with a larger tank. 👍✌

@aaronpage1822 3 года назад

It much to do to convert it, they sell an adapter hose

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

It would be worth the $25 to get the hose. We use the one that doesn't require a filter. It has been working for us for 1.5 years. But, we only use it probably 3 times a week in the summer and once every two weeks in the winter. So we really haven't put it through the test yet.

@elizabethjansen2684 3 года назад

Just the recommended hose, if you use a non recommended hose. Personally I found putting a filter on the hose will reduce the pressure too much unless you get a pressure regulator.

@loboheeler 3 года назад

I used a Buddy and Big Buddy heater for 5 years indoors with the adaptor hose to a larger tank with no problem. The standard hose will pollute the system after time without a filter, but you can get a better hose.

@raymondhines908 2 года назад

How do you identify the proper hose for no filter?

@TVideoupload 3 года назад

I use a usb powered fan with bendable shaft and rubber fan blades in a external battery pack that I also use to charge my phone, to provide circulation for heater and it works great. I think the fan was 3$ online and having those battery packs come in handy a lot for charging devices too.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 года назад

That is a great idea. We love any camping items that are dual purpose.

@TVideoupload 3 года назад

@@PlayingwithSticks if you’re curious what kind I mean USB Personal Fan (Chrome) www.amazon.com/dp/B015TNBFNI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R21022JE3Q2EV7BWEF5R. There are similar ones to this but it may give someone an idea who can’t picture it.