Reddit reviews Mr. Heater F232017 MH9BXRV Buddy Grey Indoor-Safe Portable RV Radiant Heater (4,000-9,000-BTU)
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4,000- to 9,000-BTU radiant heater for spaces up to 225 square feet. Approved for indoor/outdoor use; clean-burning; nearly 100-percent efficientWhen operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT above sea level the heater may shut off.Auto shut-off if tipped over, if pilot light goes out, or if detects low oxygen levelsFold-down handle; swivel-out regulator; connects to propane tank (not included).Fuel Type:PropaneTHE USE OF UN-AUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES/ATTACHMENTS WITH THIS HEATER ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED, MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Mr. Heater F232017 MH9BXRV Buddy... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DD6C4MY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Just ran a test on this: one standard propane bottle ran full heat around 4 hours & could easily keep a large tent warm. Listed as safe for indoors & I didn’t catch any gas smell. Unit is pretty well built & costs around $75.
I also got an adapter to run full sized BBQ propane tanks. Seems a decent “worse case” supplemental heater, but would cut thru your propane supply pretty quick.
A lot of people including me use lanterns or propane heaters. There's usually enough airflow not to harm you. In my older shanty I even used to have a wood burning stove in it. It was a little dude for a wood burner but it kicked ass.
This is the heater I use most:
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232017-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B01DD6C4MY
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I carry this in my Fiat 500e in winter. A Mr. Heater Buddy (sold at most hardware stores and Amazon) to make sure I never end up with no heat even if I have no power. This little heater puts out up to 9000 btu's so it'll roast you right out of the car if you put it on high, but even with just the pilot light running it'll keep you from freezing to death and the low setting is good right down to -20c.
And now to answer all the Negative Nellies who jumped all over this last time I posted:
a) No you will NOT die - it has a CO sensor and will automatically shut itself off if the oxygen level in your car gets low. Ive slept with it on in my car. It works just fine. Just crack a window open and quite hyperventilating, ya nancy.
b) Yes it has an auto shutoff if it tips over.
c) No, its not illegal to carry propane in your car - you can legally carry gas in a gas can and that's WAY more dangerous than a propane bottle.
d) No, a propane tank won't explode if you're in an accident. Please watch the Mythbusters episode where they TRY to blow up a propane tank with a high powered bullet - it doesnt work.
e) No, it won't void your insurance if you're carrying propane anymore than carrying cigarette lighters, a butane camp stove, fireworks or charging your cellphone or computer (which sometimes catch on fire). Quit making shit up - y'all need to let go of your momma's hands and try taking a couple of steps outside the basement all by yourself. You'd be surprised how freeing it is LOL
Yeah I want to get one for home emergencies or camping.
Saw one on the amazon deals of the day: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232017-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B01DD6C4MY/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_2e2a1c6b?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=A60EGY5J6CZ4MMTV2Z97
If you do not have a big enough tent for this, they do make a Mr Buddy that has a tipover and an oxygen sensor. Some people still won't trust this in a tent, but it would be much safer than the lantern if you need heat. If not super cold, maybe think about heated blankets (they make battery powered ones), or those hot hand packets. If it is cold enough, Propane heaters can also be a problem due to the moisture they add to the air.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DD6C4MY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?slotNum=7&keywords=tent+heaters+for+camping&ie=UTF8&sr=8-6&imprToken=8fm8QwFppnQmWplHn3mD7w&linkCode=ll1&tag=gudgear0c-20&linkId=1a5e7bdcfbebed209b509c3d1c9b64c3
>Size isn't too much of a factor cause I'm not sleeping in it, but being able to fit a few people would be nice.
So which is it? A two person tent is enough for two people facing each other, but more than that can be a problem. I respect the fire hazards of a heater too much to use it in a 2 person tent. Not to mention the short height. At a minimum, I'd want a 3 person tent if I were the only person in it with the heater, a 4 person tent for 2-3 people in the tent with the heater. The problem is a large 4 person tent takes a lot of time to heat up. I'd say my Mr Heater takes about 10 minutes before I start feeling the heat, and about 45 minutes before the tent finishes heating, and that only takes it from about 35°F to 50°F where it stops getting hotter because the tent is just too large for the heater and one warm body. If you want to be able to stand almost anywhere in the tent, you'll probably have to get a 6 person tent. To heat that at all, you need a larger heater than a Mr Buddy, and heating the area quickly is going to require a heater that puts out several times as many BTU's. This is the smallest I'd even consider for a tent that large for heating that area before you're done with your smoke. Either heater is already over half your ideal budget, and you still need to buy fuel, or a tank plus fuel for the second heater.
Maybe you should get multiple options. Maybe a popup "bathroom" tent for when you're solo, and a patio heater if you have a group.
Another problem is the type of smoking you're doing. I would not smoke cigarettes in a tent with a floor. Super dangerous. Vaping might be okay. Some would say using a heater or vaping in a tent with synthetic fabric is super dangerous, and I can't disagree. At least if I'm by myself, I can manage the risk. Adding others into the mix serious cranks up the danger.
Are these the buddy heaters you’re talking about?
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B01DD6C4MY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=mr%2Bbuddy%2Bheater&qid=1569008572&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1