heating with battery only, any recomendations?

gullystravels

We have a cool cat heat pump that doesn't work on battery.  looking for suggestion for an alternative heater for boondocking.

we have a 2012 TAB BASIC

Grumpy_G

The Mr. Heater Buddy series is pretty popular, a friend of mine used the small one in a Meerkat trailer. They do have safe guards so they can be used inside. 

Mellow_Yellow

put on the kettle

gullystravels

thanks for all the recommendations, a neighbor is lending me his Mr. Heater Buddy so I can try it out this week camping.

Marceline

gullystravels said:

thanks for all the recommendations, a neighbor is lending me his Mr. Heater Buddy so I can try it out this week camping.

I can see using it to heat up the cabin initially but I don’t think that I would use it inside for long periods. If you do, I would make sure that the cabin is well ventilated and the CO detector is working properly. I think that would heat up the cabin with the little buddy, fill up a couple of hot water bottles, and use a “real” sleeping bag. I would not use the heater overnight. 

I’m surprised that your 2012 doesn’t have a propane furnace - I thought that was standard during that time period. 

Aubrey

I have read that moisture can be an issue with propane vent-less heat. Anyone have an issue with that? 

Aubrey

Then again the Fantanstic vent can handle that. We are still learning our T@B..

lkc001

Mr. Buddy Heaters are great--have used them off and on for years.  I have the one that can take either 1 or 2 small propane bottles.  Just make sure you either crack a window or your vent fan and as always make sure your CO detectors are working.