paulnptld Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I took the Dolphin camping a week or so ago and realized that the installed propane heater needs to nearly run full time to keep the temperature reasonable. Does anyone here have experience with Mr Buddy or Olympian Wave heaters? I was thinking about the Big Buddy or the Wave 6. The Wave 6 is 6,000 BTU, but looks pretty large. The Big Buddy looks absolutely massive. Anyway, it's pretty clear that unless I supplement my current heater, using my Dolphin for ski trips this winter may be out of the question! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Refletix cutouts for all the widows, an isulated curtian hanging from the bed to close off heat loss through the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Down. Lots of down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanman Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'm down with down but am considering adding attic type insulating foil to the inside ceiling of the RV. Anyone tried this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Its all about how much work your willing to do. There several posts about redoing the whole RV. Everthing will help some, so will a larger heater that will fit in the same spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanman Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yeah I seem to remember reading here a while back that the new replacement propane heaters use less electricity and propane for more heat and are quieter to boot. Am considering that, but haven't seen anyone's direct comparison here yet.I do remember they said it's not a direct replacement as the outside fitting is moved from the previous models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbit Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 We often camp in January, and it can get pretty cold. We usually don't keep any heat on at night, but use a little buddy when we are up and about. It works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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