mr heater cooker

[wisky8]

I want to modify the heater so its more user friendly.

- proped the front up a little more to avoid water/slush areas, hopefully fit nicely into a 5 gallon bucket and add small handle or knob to grab onto to avoid any burns when moving it around.

just seems like the original bracket it came with, the heater tends to fall off. Then the heater face towards ya, it has a downward angle which melts the ice just a little.

I like the heater wouldn't replace it with anything eles, this year i'm going to make a slight modification. Any one modify theirs yet, just looking for ideas before I start??

[dairyman]

I would think you would start melting the 5 gallon pail

[motley man]

took a metal bucket and mounted it inside and cut out other side of bucket. Bucket reflects heat and a good wooden handle on bucket makes moving it easy. Bucket still gets hot but cools off quickly when shut off.

[wisky8]

great idea motley man,thank you! I'm going to use that advise than modifiy it one step further and add legs and cross bars to the metal bucket. might even try to get more surface area on the heat surface for a larger pan and attempt a better controled cook setting.

[mamohr686]

The first thing I do when I buy a Mr Heater/cooker is take a pliers and crimp down both the tabs on the bracket and the bend the metal guard on front tight so it won't slide at all. Next cut off the oversized directions (white oval plastic tag on the termocoupler) that will light on fire if you don't remove them. Then take a zip tie and strap down your 5ft propane hose to the side of the heater bracket. This will prevent the heater from melting your propane hose and turning it into a whipping flamethrower that will burn down your portable. Finally, put down a piece of plywood the long way (12"X24" or so under the heater and frame)so you don't get the concave water filled hole, that will eventally cause you to fall down and bend up your poles or worse. Next, treat the heater headache (from sitting for extended periods of time without ventilation) with alcoholic beverages.

Personally, I like the heater close to the ice to help keep your feet warm. Some guys will clamp 12V computer fans in their houses, to circulate the air a little better.

[PierBridge]

Nice!

[S.D. Ice Angular]

took a metal bucket and mounted it inside and cut out other side of bucket. Bucket reflects heat and a good wooden handle on bucket makes moving it easy. Bucket still gets hot but cools off quickly when shut off.

So you have pics??

[S.D. Ice Angular]

great idea motley man,thank you! I'm going to use that advise than modifiy it one step further and add legs and cross bars to the metal bucket. might even try to get more surface area on the heat surface for a larger pan and attempt a better controled cook setting.

Please post pics when finished

[WallyGader]

Originally Posted By: wisky8

great idea motley man,thank you! I'm going to use that advise than modifiy it one step further and add legs and cross bars to the metal bucket. might even try to get more surface area on the heat surface for a larger pan and attempt a better controled cook setting.

Please post pics when finished

I second that, would love too see some pics.

[Ed Carlson]

Mr. Heater also offers a 90 deg converter adapter so you can remove the head unit and use it tank-top-mounted. Handy for some situations.

Word of caution though....if you plan to cook this way with a sunflower head flipped off to the side on a 20 lb, 10 lb, or 5 lb tank...BE SURE to secure the tank so it will not tip. If it does you may be scalded or burned.