THE RIGHT SIZED HEATER FOR FISH-TRAP PRO ?

[ZIGZAG]

I JUST BOUGHT A FISHTRAP PRO.I WAS WONTERING IF THE REGULAR BUDDY HEATER IS BIG ENOUGH OR SHOULD GET THE BIG BUDDY HEATER? I KNOW I WILL NOT HAVE ALOT OF EXTRA ROOM.

[NCLaker]

Regular buddy works great for me in my Pro - especially if you line the ceiling with Reflectix.

[elkrivermn]

Buy the big buddy, you can allways turn it to a lower setting.

[Drewski]

When I had a pro the regular buddy heater worked great.

[CNY Tim]

Regular buddy! I am warmer now since I modified my knockoff buddy brand with the aluminum draft plate. I didn't like the heater that much until I put the plate in. Perfect for the FT Pro..

[Ed Carlson]

Check out the new Mr. Heater Buddy, better design than the old one. I picked up one and plan to use it in my Frabill Commando and my Frabill R2-Tec.

In the new version the taller ceramic yields better heat, it appears to have a better range of adjustment and a better/stronger pilot light than the old version had, and also I like the fold down handle and swing out regulator in the new one vrs the old model...look them both over once and see what I mean. FYI: GM is up to $20 cheaper on this new model Buddy than the competitors.

TIP: With the $20 I saved I bought a ATV/UTV stuff bag for $29 on special, it is padded and will hold the heater, extra tanks, side compartments for more "stuff", plus room for the bulk hose, a Vexilar, a thermos and more and keep the stuff well protected in the sled and in travel. Pretty slick add on mod that will help keep things well organized on and off the ice I thought. Plus they are made to slap on a ATV/UTV so there is added use year around.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I would go with the big buddy and then turn it down.. that way you have the extra heat if needed.

CNY- please explain about this draft plate?

[CNY Tim]

Deitz - I'll take a pic and post it from home. It's a pretty simple design, 1/8" aluminum plate

[CJH]

I use a Buddy in my Guide and its been fine. Plus in a smaller house like that, it can get kind of cramped.

[rusty rapala]

CNY - I would like to see a picture of your draft plate as I was trying to come up with something to prevent my pilot from always going out.

[TallPaull]

TIP: With the $20 I saved I bought a ATV/UTV stuff bag for $29 on special, it is padded and will hold the heater, extra tanks, side compartments for more "stuff", plus room for the bulk hose, a Vexilar, a thermos and more and keep the stuff well protected in the sled and in travel. Pretty slick add on mod that will help keep things well organized on and off the ice I thought. Plus they are made to slap on a ATV/UTV so there is added use year around.

Ed: I have read a couple of posts about this "gadget" that can hang and hold the items you listed. I have been searching at GM and online and am not able to find this item. Do you have an item number that you can reference so I can find it. It is something that I would like to add to my portable.

[CNY Tim]

Tuzzy made em for both of our buddy, knockoffs.. Here's the pics..

used 3/4" panhead self tapping screws..

Top view shroud that wraps around pilot. It heats up so much quicker now..

Protective grating fits right over nicely..

[ZIGZAG]

ARE ALL THE BUDDY HEATERS AT THE STORES THE NEW STYLES?WANT TO MAKE SURE I GET THE RIGHT ONE.CABELAS IS SELLING A RE-FURBASHED BUDDY HEATER FOR 49.00 IS THI THE NEW STYLE?

[Ed Carlson]

TIP: With the $20 I saved I bought a ATV/UTV stuff bag for $29 on special, it is padded and will hold the heater, extra tanks, side compartments for more "stuff", plus room for the bulk hose, a Vexilar, a thermos and more and keep the stuff well protected in the sled and in travel. Pretty slick add on mod that will help keep things well organized on and off the ice I thought. Plus they are made to slap on a ATV/UTV so there is added use year around.

Ed: I have read a couple of posts about this "gadget" that can hang and hold the items you listed. I have been searching at GM and online and am not able to find this item. Do you have an item number that you can reference so I can find it. It is something that I would like to add to my portable.

Actually this case is a different deal than the cross bar accessory module for a UTV/ATV that I use for the battery and lighting systems, this is a large stuff sack from MadDog ATV accessories.

I'll try to come up with some model reference numbers for you. Most every GM will have these in there UTV/ATV accessories set.

[Bullwinkled]

I use the 3800 BTU MH4b upright. It is plenty for the fishtrap pro (which I have). It is extremely portable and compact which is the whole idea with the Pro. If the idea is to take your jacket off no it won't do it. My goal is to get everything in my Otter med monster box so nothing is getting beat around while traveling with ATV. Early and late when walking weight is key for hand pulling.

[muc33]

I use what they used to call the Base Camp. Now the Lil Buddy heater. slick little unit that stands with a base that goes on the bottom a 1lb cylinder. It does just fine for me. On days that are pretty bitter, I bring my Big Buddy. With my Pro or Scout, I have found that this works pretty well.

[ozzie]

I use a little buddy for the Pro and it works great...if you add some reflectix (sp) insulation you will be better than great!!!