will my buddy heater melt my sled?

[bobbymalone]

if i stick it inside? just bought a used one man flip over and I really want to run that buddy in the sled, facing my back. should I put it on something or will it be fine just sitting on the floor of the sled.

[MikeH55343]

I run my Buddy Heater sitting on the floor of the tub my Otter Lodge. Set the back of the heater against the tub wall and the tub will not melt.

[dmpalm]

Yup, you are good. The heat rises and goes out from the heater...anything below it will be fine.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I have a Fish Trap Scout and the heater does not melt the sled, however I'm not a fan of the heater in the tub. I tried it right away and it doesn't work the way you hope. It keeps your back warm, yet does little for all that cold air coming up from the ice where you are fishing.

[Rick G]

I have a Friend that has his buddie mounted right into the sled of his otter, it works great, never had a problem with the tub or canvas getting too hot.

[bturck]

Another thought regarding staying warm and comby in a portie. Place a rubber floor matt on the ice under your feet in front of your sled. I'm sure some of you already do this. It is amazing at how much difference it makes not having your feet directly on the ice. It also provides some traction when getting up and moving. First year I tried indoor outdoor carpet....not good it froze and was worthless on the next trip. rubber floor matts work great......

[Rod Woten]

yet does little for all that cold air coming up from the ice where you are fishing.

(emphasis is mine)

I was always taught that warm air rises and cold air sinks? Has this changed?

-Munchy

[walleye44]

I have used it in my clam sleeper have had no problems with it in there.