Buddy Heater Travel Question

[wookie24]

I'm starting a new mod on my porty, and was wondering if anyone has had any issues keeping there buddy heaters in the sled while pulling behind a wheeler/snowmobile. I've heard a few people say you can break the ceramic heating plates easily. I would build the compartment for it pretty snug to help with it bouncing around, but just looking for info/suggestions. Thanks

[gonehunting]

I routinely travel with my big buddy heater in the sled of my otter lodge. I have a Cabelas Big Buddy carry case that is padded plus I place 1.5" high density foam on the sides and bottom of the heater. Mine is tucked tight in the corner surrounded by milk crates which carry other things. I pull my otter lodge with a snowmobile for miles on LOW and Lake Winnipeg and have never had an issue.

I'm starting a new mod on my porty, and was wondering if anyone has had any issues keeping there buddy heaters in the sled while pulling behind a wheeler/snowmobile. I've heard a few people say you can break the ceramic heating plates easily. I would build the compartment for it pretty snug to help with it bouncing around, but just looking for info/suggestions. Thanks

[zppeterson]

I've never had an issue with my big buddy laying in the sled of my Otter Lodge (something will break the next time I go to use it now that I say that) I usually have it surrounded by other stuff i have stored in there so it doesn't bounce around too much.

[Hoey]

I have not had the ceramic break, but I have broken off knobs, busted off the a handle or two, busted up the base or foot rods, and crushed the wire guard. Since then, I have had good luck with just putting the heater in one of those zippered carry cases.

[otterman91105]

I built a box made out of particle board about 1/4" bigger all the way around and then put carpet on the inside so it don't have much room to move. Works great.

[aczr2k]

Couple of years ago I had a broken ceramic plate, not sure if it was from bouncing in the sled or just a bad plate, its quite a job to replace them that I can tell you, lots of screws.

[Borch]

Couple of years ago I had a broken ceramic plate, not sure if it was from bouncing in the sled or just a bad plate, its quite a job to replace them that I can tell you, lots of screws.

I broke one too several years ago and replaced it and agree about the job of getting the new one in. Sure was a cold evening without a working heater though.

I now use the padded case and it's been good to go so far. Also help keeping snow out of the ceramic plates as the snow really makes it tougher to get them lit..

[wookie24]

Thanks for the info guys, only reason I ask is that a friend had one break, and agrees that it wasn't fun to replace. I plan on building the box pretty tight, and then using foam of some sort to keep it nice and snug in there. Good luck fishing all, and be safe on the ice

[otterman91105]

Otherwise just buy some carpet and put inside the box you won't need much. I have found that a box with not much slop worked really well. Good luck