Best small heater for Clam Jr.

[chucker]

Just purchased a used clam jr. works great(fits in my rig) for 1 person any thing mor than that and it is really tight. I've got a big buddy who doesn't get in to it...he wears it.

My coleman lantern works good above zero, but there are nights I'd like a little more heat.

With the very limited floor space, does anyone have any suggestions for a very small good heater?

[cmpeterson1]

I own the magnam & med. otters,I use 5lb tanks.I put together a small brass pipe system& run lantern & small sunflower or buddy heater at the same time.works great! Go to hardware store,look in brass fitting.You'll need 1-3/8 T connection,1-3/8 90 degree elbow,2-3/8 theaded pipe 3"long,2-3/8 theaded pipe 2"long,3-3/8 couplers.You also need 1 propane tank connection,and 2 one-just-like-silly-me.fittings(male fitting like whats on 1lb. tank.)light& portable.

[minneman]

I have a 5x7 ,i use a hose for my sunflower cooker type, keep the tank outside, and have plenty of room, I even made a mount that attaches to the heater,same (connection) as the one that comes with it,but way smaller, put one of those orange handled clothespin clamps on it and I hooked it to the center pole on one side, a foot off the floor, havent burned the wall yet!.. knock on wood

[hawgTime]

I have a coleman focus 5 and a friend has a mr. buddy. We both have shelters the same size as yours and both heaters fit and work well. The only problem with the focus 5 is they don't sell them anymore. I'm considering buying a mr. budddy myself. They're nice because they have a pilot light, they're rated for indoor use, and the back of the heater doesn't get hot so you can place it next to the tarp without burning it. Gander Mt. had them on sale for $80 the last time I was there.

mJay

[Guest]

I'd go with the buddy. I use the disposable 1lb tanks. Perfect for a small portable and it's safe for indoor heat. I use it in my flip and fish and my 4x6 portable.

Good luck.

Ukes

[Guest]

I GOT A MR BUDDY FROM THE OL LADY FOR CHRISTMAS THIS LAST YEAR AND I LIKE IT. I ALSO HAD A FOCUS FIVE THAT I USED FOR YEARS THAT FINALLY TOOK A dump. THE BUDDY KEPT MY SHAK NICE AND TOASTIE I HAVE ALSO USED IT IN THE GARAGE QUITE A FEW TIMES FOR CLEANING FISH OR WORKING ON THE TRUCK, IT REALLY THROWS A LOT OF HEAT. THE AUTO SHUTOFF IS NICE TO HAVE AFTER A FEW BREWS, JUST IN CASE.

[Guest]

Depends on the weather outside. If it is fairly decent out I will use my Mr. Heater Jr w/1lb tanks.. Heats the place up fairly well. Strong winds and low temps I use my Paulin-sunflower with a 5lb tank. Sounds like Minneman has a good set-up. Good luck fishing all.

[Steve Foss]

I've got a Fish Trap II two-man and use a Coleman Black Cat, which throws out 4,000 BTUs, I believe. That's not enough for true cold weather, say colder than 10 above, but in combination with the Coleman lantern I've never gotten cold using both, down to 20 below. And I believe your Clam Jr. has a floor in it? Yes? If it does, it'll be warmer in there than the trap, which has the ice for a floor. Black Cat's a lot cheaper than the bigger ones. Of course, if you may upgrade your shelter someday, the Cat wouldn't be big enough. Stuff to consider.

[This message has been edited by stfcatfish (edited 03-12-2002).]

[AJ]

I have the little 1 man Otter (Small Den) and have been using a Paulin small portable heater. It is a size down from the heater/cooker size and attaches directly to the propane tank. Maybe 4000 BTUs? $30 retail. Heats the place great and makes the 1lb propane tank last for quite a while (6 hrs or more). Very quiet, does not leak gas. The basic heater/cooker models are too hot for such a small portable and they often have "blow-by" or incomplete burning of the propane when you try and dial down the heat. People who I know have to keep turning the heater on and off as the portable heats up. I have been very pleased with the purchase.

[chucker]

Great Advice!!!

Thanks everybody for the input!!