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zx10r2004
11-03-2006, 10:29 PM
whats the best way and the best heater to heat this shanty. thanks. come on ice. it wont be long now.:)



SleePac
11-03-2006, 11:42 PM
I don't think you can beat that bigger sized Mr. Heater model. I've got the one that takes one propane tank and my Clam 4600 is toasty. I'd say that model with the two tanks would heat just about any sized shanty!

Yeah, I'm with you.....get super cold and stay super cold for a long time!
Lost Lake Ed
11-04-2006, 04:02 AM
I have the smaller of the buddy heaters and I have to keep it on low in my Otter Cabin. The only time I have it on high is when its below zero with a wind.
Lwapo
11-04-2006, 04:40 AM
I have the larger version of the mr heater buddy. I would go with that if I were you.

There are a million ways to cool down a shanty if it gets a little warm... its keeping a cold one warm that is the problem.

If anything, go for the bigger one, it's not THAT much bigger in size/weight but can kick out a bit more heat.

FYI - The small ones are awesome and many (most?) people use those!
tibs36
11-04-2006, 02:31 PM
I have a clam 2000 and im am able to heat it with just my coleman lantern and lots of times need to crack the door becuase its to warm and if u keep it around the hole it stops ice from forming
lovetofsh
11-04-2006, 08:42 PM
Larger heater will keep ya warm.
FishDaddy09
11-04-2006, 11:09 PM
Big or small just go with a buddy heater! If you have any trouble with the pilot going out you can make a small wind guard for it out of some scrap sheet metal.
FISHIN 2
11-04-2006, 11:58 PM
I use the single burner mr heater that screws onto a 20 lb cylinder. Set the cylinder in a milk crate to give it stability and fire it up . 10 minutes later in my clam 6800 you will be down to your t-shirt and that's when it's toooooo cold to be out !!! The single heater head has 5000,low 8000 med 12000 btu
on high. We go to mich every year and I ice fish here all year and the 20 lb cylinder lasts about all season. Good Fishin, Pray for ICE!!!!
Mike
1lesswoodchk
11-09-2006, 08:47 AM
Big or small just go with a buddy heater! If you have any trouble with the pilot going out you can make a small wind guard for it out of some scrap sheet metal.

I have had several of the single buddy heaters, have to keep it on low 98% of the time. I tried the dual tank and the darn thing blew up and almost caught my ice house on fire.