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11-25-2011, 03:27 PM
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The Fishing Centre Sale
Saved myself about $400.00 buying my Clam 4 man tent and 10" StrikeMaster Lazer at The Fishing Centre as compared to Cabelas.
Everyone I talked to at The Fishing Centre (staff and customers) said a Buddy heater is more than sufficient to heat my new tent. They said a Big Buddy would be overkill. Anyone have an opinion on this? I haven't bought a heater yet.
Bobby B.
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11-25-2011, 04:29 PM
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I have yet to try my new Big Buddy (hoping next weekend) but you can turn it down to 4,000 BTU so that's the same as the smaller Buddy. But if your ever needed a bunch more heat - go with a friend who has a bigger tent, or need to heat some other space - you can get 18,000 OT of the big buddy. You are buying a heater so if you buy the big one you are prepared for more circumstances. That's how I looked at it.
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11-25-2011, 04:52 PM
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See any deals on guns?
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11-25-2011, 05:02 PM
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No such thing as too much heat when its raging outside, and its easier to turn the heater down than find a bigger one on the lake.
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11-25-2011, 05:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneChristie
No such thing as too much heat when its raging outside, and its easier to turn the heater down than find a bigger one on the lake.
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Didn't know you could turn them up and down. Having said that, I'd prefer more horsepower than less. As you say, you can always control the throttle. I'll go with the Big Buddy. If the wife comes along, or the daughter, or the grandaughters, they might as well be warm as toast and happy.
Bobby B.
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11-25-2011, 10:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneChristie
No such thing as too much heat when its raging outside, and its easier to turn the heater down than find a bigger one on the lake.
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X2 on what Wayne said.
I run a sunflower style heater in my 3 man Eskimo, and though I normally run it on its lowest setting, and then throttle back the 20lb tank more yet, it's sure nice to be able to crank it up when I decide to go out on one of those crazy -30 degree days!
If some is good...more is better!
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11-25-2011, 10:09 PM
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ive got the lil buddy and it heats my tent fine. -30 or so it doesnt do so well but that is not too often. hard to start in the colder temps with the thermocoupler. i suggest keeping it in the vehicle until lighting.
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11-26-2011, 01:02 AM
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The fact that TFC is packing it in is a sad day as far as I'm concerned. They've been my go to store for well over a decade.
The guys in there are always helpful, good to BS with, and just all around good people. They'd always look after my warranty issues, helped me with my insurance claim when my truck was robbed, and just generally treated me really well. I personally wish the boys all of the best in their post TFC lives, and thank them for all of the efforts they've put in for me. I'll have a really tough time selecting another vendor to show the level of loyalty that the TFC crew have earned from me.
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11-26-2011, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezle
X2 on what Wayne said.
I run a sunflower style heater in my 3 man Eskimo, and though I normally run it on its lowest setting, and then throttle back the 20lb tank more yet, it's sure nice to be able to crank it up when I decide to go out on one of those crazy -30 degree days!
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Definately love the sunflower.....lots of BTU's to get the heat up quick then drop it back.. , easy lighting, relitivelty small afforadably units and a 20lb tank will last all season...awsome units, also makes great toast.
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11-27-2011, 08:42 AM
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a 20lb tank will last all season
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Ha! I think I was on my 4th 20lb tank by the end of last season! 
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11-27-2011, 09:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezle
X2 on what Wayne said.
I run a sunflower style heater in my 3 man Eskimo, and though I normally run it on its lowest setting, and then throttle back the 20lb tank more yet, it's sure nice to be able to crank it up when I decide to go out on one of those crazy -30 degree days!
If some is good...more is better!
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As I learnt yesterday when I went with you. I had bought a heater similar to the little buddy wouldn't heat my fat fish 4 man. Froze my nuts off as jay was laughing that he was nice and warm with the sunflower. Found sunflowers on sale at canadian tire for 60 bucks. But on the upside we did have a good feast of brookies.
Andy
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11-27-2011, 10:22 AM
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As I learnt yesterday when I went with you. I had bought a heater similar to the little buddy wouldn't heat my fat fish 4 man. Froze my nuts off as jay was laughing that he was nice and warm with the sunflower. Found sunflowers on sale at canadian tire for 60 bucks. But on the upside we did have a good feast of brookies.
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Glad you got on the sunflower heater trolley, and on sale to boot...you'll love it!
That little heater you had smelled *really* bad too.
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Time, it makes you old. Experience makes you wise. It's only a fool who judges life by what he sees in other peoples' eyes.
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11-25-2011, 05:18 PM
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I have enough guns so really didn't look.
Bobby B.
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11-26-2011, 09:17 AM
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I have enough guns so really didn't look.
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Enought guns???!!! Crazy talk I tell you, crazy talk. Don't ever let your wife hear you say this.
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11-25-2011, 09:41 PM
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They got a few savages on sale any calibre this weekend .
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11-25-2011, 09:47 PM
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Bought a big buddy before they were even allowed in Canada. They're super great in ice tents (i have an eskimo 3 person) and use it on my jet boat which has a full camping canopy. I use both sides to get the temp up then turn it down to just one side after to maintain. It's also great because it has a low oxygen sensor on it too. My advice is to adapt a larger tank cause the two bottles last only a couple days. Unless you have a bulk adaptor to fill up the 1 pounders again.
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