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Thanks so much for sharing these pressure gauge readings! They answer a lot of questions. Hmmm… no hissing might mean that the heater is in a shut-off mode. What could cause that?

At midnight I will enter a new phase of my camping adventure: Retirement from work! I think that means more camping…! See you out there!

My 11# tank is also around 90%, plus or minus. We had some cold (for us) weather over the time I was working on this. It was a few weeks ago. Daytimes have ranged from 38 to 50-deg. What days did I test? Not sure how helpful this is! I do think that the direct connect from CI outlet to buddy...

Alas, my locally distributed propane and US-distributed hardware has the same results as Steve. Correct - I’ll be testing the Big Buddy with a Kelty Backroads off the kitchen hatch. We’ll see if my cold-intolerant co-camper can warm up to shoulder-season camping… because as of Monday I’m...

I myself continue to find propane distribution pretty mysterious. I do like things I can screw together that work! Just one more tidbit: My on-tank regulator is nearly new on my 11-years-old CI. The original failed, slowly hissing out gas to the atmosphere, and I replaced it with a new one from CI.

I might prioritize the hot tub option! Here is my final (?) version, per Steve’s post above: This is for connecting the CI gas outlet to a Big Buddy’s quick disconnect inlet. Doesn’t work with the Portable Buddy. In the photo we are looking at Mr. Heater’s F271803 12’ Big Buddy Hose with...

I think that’s all good, as there is a second stage of gas regulator under the sink, the big green thing in the photo below. On my CI (2012) the split to the gas outlet is before the second regulator, which is just for the stove. It may be different in different years or on furnace-equipped...

Great report Steve! Glad you’re on track. Hmmm…. I’d like to simplify too! How did you get the pol/qcc1 fitting off the regulator? If I recall it was on super tight, and I wanted to preserve it for use with a 20-lb tank at home. I was afraid it would take chewing up the brass with vise-grips to...

My experience was different. I don’t know why! I was unable to run a Big Buddy from CI outlet to BB 1-lb inlet with the standard CI-optional hose. I’m glad Sweeney and RM Browder have it working that way! Och. I do have it working at last! Similar to (same as?) Steve’s approach. CI outlet ->...

Unused adapters!

Sweet! I really like the innovative backsplash and leg supports. A beautiful piece of wood… it helps to start with good materials. Nice design and execution!

That’s a photo of the Backroads Van and Terri posted! I only have one setup under my belt, but so far: It’s a little awkward for one person to set up the first time because it’s kind of big when it’s on the ground. Lots of walking around it… Moving it is easy once untied & stakes pulled. There...

I'm doing an about-face. After purchasing the middle "Portable Buddy" I've returned it for the Big Buddy. More on getting it hooked up with a Mr. Heater hose connection to the CI in a future post when I test it out! Why the BB? When I was speaking with my co-camper (that's her in the profile...

That's the 120w version? No battery charge controller, but we use the CI's internal optional controller? Fitting in the storage bins is a big deal for me! I don't like to be working around the stuff that comes out only sometimes... I've really liked the look of the Renogy folding 100w, but it...

I’ve been researching and thinking over the last few days, purchased the Kelty Backroads to use as a kitchen semi-tent, and a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy to warm it up. $50 Black Friday at BiMart, a regional store in OR-WA. This is in preparation for a long awaited April trip to Utah parks, in...

One more tidbit: AGM anticipated service life: 3-5 yrs Lithium: 10 years I myself have run a premium 60ah AGM as a second batt dedicated to cpap use, a so-called “pony” battery. 3 years on the dot and it was cooked. Defect? Rough use (lots of washboard roads this summer)? Deep discharge...

Silver is the best color, well done! As Sweeney posted everyone’s use is a little different! In the west there are a lot of National Forest campgrounds without electricity to the site. We favor these! A couple things to add to your calculations: A lithium battery will safely deliver 80-90% of...