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staying warm without idling.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by localyokal, Dec 13, 2015.

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  1. Dec 13, 2015 #1
    localyokal

    localyokal Light Load Member

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    Mr. Heater F232000 MH9BX Buddy 4,000-9,000-BTU Indoor-Safe Portable Radiant Heater... i recently picked this guy up and use it in the bunk. this is one of the best investments i have made for the truck. it keeps the bunk area nice and warm on low setting with the curtains closed. i still have to get the hose and a 20 lb tank. i cant see using the 1 lb bottle and changing it daily. i figure a 20 lb tank should last 3 to 4 weeks. and for $18.00 to fill the tank. should pay for itself in 1 month. if you cant get home and run out i think wally world changes them out for $20.00
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2015 #2
    mitmaks

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    You sure dont want to die from carbon monoxide poisoning
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2015 #3
    Fajo

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    I love the bunk heater that came with my truck. Used it down to 0 kept everything warm just treated the fuel and went to bed.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2015 #4
    Oxbow

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    Make sure and crack a window at least as it will consume the oxygen. (And yes, I know this from experience; I sure slept well but woke up breathing REALLY heavily)
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2015 #5
    localyokal

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    it is indoor safe. so there is no carbon monoxide at all. im still here lol
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2015 #6
    localyokal

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    dosnt sound like a bad idea
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2015 #7
    mountaingote

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    How can you burn propane or any other kind of fuel without producing CO?
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2015 #8
    Sustanon

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    There is CO from this thing,dont think that when it says indoor safe and its all good,plus it is illegal to have propane or any flammables inside the cab.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2015 #9
    pattyj

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    I didn't know portable heaters have a tank.I'd still be afraid falling asleep while its on.can't these hsaterz start. fire?I have a small plug in heater I use everyday because 68 isn't warm enough. But I turn it off before I go to bed.
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2015 #10
    localyokal

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    you have to becareful not to have anything near it while its on. it can start a fire easy.
     
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