Looking for advice

[Overland_Ranger]

Hello all

I am new to the forum and fairly new to the expedition/overland world. I drive a 07 ford ranger ext cab 4wd that I've been building/living out of for the past 6 months. It's about to be winter, and I'm trying to find an efficient way to heat my camper top. I've looked into the Mr buddy heater, but if there's a better way please let me know!

Thanks in advance

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[freshlikesushi]

Budget?

 

[tanglefoot]

I would look into using the smallest Mr. Buddy (and leave a window cracked).

If you want something with less worry about the inside atmosphere and have a larger budget, try a Zodi tent heater.

Some seem to have good luck with the candle and flowerpot setups. I tried a small one in the truck camper and couldn't notice any heat from it, but maybe a larger one might be noticeable in a truck cap.

 

[Overland_Ranger]

Budget?

I have a small budget, but I'm willing to spend more to stay warm

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[Overland_Ranger]

I would look into using the smallest Mr. Buddy (and leave a window cracked).

If you want something with less worry about the inside atmosphere and have a larger budget, try a Zodi tent heater.

Some seem to have good luck with the candle and flowerpot setups. I tried a small one in the truck camper and couldn't notice any heat from it, but maybe a larger one might be noticeable in a truck cap.

A good friend of mine had good things to say about the Mr buddy heater, but i will look into that other option you just mentioned!

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[PirateMcGee]

Do you have access to power?

 

[freshlikesushi]

I have a small budget, but I'm willing to spend more to stay warm

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too hard to give a dollar amount so we can help you?

there is from 50-500.00 options...

 

[Overland_Ranger]

too hard to give a dollar amount so we can help you?

there is from 50-500.00 options...

My bad, I'm trying to stay under $200

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[Overland_Ranger]

Do you have access to power?

Unfortunately I dont, I have to be self sufficient wherever I go

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[GR8ADV]

My bad, I'm trying to stay under $200

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I would expect that you could easily find someone to keep you warm for the night for $200.

 

[Overland_Ranger]

I would expect that you could easily find someone to keep you warm for the night for $200.

Lol haha yeah you're probably right!! But just in case I may need a heater of sorts for now.

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[Jgranger]

Sorry to change the subject but how do you keep dust and water from getting in the back? I drive a 2000 ranger myself and have not yet been able to keep dust and water completely out of the back.


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[freshlikesushi]

buddy heater with bulk propane is the best way in that price range

 

[Overland_Ranger]

Sorry to change the subject but how do you keep dust and water from getting in the back? I drive a 2000 ranger myself and have not yet been able to keep dust and water completely out of the back.


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It's an ongoing battle honestly. I just re sealed my topper and it's still just barely leaking

As for dust I keep my windows closed all the time but it still comes in. I clean it the best I can

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[Overland_Ranger]

buddy heater with bulk propane is the best way in that price range

Yeah that's what I decided on. I'll get the buddy heater and an extra co2 sensor just in case

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