Anyone Use a Buddy Heater at 9-11k Altitude?

[TX_Diver]

Was considering getting a small heater to use in the truck camper in the evenings and in the mornings at the recommendation of a buddy.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JOYEBWP1P6UB&keywords=F232000&qid=1661047694&sprefix=f232000%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-1

The description advises that it may not function right above 7k feet though. Most of my camp sites are between 9k and 11k.

Anyone used one of these at altitude before with good results?

 

[*zap*]

I guess the low oxygen shutoff....you could use a single burner propane stove instead if you can deal with an open flame...ozark trails makes a decent one. It is my preferred stove for car camping.

 

[menhaden_man]

I’ve used it in 10 below at about 7-8k for several brutal days. Didn’t know there could be an issue. They’re affordable and work well for me but maybe I lucked out or wasn’t high enough.

 

[ndayton]

I used one in Colorado at 9500' elevation without issue. The temps were in the low teens, so mornings and evenings in my tent were much more bearable.

 

[Montucky]

I’ve used Mr Buddy at 9950 in Colorado. He works but can be a bit fussy. My application was in a CABELAS BigHorn tent. Heated many frosty nights. I tried lighting him up inside my truck topper & low oxygen sensor shuts the system down. Probably need to keep a window cracked but never experimented further with that scenario, hopefully this helps

 

[kentuckybowman]

our camp is at 9750 and my buddy heater works good.

 

[TX_Diver]

I’ve used Mr Buddy at 9950 in Colorado. He works but can be a bit fussy. My application was in a CABELAS BigHorn tent. Heated many frosty nights. I tried lighting him up inside my truck topper & low oxygen sensor shuts the system down. Probably need to keep a window cracked but never experimented further with that scenario, hopefully this helps

That was my concern in the topper. Have windows so not a problem but would be nice to have if it works!

 

[MountainMan83]

I have used mine at up to 10,500 feet in my wall tent and truck topper. Sometimes they can be finicky to get started, but once they are running I haven't had issues. When I use it in my tacoma I just make sure I keep adequate ventilation by cracking the the side and back windows.

 

[Jbehredt]

10,200 is my highest truck camp. Buddy heater works fine there in my topper.

 

[eldeuce]

More than 2 trips at 9000-9500
Never even a hiccup
I would say if you have a larger tent, I'd pass on the small heater and get the bigger one. I wish I would have

 

[Catahoula]

I have the Mr. Heater Big Buddy and burned it last year around 10,400 with no issues.

 

[hunting1]

Every year at 11k no issues just takes a little extra priming.