Discover the NEW Mr. Heater Big Buddy PRO! 🔥

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5 ай бұрын

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Discover the latest innovation from Mr. Heater with the Big Buddy Pro Series portable propane heater in this comprehensive review. Unveiling the differences between the traditional Big Buddy Heater and the upgraded Pro version, this video provides an honest comparison, showcasing new features like the built-in fan and electric igniter. Whether you're a seasoned camper or in need of reliable heating solutions, learn why the Big Buddy Pro might be worth the investment.
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@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

*What do you think of the Big Buddy Pro? Are you going to pick one up?* Links to the Best Prices: 🔗 Mr. Heater Big Buddy Pro: at.fish/BigBuddyPro 🔗 Mr. Heater Big Buddy: at.fish/BigBuddy 🔗 The only hose you need - doesn't need a fuel filter, doesn't leach oil: at.fish/Heater10ftHoseF273704 👉 Sign-up for the FGTN Newsletter at at.fish/Newsletter - get no-fluff updates on gear releases, reviews, comparisons, and deals every few weeks.

@MaritimeUnprepared 3 ай бұрын

I used mine for 2 months straight on 20lb tanks with a filter and thought I would be okay based on the instructions. But I clogged my filter and heater with the oils. I'm going to invest in the buddy hose and change filters more often. The agent that's added to propane is oily and builds up in tanks especially when they are overfilled. Great video 👍

@mattjphoto. 5 ай бұрын

I have the "old" Big Buddy with the battery powered fan in it. I bought it last year for $120 at Sam's. Only difference it looks like between the Pro and what I got is the electronic start. I'm happy with my purchase because it was cheaper and I don't have to worry about the electronic start.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

Yeah if you can grab one of the OG Big Buddy heaters that had the fan at the regular Big Buddy price its a great deal. I will say though the electronic ignition is awesome, just tape an extra AAA battery inside one of the propane doors so you have it, but they usually last a good year plus based on the other heaters I have with it

@tieturkington7885 5 ай бұрын

I have the same ‘old’ heater but with the fan. Hardly even even use the fan. Lol but I run that heater in the garage. I run a small heat hog not on my outings on the ice.

@Tanner.IrwinCFG 5 ай бұрын

I run two of the original BB pro with fan. They have the same battery door~ no screws. The fan is awesome. Helps a lot. Wouldn’t want to rely on electric start in Manitoba winters, I’ll keep my manual start! Great video comparing them!

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the confirmation on no screw on the door, appreciate it! The fan is awesome!

@JoeHollandFishing 5 ай бұрын

Great review and comparison! You are awesome at this stuff, thanks for cover all the bases.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe!! Appreciate it!

@207ice2woods 5 ай бұрын

Cool vid! I have the old big buddy with the fan but that electric ignition is sweet I’ll upgrade to that when mine needs to be replaced for sure!

@Winniechen311 2 ай бұрын

They are awesome.

@1Williams 5 ай бұрын

I just got one and my fan is far from quiet as shown in this video! I think I'd rather have the old starter vs the one that requires a battery. Another thing I've noticed is that the first burner always has a flame going up to nearly the grate, even on low, while the second one doesn't. I compared this to my regular buddy and I don't see the same issue with its single burner.

@jensentr83 5 ай бұрын

I’m also in the same boat where I have the OG one with the fan. Having to rely on electric start does not appeal to me. Great comparison and awesome video as usual!

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

Right on!!

@rickythornton7330 5 ай бұрын

Going with the big buddy pro

@iceheads 5 ай бұрын

Cool they added the electric ignition

@56243G 5 ай бұрын

Nice to have a thermostat. Now that they have 6 or 7 models it's pretty dumb not to have one with a thermostat.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

If it can be implemented well I agree, only portable one with a thermostat I have found so far is the Flame King and those have issues in how they open and close the gas valve using the thermostat

@johnwalsh3193 5 ай бұрын

Can you convert the old Big Buddies and add the electronic ignition?

@crbrepairmotorcycles6608 5 ай бұрын

I have a little buddy works fine but suggest using a filter if you're using a hose use a fireplace fan

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

Yes filters on hoses are critical unless you use the 1 hose that doesn't need them, this one: at.fish/Heater10ftHoseF273704

@Dean-O-Holics 4 ай бұрын

Just bought the hose. Don’t know how I missed that issue. I have 3 Mr buddy heaters to clean now. I just kept buying new ones 😂

@barryarsenault9796 3 ай бұрын

Hi….but only a couple D batteries. Using 5 lbs propane tank or larger. How long does that fan last on the pro??

@GeorgeGeorge-yb2sz Ай бұрын

I would have thought the new heater was less money with that POS battery igniter. I have never had a problem with my piezoelectric starter, and it is always ready. Piezo is a very reliable ignition source and doesn't have a corrosive bomb inside if you forget to take it out when winter is over. As far as the fan, my old Buddy Heaters have fans and I my farts move more air than the fan. I tried it a long time ago and replaced it with a thermal fan for a wood stove. I take my heaters with me to the Nevada desert for a back up in my camper and I keep them in the original box when they are not being used. I use one of them to heat my shop all winter, 24/7, 9 gallons in 7 days. I measure my propane in gallons, just like the man who sells it to me! If you asked for pounds of propane you might get slapped! A Texas Fruitcake metal box is the perfect size to keep your extra hoses and filters as well as your thermal fan, but any of the cheap snap-lock boxes from Costco would work fine. Keep them clean and test them before you use them in the fall and you will never be left out in the cold, pun intended!

@Bowhunter3144 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video as usual!! Would you be able to tell us what rod holder that is behind you?? Thanks !!

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes, it is several of these in a row: at.fish/PlusinnoRodRack They come in multiple different package styles, I bought 3 of the 2 pack ones and put them all in a row, then put some strip lights underneath them. Love them for both open water and ice rods. I'll do a video come Spring on them 👍

@Bosshamms 5 ай бұрын

Looking at doing your livescope build. Saw the garmin 106. Do you have any idea why it’s been discontinued? Can’t find anything online

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

The 106 that was on the basically half off price was bundled with the GT54-UHD transducer so a discontinued and promo only product. Garmin came out with the Ultra 2 series that is now in stores, so all the Ultra 106's including those with the newer GT56-UHD transducer are considered previous model and will no longer be sold as current inventory. From my experience though, I bet around the holidays we will see them pop back up again for ~$1000 and sometimes on other random promo periods

@davidbernick2158 5 ай бұрын

I have been looking to upgrade my Buddy heater. I have the smaller one at the moment. I am wondering with the abnormally warm winter if I should wait until spring and see if the price drops. I currently use a stove fan on mine, but like the idea of the all in one. Since I am a flash/headlight junkie, I always have extra batteries with me so that is a non issue. Does the internal fan push hard enough to move the heat significantly ? After writing this I clicked on you links and Amazon has them for $131.48. I think I am going to buy one.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

If you are looking at the Pro they might go on a deal once they have been out for a while, but that may take a while. If you are looking for the standard Big Buddy, now is a good time to buy as you can get them for $109.99 (perhaps even cheaper if you find a better random sale). Only time the standard Big Buddy is cheaper is usually Black Friday time frame when they go down to $89.99 & $99.99 depending on the day The internal fan is decent - I wouldn't say anything amazing, but I might try and see if there is a way to upgrade it to a higher CFM fan

@T2CParacord 5 ай бұрын

@AlexTimm, what is the best hose to use with this heater for a larger propane tank? I don't see the link.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

I'll add it in the description, it is this hose: at.fish/Heater10ftHoseF273704 No need for a fuel filter with it and it won't gum up your heater, it is a special composition of the rubber and the only one made like it.

@jaybaker9684 5 ай бұрын

@AlexTimm I would still recommend the filter the propane you get from your 20lb is not near as clean and filtered as the extra clean propane from the small 1lb tanks.

@aaronfuchs6751 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a longevity test on the Pro series on how long the fan lasts using batteries ? Is it so short of use that it's concerning?

@JasonW. 5 ай бұрын

I have a big buddy with the fan. It uses batteries over about 3 days. I bought an ac wall adapter to run it with fan for longer times in the shop.

@MaritimeUnprepared 3 ай бұрын

I can't believe they didn't sell the Big buddy with the ac adapter 😂

@AlexTimm 3 ай бұрын

That's a good point. it wouldn't cost much to include

@Winniechen311 2 ай бұрын

The Big Buddy Pro turns on with the same sound as a gas stove.

@billiewright7532 4 ай бұрын

I prefer the old style and use a stove fan instead of the heaters fan

@brianl4350 3 ай бұрын

Have you considered a comparison of the Heat Hog ?

@AlexTimm 3 ай бұрын

Yes, planning on doing on this fall 👍

@NWcpl 2 ай бұрын

Question: if you use the big buddy pro with a 20lb tank do you have to plug in two of them (one to each side) to make both sides of the big buddy heater to work. if you only use one side will only one side heat up?

@AlexTimm 2 ай бұрын

Yes 1 tank is all that is needed for it to work on high on both sides

@NWcpl 2 ай бұрын

@@AlexTimm Thats great. I appreciate the response. i have my pro in route with the buddy stock hose so no filter required, correct me if I'm wrong but isn't there a separate connection for the 20lb connect on the back side of the swivel connection? if so would i need a regulator on that? sorry for all the questions new at this. Thank you Alex.

@jasonblais1667 11 күн бұрын

@@NWcpldid you ever figure it out?

@AlexTimm 11 күн бұрын

Sorry for not seeing this until now. There is a quick connect fitting if you want to use it for the 20lb tank, and if you do, yes then you need a regulator for it. I prefer using the screw on hose myself as those quick connect fittings over a short period of time can get harder to put on and snap into place and then go regulator needed

@AlexTimm 11 күн бұрын

Just responded above 👍

@jasseagraves 5 ай бұрын

Did you have issues with the Heathogs?

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

No issues with the Heat Hog heaters. I will be filming the comparison video coming up here soon between those two and the Flame King. I prefer the Big Buddy Pro over the Heat Hog 18k BTU

@davidroberts8166 4 ай бұрын

I changed my little buddy heater for a heat hog and it's the worst mistake I made this fishing season lol. Its almost useless on low mode it sputters and sounds loud like the fuel isn't burning well. I'm thinking of selling it and just going back to a little buddy heater

@Rancanfish 4 ай бұрын

I used my (NEW) Big Buddy for a few hours yesterday, today with new bottles it won't start. A bit angry right now. Upgrade, nah.

@zackpotter765 5 ай бұрын

Deal breaker having to have the battery to light it

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

I can understand that for sure

@NunYa953 5 ай бұрын

They should rename these to The Widowmaker.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

😲

@3RiversFishingAdventures 5 ай бұрын

Barely moves paper...."pretty awesome". Cmon man... LOL :)

@truthseeker5890 5 ай бұрын

I looked at that also. Very little capacity. The masses would never notice that. Just as well save the money and use the regular heater; it puts out good heat.

@3RiversFishingAdventures 5 ай бұрын

@@truthseeker5890 I love my Big Buddy and the new electronic ignition is sweet, but that fan is just not good at all.

@crbrepairmotorcycles6608 5 ай бұрын

Get a dewalt heater if you use a dewalt auger drill

@Tanner.IrwinCFG 5 ай бұрын

You do notice a lot! I have 2, running them for a few years.

@AlexTimm 5 ай бұрын

It's not the strongest fan, but watching it back the paper test does not do it justice, it actually moves the heat pretty well. Lol

@iceheads 5 ай бұрын

Still not much of a fan like the old ones. They should have put the fan like the dewalt heater. Now that's a fan.

@criticalhadlock886 5 ай бұрын

The fan is weak and barely worth having. I have the original big buddy that had a fan and one of the units that came without the fan. To be honest I prefer the cheaper price, less weight (especially considering the batteries), and no worries about the electric start. I like the non-pro version. I would buy that given the option between the two.