Don't know if you'll see this but here is something I, with my limited camping background, learned: One night I was camping b/c there was "no room at the inn" and I HAD to go to the event (son's Parent Night at college). I booked a rugged campsite outside town and pitched my tent. Fast forward - middle of night - FREEZING. To stay warm, I created a tent within a tent. I took a blanket or sheet and stuck the end of it behind a pillow I stood up on end (so that it was a few inches higher than my head); I tucked the other end under my sleeping bag at my feet and tucked the sides in {while I was inside it}. So I literally had a tent over me -- not a blanket clinging to me or over my head and drawn tight. There were a few inches of space between my skull and the sheet/tent. OMG I was so warm. Solved the problem. Idea for you? Tent within your van? Betcha stay warmer that way...... :) Cheers. Hope you see this message.
Maybe try making yourself a hot chocolate or boil water for coffee first thing in the morning so that your stove can do the quick heat-up the Mr. Buddy used to do, then use the Wave 3 to maintain the temp. Glad it’s working well for you!
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm and good energy is always contagious ... keep up being weird and stay warm during this Noel season. Because we all need a contagious Chrome & Disco in our lives. 😎🐶 Merry Christmas! 🎄❄️
Wow! Sorry to hear the Olympian Wave 3 was so expensive up there! You did make the right choice though. Like some of the comments below, if you have already got rid of your Mr. Buddy Heater, they make a small one you can hook into a 1 lb. propane tank, use it to quickly heat up the van in about 5 minutes or so while your Olympian Wave gets up to full power. Even a battery operated small fan will make a difference with the Olympian Wave 3. Have a very Merry Christmas!!!
I've been dreaming of joining the "van life" for years. My Penny (dalmatian) is no longer with me and I've been pushed into overdrive to make it happen after I get my debt under control. I recently found your channel and I have to say, it's my absolute favorite. You guys are awesome, keep doing what you do, because you do it damn well.
Good feedback on the heater. It makes sense to use the Mr. Buddy to blast some quick heat and then the Wave to maintain it. By the way, I'm the guy that introduced myself at the store in South Surrey on Friday. Cheers!
Great video about your first vanlife winter/heating season in vancity! You have a wonderful way of sharing your experience with enthusiasm and honesty. I think Disco is an expert on Doggie Vanlife in Vancity, follow his lead and get some well deserved R&R! Merry Christmas Chrome
One awesome inch says pretty much the same thing. He's thinking of keeping the Buddy heater for that quick heat up in the van and his wave 3 for the rest of the time. Take care. Love your videos.
you should get x2 cheap hot water bottles and a nice fleece blanket that will keep you and disco soo warm and cosy.When our bolier packs in in y house that's what i do put my hot water bottle and blanket on my bed and I'm soo toasty xxx
Hollies daddy, he's probably not big enough yet to get a paid promotion gig and if he was, he'd of probably told us that by now. If they were doing an affiliate promotion, then they will attach a link and let you know that if you follow the link and buy the product, they'll get a small percentage of the sale (because thay are an affiliate). So the fact that they both decided to do a review, at about the same time, is more likely because it's been cold, and it's a relevant topic, not because they found a way to monetize their favorite brand of heaters. Though more power to them if they do find a way to share their opinion on a product and get paid for it.
My advise: Buy a Mr. Buddy Heater to heat your van quickly with 1 lb. tanks for about 5 minutes, & while that is occurring, turn on the Wave 3 heater & then when it is heated up quickly, turn off the Mr. Buddy & you will have "heaven" in your van (the best of both heaters)!
Not if your using the Mr. Buddy for approx. 5 min. to heat up your van, then switch to the Wave 3, then he wouldn't have to wait 1/2 hour for his van to heat up. If he used the Mr. Buddy constantly, it would run into big money. All he has to do is get the "littlest" Big Buddy heater on the market to utilize space, and he is all set...
Hello Chrome, I have slept in the 32-degree weather here in the US. I still do not have heat right now, I will have it once the winter comes around again and I can't wait for that to happen again.
As usual, love the video. However... no such thing as low budget insulation for anybody living outside of your area and climate. Glad the heater is working for you!!! My question for you is this. What are you doing for Christmas? Do you get to spend time with your lovely daughter? Christmas to me anyway, is about spending quality time with loved ones! I hope the holiday season is good to you no matter where you are and what you're doing. :) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Thanks for the review. Looks like Disco likes the new heater. What about those blackout curtains over the doorway and to separate the cab from the back to cut down the drafts? Can't wait to see the Christmas Eve video. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. xx
Make sure you get a cover for it when not in use... The inner workings have to be dust and dog hair free, or its life span will be shortened... The heating is done by chemical reaction which is altered by contaminants...
Well Disco obviously appreciates that fireside feeling! Maybe you have to have a Mr buddy as well and stow it in the front seat when not in use? Oh yes, and I enjoyed how you stuttered the music and the outside shots at the beginning (don't know the technical term for that)
Thanks for the first review Chrome. I wasnt aware of the lead time for heating up. Can you smell the propane after it is up and running? I cant remember but do you have a divider curtain between your cab and the living space? This may help reduce time to heat up since you have 3 large windows at the front leaking heat. Insulating curtains work very well clipped closed in the middle and maybe velcro closed at sides. Have a wonderful Christmas (Vanmas!) 🎄🎅🏻🎉
Merry Christmas Chrome. I hear from the veteran vanlife folks that Wave 3 is the best in van heat. I think someone suggested cranking on your stove for a bit in the morning.
Ca.in vancouver lower mainland need a wave heater no buddy i returned mine after a day.wave will use less fuel too but cant find in b.c. nt buy catalytic heaters in canada.where if so
Maybe there is some timer that can set your wave3 on 30min before your Ring startst to wake you? 👀 thanks for sharing Your experience. Im here in Estonia (cold place in europe) planning to move into van and exploring europe. Disco is fat but cute 🤩
Where I live it's -35 and the power just came back on after 7 hours. We use wood to heat our home and have a power back up. A person sure finds out who your friends are when the power goes out. We had 27 people for supper and to keep warm. Mr. Buddy wouldn't cut it today. #@$%&+!@# it's cold.
Thanks for the review. I added it to T-Rex. Plan is to have it to supplement the forced air heater to lower propane cost and battery power. The main thing about the Olympian is the low heat setting of 16600 btus. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Chrome and Disco! Chrome, how was the humidity compared to the Mr. Buddy? Also do you know yet if the Wave uses less propane than Mr Buddy? Thanks for sharing!
Now fast forward 6 years he's completely gray owns the van has will pass 18,000 invested into it everything from custom interior woodwork to suspension work new motor new transmission plus high-end business
Good information on the wave 3. I have the mr buddy heater like the one you had that thing could melt hell if it froze over like you said a couple minutes in the van or now I use it to heat the Expedite truck up while doing my PreTrip inspection. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector and LP detector in your van ?
I have a Mr. buddy heater That I really don’t like because of the condensation that you get from it. Does the wave three heaters have the same condensation problem? Thank you
I bought mine in 2019 from the US. I live on Vancouver Island. I fired it up by instruction but no blue flame and it shut off. Over and over it shut off. Do you have any idea why there is no blue flame? It's to expensive to send back . Any advice is appreciated. 😢
Hey dude chrome,love the video's on the van life saga.tell me how do you deal with vehical problems when they arise..meaning do you crash with family and friends when the house is in need of repairs.?would love to here your thoughts...much love dude..
The biggest negative with Waves specifically is their narrow operating ranges without overlap between the models. This is outside the issues with non-vented heaters in general.
So what exactly did you use for insulation on the van floors, walls and ceiling? I know you used that after market flooring on the floor. Did you only use Reflectix? Nothing else Chrome?
Ahhhhh, is the tank supposed to be kept outside and not near a source of heat or flame? Lol...thats why i stay with buddy...im afraid of those tanks cause ive seen what an exploding one will do. :( stay safe babe.
Do you have to crack windows in order to use the new heater? I would be nervous to fall asleep with a heater on in the van, but I am not well versed in propane use. Thanks for the video!
I ve used a Mr Buddy heaters in my 29 ft motorhome for over 10 yrs. And not once have EVER had a problem with it. So why should I go out and $300.00 to $400.00 for heater that take 30 mln to warm up. No thanks I ll keep my Mr Buddy
OMG you brought back a memory. I was living in a house on the first floor and refused to use the forced air heating system. I told him my last bill was $300! I keep the temp on 69 degrees and I'm freezing my ass off! The walls have frost on them! That's insane! 😳 So what purchased 2 oil heaters (electric) worked perfectly. The following me month we had temps below zero. The pipes in the basement froze. He told me it was my fault. I told him I shouldn't be heating the basement. He then insulated the basement. I still used my heaters. I loved the setup and proximity to work, but left when lease ran out. SMH. Slumlord
Don't know if you'll see this but here is something I, with my limited camping background, learned: One night I was camping b/c there was "no room at the inn" and I HAD to go to the event (son's Parent Night at college). I booked a rugged campsite outside town and pitched my tent. Fast forward - middle of night - FREEZING. To stay warm, I created a tent within a tent. I took a blanket or sheet and stuck the end of it behind a pillow I stood up on end (so that it was a few inches higher than my head); I tucked the other end under my sleeping bag at my feet and tucked the sides in {while I was inside it}. So I literally had a tent over me -- not a blanket clinging to me or over my head and drawn tight. There were a few inches of space between my skull and the sheet/tent. OMG I was so warm. Solved the problem. Idea for you? Tent within your van? Betcha stay warmer that way...... :) Cheers. Hope you see this message.
Mr. Buddy heaters take you from freezing to Surface of the sun in like 10 minutes lol
Maybe try making yourself a hot chocolate or boil water for coffee first thing in the morning so that your stove can do the quick heat-up the Mr. Buddy used to do, then use the Wave 3 to maintain the temp. Glad it’s working well for you!
Nice Canadian Post
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm and good energy is always contagious ... keep up being weird and stay warm during this Noel season. Because we all need a contagious Chrome & Disco in our lives. 😎🐶
Merry Christmas! 🎄❄️
Wow! Sorry to hear the Olympian Wave 3 was so expensive up there! You did make the right choice though. Like some of the comments below, if you have already got rid of your Mr. Buddy Heater, they make a small one you can hook into a 1 lb. propane tank, use it to quickly heat up the van in about 5 minutes or so while your Olympian Wave gets up to full power. Even a battery operated small fan will make a difference with the Olympian Wave 3. Have a very Merry Christmas!!!
I've been dreaming of joining the "van life" for years. My Penny (dalmatian) is no longer with me and I've been pushed into overdrive to make it happen after I get my debt under control. I recently found your channel and I have to say, it's my absolute favorite. You guys are awesome, keep doing what you do, because you do it damn well.
Let's keep living like we never lived before. Love ya Chrome & Disco!
Good feedback on the heater. It makes sense to use the Mr. Buddy to blast some quick heat and then the Wave to maintain it. By the way, I'm the guy that introduced myself at the store in South Surrey on Friday. Cheers!
Your reasoning about insulation not holding in heat overnight is spot on! I was thinking the same thing and then you said it! Logical thinking.
Great video about your first vanlife winter/heating season in vancity! You have a wonderful way of sharing your experience with enthusiasm and honesty. I think Disco is an expert on Doggie Vanlife in Vancity, follow his lead and get some well deserved R&R! Merry Christmas Chrome
One awesome inch says pretty much the same thing. He's thinking of keeping the Buddy heater for that quick heat up in the van and his wave 3 for the rest of the time. Take care. Love your videos.
Yup, usually a trade off of whichever heater we use. I'm glad the Wave 3 is working for you.
Thank you Chrome and merry Christmas
Try putting your Propane tank into a milk crate (plastic)! You and Disco stay warm!
I enjoy watching your videos, keep the coming..
Good to hear you are pleased with the Wave 3? It is certainly on my build list!
you should get x2 cheap hot water bottles and a nice fleece blanket that will keep you and disco soo warm and cosy.When our bolier packs in in y house that's what i do put my hot water bottle and blanket on my bed and I'm soo toasty xxx
Bob Wells of cheaprvliving likes this heater as well. Hope it works out for you man.
Hollies daddy, he's probably not big enough yet to get a paid promotion gig and if he was, he'd of probably told us that by now. If they were doing an affiliate promotion, then they will attach a link and let you know that if you follow the link and buy the product, they'll get a small percentage of the sale (because thay are an affiliate). So the fact that they both decided to do a review, at about the same time, is more likely because it's been cold, and it's a relevant topic, not because they found a way to monetize their favorite brand of heaters. Though more power to them if they do find a way to share their opinion on a product and get paid for it.
My advise: Buy a Mr. Buddy Heater to heat your van quickly with 1 lb. tanks for about 5 minutes, & while that is occurring, turn on the Wave 3 heater & then when it is heated up quickly, turn off the Mr. Buddy & you will have "heaven" in your van (the best of both heaters)!
Very good idea. Only bad is that it takes alot of room because of vans space is very limited. And it costs alot
Not if your using the Mr. Buddy for approx. 5 min. to heat up your van, then switch to the Wave 3, then he wouldn't have to wait 1/2 hour for his van to heat up. If he used the Mr. Buddy constantly, it would run into big money. All he has to do is get the "littlest" Big Buddy heater on the market to utilize space, and he is all set...
If he finds place to store it at then thats good :P
He replaced the 9k btu Buddy Heater with the 3k btu Wave. The 6k or 8k Wave would've been a better fit I think.
I love the haircut, Chrome! It’s sharp!
Hello Chrome, I have slept in the 32-degree weather here in the US. I still do not have heat right now, I will have it once the winter comes around again and I can't wait for that to happen again.
As usual, love the video. However... no such thing as low budget insulation for anybody living outside of your area and climate. Glad the heater is working for you!!! My question for you is this. What are you doing for Christmas? Do you get to spend time with your lovely daughter? Christmas to me anyway, is about spending quality time with loved ones! I hope the holiday season is good to you no matter where you are and what you're doing. :) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Merry Christmas from Estonia, Europe!!
Thanks for the review. Looks like Disco likes the new heater. What about those blackout curtains over the doorway and to separate the cab from the back to cut down the drafts? Can't wait to see the Christmas Eve video. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. xx
Wow! Great! Disco approves the heater.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018! With your enthusiasm, I bet 2018 is going to be a killer year for you!
I just bought a Jackery from your merchandise. Thx chrome 👍🍺
How cute seeing Disco warming his butt
Make sure you get a cover for it when not in use... The inner workings have to be dust and dog hair free, or its life span will be shortened... The heating is done by chemical reaction which is altered by contaminants...
Well Disco obviously appreciates that fireside feeling! Maybe you have to have a Mr buddy as well and stow it in the front seat when not in use? Oh yes, and I enjoyed how you stuttered the music and the outside shots at the beginning (don't know the technical term for that)
We may have cheaper gas prices here in the US but have you heard our president? Yea, you WIN buddy!! Go Canada! Love from Illinois!
Tina Ingram Our Prime Minister isn't much better. It's that he is attractive and charming. I ain't drinking the kool aide
Thanks for the first review Chrome. I wasnt aware of the lead time for heating up. Can you smell the propane after it is up and running? I cant remember but do you have a divider curtain between your cab and the living space? This may help reduce time to heat up since you have 3 large windows at the front leaking heat. Insulating curtains work very well clipped closed in the middle and maybe velcro closed at sides. Have a wonderful Christmas (Vanmas!) 🎄🎅🏻🎉
Merry Christmas Chrome. I hear from the veteran vanlife folks that Wave 3 is the best in van heat. I think someone suggested cranking on your stove for a bit in the morning.
Wishing you and Disco a warm ,healthy & happy holidays!❤🌲⛄
Merry Christmas! Stay warm...
Cruz sent me back to the future to watch this.
Canada is so beautiful
I hear ya bout not being hot right away but if It can be left on for extended time..that's more important to me.
Merry Christmas!! Be Happy!
Merry Christmas ! And tgank you fir all your videos, you to Disco !
🇨🇦 VIKING VAN MAN ! Yes I love my Wave 3 !!!!!!
Good video chrome 👍🍺
Very informative as always Chrome! Hope Disco is loving it. I'm planning a trip to Vancouver, would definitely be into grabbing a beer!
Ca.in vancouver lower mainland need a wave heater
no buddy i returned mine after a day.wave will use less fuel too but cant find in b.c.
nt buy catalytic heaters in canada.where if so
Mr. Disco doing his yoga by the wave3.
you should try the UK stuff eBay UK good stuff good bargains xxx
You're so awesome and even weirder....only disco is cooooooler!
Beautiful British Columbia!!!
Hey Merry Christmas from Lindsay Ontario.
2 years later...catching up old videos....hi Jim! Lol. In Lindsay, as well. Merry Christmas!
Might have to invest in this in the future
hi i am living i my va now and love it.
I didn't know disco was are yoga expert he has a great downward dog
Great review you guys seem to be nice and toasty warm 😀
Maybe there is some timer that can set your wave3 on 30min before your Ring startst to wake you? 👀
thanks for sharing Your experience. Im here in Estonia (cold place in europe) planning to move into van and exploring europe. Disco is fat but cute 🤩
😊💖 thanks for sharing, Lo :)
Where I live it's -35 and the power just came back on after 7 hours. We use wood to heat our home and have a power back up. A person sure finds out who your friends are when the power goes out. We had 27 people for supper and to keep warm. Mr. Buddy wouldn't cut it today. #@$%&+!@# it's cold.
kelly larson 27 people for supper is next-level cannibalism
Very informative video. Thank you.
Thanks for the review. I added it to T-Rex. Plan is to have it to supplement the forced air heater to lower propane cost and battery power. The main thing about the Olympian is the low heat setting of 16600 btus. Merry Christmas
VanoRama RV there is no Olympian heater on their site with an output of 16600 btu. The largest is 8,000 btu. What model # is yours?
💕 Hi Chrome
Merry Christmas Chrome and Disco! Chrome, how was the humidity compared to the Mr. Buddy? Also do you know yet if the Wave uses less propane than Mr Buddy? Thanks for sharing!
Now fast forward 6 years he's completely gray owns the van has will pass 18,000 invested into it everything from custom interior woodwork to suspension work new motor new transmission plus high-end business
Good information on the wave 3. I have the mr buddy heater like the one you had that thing could melt hell if it froze over like you said a couple minutes in the van or now I use it to heat the Expedite truck up while doing my PreTrip inspection. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector and LP detector in your van ?
Great video
Merry Christmas Chrome! Bless you dude. Thanks for the info. How is it that Disco looks cuter every video. You are a good dog (and daughter) daddy 😎
Disco's butt in the air, a perfect "The End".
Thanks Broski!
Can a regular propane hose be used on a wave 3 heater? My heater didn't come with a hose..
Bummer!
I have a Mr. buddy heater That I really don’t like because of the condensation that you get from it. Does the wave three heaters have the same condensation problem? Thank you
I bought mine in 2019 from the US. I live on Vancouver Island. I fired it up by instruction but no blue flame and it shut off. Over and over it shut off. Do you have any idea why there is no blue flame? It's to expensive to send back . Any advice is appreciated. 😢
Why not use your Van's heater to warm up the van then use the wave 3 to maintain the heat ?
Hey dude chrome,love the video's on the van life saga.tell me how do you deal with vehical problems when they arise..meaning do you crash with family and friends when the house is in need of repairs.?would love to here your thoughts...much love dude..
We’re do you buy it it’s summer now but it’s best to be prepared
why not opt for the 6 if it was available?
The biggest negative with Waves specifically is their narrow operating ranges without overlap between the models. This is outside the issues with non-vented heaters in general.
So what exactly did you use for insulation on the van floors, walls and ceiling? I know you used that after market flooring on the floor. Did you only use Reflectix? Nothing else Chrome?
You dont mention the smell? No Smell with the Wave 3
So warm up with van heat then wave 3. How good is it with propane usage.
Do you think I wan the 3 or the 6? I have a mini school bus so basically just a pop top on your van
I have a question. Who does your hair because the goatee Style is pretty awesome bro?
Do you think the wave 6 would be better on those cold mornings
Do you plan to hang the wave on your door like you did the buddy or is it even possible?
max to ya bud
As always👍👍✌
VANCITY VANLIFE,,, Propane or Butane?? Or does it matter?? Nice vids m8.
Davy spilani butane is only used at low elevations. Most all of North America uses propane.
Very helpful
Does the wave three get hot to the touch?
Ahhhhh, is the tank supposed to be kept outside and not near a source of heat or flame? Lol...thats why i stay with buddy...im afraid of those tanks cause ive seen what an exploding one will do. :( stay safe babe.
Do you have to crack windows in order to use the new heater? I would be nervous to fall asleep with a heater on in the van, but I am not well versed in propane use. Thanks for the video!
Carol Keener yes, venting is required to allow oxygen used by the heater to be replenished
I ve used a Mr Buddy heaters in my 29 ft motorhome for over 10 yrs. And not once have EVER had a problem with it. So why should I go out and $300.00 to $400.00 for heater that take 30 mln to warm up. No thanks I ll keep my Mr Buddy
OMG you brought back a memory. I was living in a house on the first floor and refused to use the forced air heating system. I told him my last bill was $300! I keep the temp on 69 degrees and I'm freezing my ass off! The walls have frost on them! That's insane! 😳 So what purchased 2 oil heaters (electric) worked perfectly. The following me month we had temps below zero. The pipes in the basement froze. He told me it was my fault. I told him I shouldn't be heating the basement. He then insulated the basement. I still used my heaters. I loved the setup and proximity to work, but left when lease ran out. SMH. Slumlord
THERMOSTAT....IS THE SOLUTION :-) Sincerely Rickard from Sweden.
Niçe
you're missing a Xmas tree, Chrome
LOL, I knew you would say that.
A thought Chrome..install a car starter for the van for those cold days to aid the heater! Btw what's your Other Mr Buddy Heater story?
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why not have both spoil yourself chrome that's what its all about
Buy a new Mr Buddy for the mornings
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Stripper pole + stripper😆