BATTLE OF THE HEATERS | WAVE 3 VS BUDDY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ม.ค. 2018
- Ive had experience with both the Olympian Wave 3 and the Mr Heater Portable buddy. Both have Good and Bad aspects to them.
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Makes sense that the Mr Buddy heats much faster... 9,000 BTU's on HI compared to 3,000 BTU's on the Wave 3. Great review/discussion... thanks!
Chrome, you're all hearts, so generous! You could have kept the Mr. Buddy for a quick blast of heat in the cold mornings, but you chose to give it away to help someone else in need. Bless your heart!
I have had the Big Buddy for I don't know how many years. Probably run 25 - 30 20lbs tanks through it. It still works great.
The buddy heater is the only heater that will make it out in my ice shanty. You can also heat food up on it to by putting a pan handle under the buddy handle. That puts the bottom of the pan right over the top of the burner.
I would love to see a picture of that
Yeah, I ran into the same overheat issue with the Mr. Buddy. What I would do is keep the front windows open a little and then turn on my roof vent fan. That seemed to regulate the heat pretty well. It also seemed to keep the moisture from gathering. I'm sure it made it safer also since you have so much fresh air coming in. That said, it seemed like a lot of wasted heat.
It would be nice if it had a lower setting. Even nicer if the thing would just turn itself on and off via a thermostat.
Hey Chrome! Pretty awesome review video and pretty awesome OF you to give the Mr.Buddy to a viewer who might need one! You're a first class act man !
as a person who has lived in Trailers and Rv's for decades I've had almost every type of thing to use.... out of the two heaters the "Olympian Wave" brand are much better than "Buddy" but neither are great.. the best is "Propex". it needs battery to run the fan but it is 10 times better than "Buddy" or Olympian Wave". it uses less propane, it keeps the temperature you like constantly and does not have any of the propane fumes in your 'home' it sucks air from outside to burn propane and blows the fumes out too..
I just Googled that and I don't see a portable version, only ones that are permanently installed - under the vehicle.
Thanks for your generosity. You could easily sell the heater but the fact you are giving it away is amazing. I hope you get way more subscribers than you seek!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the heaters.. Awesome vids..
I bought a Little Buddy Heater and stashed it away for when I take off. More of an emergency heat back up in my RV. Oh and to also use for heat in my motorcycle tent camper, it's a Kwik Kamp that I'll be pulling with my 73 VW Bug :) Thank you for sharing, Lo :)
20+ years on my Portable Buddy. Bought when they first came out
Pre oxygen sensor model very reliable
I’ve had mine close to 20 years as well! It’s the black one. Mine has the oxygen sensor in it. I use it every winter for ice fishing. The old ones are built better for sure but I’ve always thought they could be built better. I ran mine off a 20lb tank for a long time while hearing the tent for hunting. I’ve only had to clean the lines once. I have never used a filter. I must have got lucky lol. Love my Mr Heater. Think of all those old ones that probably got thrown away because people didn’t know how or were too lazy to clean the lines 😔 😢
Congratulations on the channel success.
Enjoying your videos! Great content, great production, and a fun dog to boot! Keep up the good work.
Great information! And your shirt rocks.
Great information, Thanks For Sharing!
Woohoo! Great video. Congrats on 5000! This is only the beginning. Be Happy!!
I’m glad you took the blame for your Mr. Heater propane heater. I have several Big Buddy stoves, and I’ve put them through pure hell. The “build quality” of the Big Buddy is awesome, and I’ve been using the same one for eight years.
That was really useful. I already have already owned a Mr Heater for about 5 years. The trouble is I am a trucker with a condo all to myself - a high roof situation. I have an 07 Freightliner Century ex fleet truck and it was ordered with virtually zero insulation. The end result ( demonstrated last night) is that the combination of high roof and piss poor insulation makes it damn difficult to heat or cool. The Mr Heater on HIGH isn't enough. AND YET!! It isn't always freezing cold. Sometimes you just want to warm it up a bit and what you said about the Mr Heater is absolutely true. That bad boy will fry you! So my solution is going to be an additional Wave heater but not a 3. I think I need a 6 or even 8. I can always turn it down. For really cold situations I can get a T and run them both.
The heat buddy is way cheaper and so for me it makes more sense to get the buddy. I have the large version of it and it was about $90.00 has three heat settings.
Thanks for the review, I love how you don't bash on either one and how you are fair and honest about your experience with both. Have a great day both you and disco. P.S. I'd like to get in on the heater give away, I've always got my notification on because your videos are very entertaining and informative, they're helping me by putting my mind at ease by showing me that the van life is a possibility for me. Have a good one.
Good video for the binge!
the wave heater I orderd and my current Mr buddy heater will both work great together one to heat my van quick and the other to keep it toasty and comfy
I’ll be doing the same
I’m in Kamloops BC and I’m in a medium size 1980s RV
Great video chrome.
Thank you for your review. I'm so addicted to your channel, found you through Camo Dave.
Great idea! Congratulations on your 5k 🇨🇦
I luv ur videos... very geniune and entertaining. Keep up the good work
what a great thing to give away your Mr buddy they always say it better to give than receive. your the tops. 😘
Best review ever. Thanks!
I'm in! Thanks Chrome for everything that you and Disco do!!! :) Looove your shirts dude!
That's so awesome and kind of you thank you so much for cleaning up your mouth. Perhaps that one video you were just having you severely bad day. We all do take care and safe travels
Awesome Vid and comparison of the two heaters...
I still have my original Buddy Heater when they first came out still works flawlessly and absolutely love it if it ever dies I will buy another one
Yes, you did say in pass video it did get bang up by being on the door. Thanks for Sharing!
4:30 am....5000 subs.
Congratulations!
great video cool information on heaters xxx
Love the video I had my original Mr heater for 8yrs still going strong only a slight gas leak in line but I've used the sh#$ out of it !!
Love your video. First time viewer. thanks for the portable heater comparison. VERY helpful.
Great review! Nice T-shirt :)
Excellent job comparing 2 great heaters.
Hell - I hope you hit 10k by tomorrow. Good Stuff.
Patrick P By tomorrow? :D
He's at 100k now :)
Great review. I myself am getting things together to get my own van together. Currently waiting for SSI decision due to health issues. Cant wait to hit the road , be free, live for me and not be normal....lol. As ive said in past comments, your channel rocks. Your content is direct and most of all....NO RAMBLING on and on. You sir are an inspiration to the future van dwelling movement. Safe travels to you and Gizmo. God Speed and good health to you both.
I hope you get good news on your SSI. Living in a van/RV or whatever, as long as it has wheels, is awesome. Time to enjoy your life and get to change your view whenever you want. How amazing is that??? Good luck and keep on being Weird!
Great comparison.....glad that Mr Heater made good on getting you another heater.
I got 15 years on my Mr. Heater buddy and it still works great.
Thanks brother. Awesome review. I think I'd like to have both heaters. I work outside it would be nice to come in and blast mr. Buddy to thaw out my boots and outerwear. But I see your point with the lower heat setting the Wave 3
I have used a Big Buddy heater in my living room for the past 5 or 6 years. I use it with a 20lb tank and use the medium setting, 9000 BTU's. My house is 120 years old & air gets in through the windows & doors, so there is some air flow. Makes it so my oil burner doesn't run so much in evening when watching TV.
I have three of each of those heaters. I concur with everything you say about them. Astute observations.
Congrats on 5K my brother.
Thanks fir sharing Chrome
Love the shirt!!!!!!❤✊
Good points on both. Price is the big point to consider.
excellent review!!
thanks for the comparison. Looking forward to 10K :)
I use my mr heater in my 28' airstream constantly in the winter and it gets cold in north wisconsin. I average one 20 lb tank every three- four days when its -17 below zero. Ive had mine for 6 years with no problems however i have had to clean out the jets inside the unit on a few occasions.
I use the Buddy in my hunting blinds. Awesome all the way to -20 f.
Love my buddy
What I like about your channel is you got to 5000 by yourself you have not linked yourself to all of the other TH-camrs like most of them do your self made and we like you.
Nice video. Congratulations on 5000 subscribers.
Good comparison!
Ive been using the Buddy heater for 8 yrs now, I just got a Wave 3, I like that I can control the heat better with the Wave 3. The buddy heats up fast but the Wave 3 keeps me warm without having to jump up every 10 mins to turn it off then back on 20 mins later. My first Buddy lasted 5 yrs, the 2nd one is going on 3 yrs. My teeny tiny van was too small for the Buddy, they do have problems, I use the hose that doesnt need a filter. Both great products.
Gotta have a big heart man, great unboxing video , I make woodstoves so I'm always interested in these videos , someday I'll post my modular wood stove builds
congratulations on 5000subscribers. another great video and so great of you to give away the mr buddy heater.
Can't get enough of VCVL!
Nice! I think having one of each is the best. Quick heat: Buddy. Longterm and less moisture: Wave 3.
Thx. Saludos from Texas
147k subscribers 2/14/21. CONGRATULATIONS 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
Thanks for the compare. Gonna let my son know in case he and his wife decide to start traveling (Minnesota) while it's cold.
Thanks for review
Great job 👍 I believe in spending the money I need up front the first if I can.
I took a shot for every time you mentioned you killed it. Now I’m in AA meetings.
Thanks for the info, i love the buddy and wondered about the other. If only the two could be smooshed together for one perfect heater. I keep a square of tinfoil on the floor in front of the heater and two windows open for ventilation helps the temp.
Congrats on the subscribers! Well deserved and well earned! Do you have any thoughts on fuel consumption between the 2 units? Does one burn faster than the other? Thanks for the awesome videos. Can’t wait for the Disco announcement. Please tell me it’s coming soon ~ soooo excited!
Great informative review! I think I will have the Olympian wave three!! I'm gonna go ahead and start out with that right off the bat based on your review, thank you!!!
Absolutely - when I go to buy it, I'll be using your links!!! I still have 114 days to go..... prepping!!! :D
Good video chrome 👍🍺
Thank bro i got warm watching those heater blow all that how air
Nice informative review.
That’s so nice of you, someone’s going to love that heater.
Great review and awesome shirt Chrome! :-) Plus now that you have both. Keep the Mr. Buddy just to warm up the van until the Wave 3 Heater is good to go.
You rock budd!,👊🏻
I'm still collecting heat supplements and as a new owner of the mr buddy I turn off my propane tank let that run out then turn off the mr buddy. That way it burns off any heavy sediment so it font clog. It heats up fast. Now I have purchased my cubic mini stove the grizzly from Canada for my rv off grid buyout. I will save up for an Olympian as well. I need more solar as well. I'm in the cold northern state so its neat to test it. Nice video
Love that dog
This is my second buddy heater for 7 or 8 years
Great review and great marketing strategy for your merch, you should shoutout those who purchase.
I will be purchasing a shirt or two 👍🏾
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Very informative
Great review, Chrome, been watching your videos for a few years now. You forgot to mention one more BIG difference between the two - Mr Buddy can run on one or 2 one lb. propane bottles. The Olympian requires a 20 lb. propane tank and the directions say NOT to put a 20lb propane tank in your van because it's not safe. Having said that I had a Big Buddy when my central air was inop and 0 degrees outside one winter. I put it in my small living room and got a headache from the fumes. Returned it back to Walmart and got another one thinking it was a factory defect but the same thing happened with the other one. So I stopped using it until I could afford to get my central heating unit replaced.
Shirt looks awesome! We LOVE ours! This was an honest review. In your RIP video where you killed the Buddy heater, you did say that you think it was because you had it mounted on your door and it was getting jacked when you closed the door. Epic video as always
High 5 dude ✋😃✋🐶💺💨💤 LET'S GO
Amazon has a video of one of the Mr. Buddies going up in flames! That makes it a no deal for me!
Like anything there are lemons, in otherwise quality products. Did you report it?
We have a Mr Heater and I got it at a estate auction for $20. We have a decent size garage about 20x30. Idk the exact dimensions but its around there. I use that heater on low under the Trucks, cars, or even out in the open but on high. Its been a hell of a good heater and i use it on one of the little Camp propane bottles. I give it a 10 out of 10 for the price, even though i didn't get it at retail price. But either way id pay the full price again if something ever happened to it. Its been running strong for 2 years to.
4, 972 as of now. So awesome!
Cheers from kelowna b.c
Would love to meet you one day
Anyways have great days:)
Great review of both heaters Chrome! When it is cold, I have always looked for a company that lets me use shore power and use an electric space heater to run during the night. When it is -40C I rent a room. I plan on getting another heater so I don't need to plug in for heat. Also I have started looking at kerosene heaters and wonder if anyone learned anything about these. I always look forward to watching your videos Chrome! Thanks for all that you do to brighten everyones day!!!
Wood stove used for ice fishing you can regulate your heat with dampers. Not very stealthy though. Once I had two fire trucks and several firemen ready to put the fire out, someone reported my van was on fire.
Thanks for the info. I was wondering how much propane the Olympian might use when temp is near freezing, and what I was hearing is about a # of propane a day, slightly more, or about a dollar a day here in the US.
This is a good review. That sounds legit. That Mr. Buddy is going to break. They just break.
Keep on keeping weird Chrome. Nice vid!
I have to tell you with all due respect my man, I have had a buddy heater for close to 9 years now. I originally bought it for use in a coachman E series camper van with a high top I owned and used during the hunting season here in Ohio. As you point out it is very efficient at creating fast and plentiful heat and served quite well in that old high top van. I did this for about 3 years. Time has moved on now and I have now started New van project which I now intend on using the the Olympian in. Not because of any problems with buddy unit, I now use it in my 18' x 26' garage with an 8' ceiling and maintain a temperature of about 70 on a daily routine. It runs about 80hrs. on a 20lb tank in it's low setting and been doing that now for 6yrs. I do value your opinion and truly hope the Olympian will preform as well as my buddy.(I am choosing the Olympian this time based on opinions of others and size)
Thanks for doing the comparison! Also, if you haven't been doing so, since you use your van for work, you should claim your gas costs as part of your taxes since you're self employed. I'm a big fan of yours in Northern Alberta. Keep up the AMAZING WORK!
Great review!!! Keep me in mind for that Heater give away ^_^
I saw a wave3 mounted on a tv swivel arm inside a van was awesome because he could swing it back out of the way when not using, and out into the open when using. FYI
I had to return that one and get their smaller version and that is an uncomfortable thing when it's really hot and you turn it off and then you're cold again.