If memory serves me, I think the Buddy has a sensor that
turns off the heater when monoxide levels are sensed.
That would make it a no brainer over the Power Cat.

Paul

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on 12/30/01 4:41 AM, Automatic digest processor at
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM wrote:

> Date:    Sat, 29 Dec 2001 23:35:33 -0400
> From:    Michael Sheridan <msheridan@IGC.ORG>
> Subject: Power Cat versus Buddy Heater
>
> Dear Friends
>
> I've read the archives, done a lot of additional reading and am now trying
> to decide between getting the Coleman's Power Cat heater or Mr. Heater's
> Buddy Heater.
>
> The Power Cat is 3000btu with fan, the Buddy heater is up to 9000btu with
> no fan.
>
> I am interested in anyone's experience with these two heaters.  Do you
> think the fan does more than the xtra BTUs?
>
> The additional benefit of the Buddy Heater is that it can be connected to
> the Vanagon propane tank.  Does anyone have experience with actually doing
> this?
>
> I live in the Northeast, USA, and expect typical camping temps to be in the
> teens.
>
> Thanks for your input and Happy New Year,
> Michael