The Olympian heater is designed for indoor use, and I am not saying the Buddy heater you used wasn't, but quite often, they are. In my experience, the Olympian heaters do not put off a strong odor. Most LP appliances always have an odor of some kind. Each person's senses are different and can be affected in different ways. Thanks
While I have a much larger 18,000 BTU Furnace in my RV I actually use the wave 3 most of the time. The larger furnace is great for fast heat-up, but makes a lot of noise and it's only about 80% efficient and fan uses 7 amps of power. I just keep a window cracked about an inch, and my Ceiling fan cracked about the same amount to Keep ventilation going. On a 20 lb bottle it lasts a very very long time, and totally silent, and doesn't use battery power. You almost don't even know it's on until you walk by it and then feel the heat. Remarkable little units. There's also no propane smell, but be aware you're putting carbon monoxide into the air, so be absolutely certain you keep ventilation going.
I have gotten some bad L.P. smell from some tanks. Maybe due to how many times the tank has been refilled. I think I heard somewhere That additive can build up in the tanks.
Have replaced the pad 3 times at $200 each. It was kept covered in my garage over the summer and when I pulled it out the pad won't make heat. My 10 year old wave 3 still works great. The late model pads are defective.😊
Mine pad lasted a couple years, but I use it a lot. I still use it, but it leaks flame out in a few places. Still puts out good heat but I think the thermocouple is going to hell. I need to start it a few times to keep it going.
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. 😢
Camco has a service department you could call and or send it to them for repair. You could also take it to a local RV repair shop that should be able to take care of it. Try calling Camco first. Thanks Eric
Far as I can tell this uses indoor air for combustion. It also discharges ALL the combustion byproducts INTO the inside of the RV. 1.6 pounds of moisture into your space for every pound of propane burned.
@@paulrobbins3362 On it's maximum heat setting the Wave 3 uses 1/8 lb of propane per hour. So in an 8 hour night you have used 1 pound of propane and made 1.6 pounds of water vapour. I do not like to have a extra 1.6 pounds of water vapour inside my RV.
@@jwiereng Your right, I wouldn't want to mislead someone into thinking this can be used daily as a primary source of heat. I only have used it as a supplement to the furnace.
My diesel heater is amazing, although for me the con is power consumption during winter, I don't like being forced to drive or run the engine just to charge the batteries. More fuel costs on top of the full already being burnt plus higher unwarranted mileage and wear and tare in general; just for heat. I use both, a gas heater and a diesel, depending on my needs at the time. I don't use a catalytic gas heater though...£££'s.
Death trap! A good way to take a long nap from CO. As a home inspector ive seen idiots put these sort of ventless heaters in homes and i red flag them as unlivable.
Lol! No, just use adequate ventilation and detectors. It's not that hard. Shoot, i have a tankless water heater right in my bathroom, nothing has ever come of it
Water vapor is a waste product, along with Carbon Monoxide with any non exterior vented propane burning heater. Can't believe you neglected to cover the bases on that! What a Disservice.
It's worthless in a RV because al the moisture it produces while burning the propane or butane. The heat is great, the moisture is terrible. One of the major causes of mold inside ! Don't use a device like this in your RV !
Thank you for sharing your concern and insights about using propane or butane heaters in RVs. You've raised a valid point about the moisture they produce, which can indeed lead to issues like mold. It's important for RV owners to be aware of potential drawbacks when using such heaters. While these heaters provide excellent heat, managing moisture is a critical aspect. To address this concern, some RVers use additional ventilation or dehumidifiers to control humidity levels and prevent mold growth. Additionally, choosing a heater with proper safety features and ventilation options can help minimize the impact on indoor air quality. It's always a good idea for RV enthusiasts to thoroughly research and consider various factors, including safety measures and potential side effects, before deciding on a heating solution. If you have any other suggestions or tips for dealing with moisture in RVs, feel free to share them! Your input is valuable to our community. Safe travels!"
LMAO how the heck do you keep a straight face when that box took out whatever it did behind the wall 🤣
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hahah it got my attention like what the heack was behind that wall
hahahha
Had to be exaggerated sound effects for humor.
Did it go down some stairs
What about moisture/ condensation?
We could not tolerate the Buddy propane heater as we could smell fumes despite windows cracked open. Can anyone assure the Wave heaters have no smell?
The Olympian heater is designed for indoor use, and I am not saying the Buddy heater you used wasn't, but quite often, they are. In my experience, the Olympian heaters do not put off a strong odor. Most LP appliances always have an odor of some kind. Each person's senses are different and can be affected in different ways. Thanks
Been using these heaters for years and never noticed a smell. I think they are great. In fast I just installed one today
@@gregolson1160 Mine is fine hooked up to my large outdoor tank at home, but the 25 lb.ers can smell.
Damn😂 what Collapsed back there when you threw that 📦 😅
That is a sound effect just for fun.
While I have a much larger 18,000 BTU Furnace in my RV I actually use the wave 3 most of the time. The larger furnace is great for fast heat-up, but makes a lot of noise and it's only about 80% efficient and fan uses 7 amps of power. I just keep a window cracked about an inch, and my Ceiling fan cracked about the same amount to Keep ventilation going. On a 20 lb bottle it lasts a very very long time, and totally silent, and doesn't use battery power. You almost don't even know it's on until you walk by it and then feel the heat. Remarkable little units. There's also no propane smell, but be aware you're putting carbon monoxide into the air, so be absolutely certain you keep ventilation going.
Thks for a decent comment. QUESTION how long is a very long time,
@@danielgarvey9556 do often you’re only using the wave 3 ?? In what temps / part of the U.S. ??
I have gotten some bad L.P. smell from some tanks. Maybe due to how many times the tank has been refilled. I think I heard somewhere That additive can build up in the tanks.
Would you sleep with this heater?
Have replaced the pad 3 times at $200 each. It was kept covered in my garage over the summer and when I pulled it out the pad won't make heat. My 10 year old wave 3 still works great. The late model pads are defective.😊
Mine pad lasted a couple years, but I use it a lot. I still use it, but it leaks flame out in a few places. Still puts out good heat but I think the thermocouple is going to hell. I need to start it a few times to keep it going.
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. 😢
Camco has a service department you could call and or send it to them for repair. You could also take it to a local RV repair shop that should be able to take care of it. Try calling Camco first. Thanks Eric
Chould any one tell me if i should ,keep the propain can ,in the camper.or out side,is it safe??? With this heater,thks
What clearances are required to sides and ceiling?
Can this heater be built in to the wall vs mounted on the wall?
Building it into the wall is not common, I would defer you to Camco for a better answer.
what about carbon monoxide?
A window or vent should be partially opened. The instructions cover the details about Carbon Monoxide. Also, make sure you have a working CO detector.
@@TheSmartRVer When mine was new, there was no trouble, but recently sets off the C.O.
Everytime I plug in a heater to my rv it trips my breaker even though they installed a brand new converter box any suggestions?
Need to plug it into a dedicated 15 amp circuit. My miceowave runs off a 15 amp circuit so i just unplug it when im using the heater.
Best heater ever.
Any fans?
No fan. Its catalytic and it heats the objects in the room not the air, so its slow to warm things up
Far as I can tell this uses indoor air for combustion. It also discharges ALL the combustion byproducts INTO the inside of the RV. 1.6 pounds of moisture into your space for every pound of propane burned.
It is burns very little fuel so not much water is discharged. I havnt had any moisture problems.
@@paulrobbins3362 On it's maximum heat setting the Wave 3 uses 1/8 lb of propane per hour. So in an 8 hour night you have used 1 pound of propane and made 1.6 pounds of water vapour. I do not like to have a extra 1.6 pounds of water vapour inside my RV.
@@jwiereng Your right, I wouldn't want to mislead someone into thinking this can be used daily as a primary source of heat. I only have used it as a supplement to the furnace.
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I can do that because I am a trained professional. haha
Where are you located ?
I have the smaller one but it does not put out much heat I'm thinking it needs a filter change maybe ?
What's the efficiency level? How long on lowest setting with 1 lb of propane? Not a good review! "It's good" isn't a review!
Would rather have an electric option.
The RV furnace already burns through propane
You can use any electric heater. You have thousands of options.
Really
Think I'll stick with a diesel heater.
My diesel heater is amazing, although for me the con is power consumption during winter, I don't like being forced to drive or run the engine just to charge the batteries.
More fuel costs on top of the full already being burnt plus higher unwarranted mileage and wear and tare in general; just for heat.
I use both, a gas heater and a diesel, depending on my needs at the time.
I don't use a catalytic gas heater though...£££'s.
Death trap! A good way to take a long nap from CO. As a home inspector ive seen idiots put these sort of ventless heaters in homes and i red flag them as unlivable.
Lol! No, just use adequate ventilation and detectors. It's not that hard. Shoot, i have a tankless water heater right in my bathroom, nothing has ever come of it
Not alerting your watchers to the risk of CO is malpractice.
Water vapor is a waste product, along with Carbon Monoxide with any non exterior vented propane burning heater. Can't believe you neglected to cover the bases on that! What a Disservice.
I am sorry to disappoint.
@@TheSmartRVer I'm sorry you don't understand the concept of "LIABILITY".
If the consumer follows the provided instructions then water vapor is a non-issue with proper venting.
@@Thewonderbreadman You'd be surprised how an idiot with an aggressive lawyer in a Lib state will make claims and sue for! Seriously!
Its all about the profit.
It's worthless in a RV because al the moisture it produces while burning the propane or butane.
The heat is great, the moisture is terrible. One of the major causes of mold inside !
Don't use a device like this in your RV !
Thank you for sharing your concern and insights about using propane or butane heaters in RVs. You've raised a valid point about the moisture they produce, which can indeed lead to issues like mold. It's important for RV owners to be aware of potential drawbacks when using such heaters.
While these heaters provide excellent heat, managing moisture is a critical aspect. To address this concern, some RVers use additional ventilation or dehumidifiers to control humidity levels and prevent mold growth. Additionally, choosing a heater with proper safety features and ventilation options can help minimize the impact on indoor air quality.
It's always a good idea for RV enthusiasts to thoroughly research and consider various factors, including safety measures and potential side effects, before deciding on a heating solution. If you have any other suggestions or tips for dealing with moisture in RVs, feel free to share them! Your input is valuable to our community. Safe travels!"
You forgot to mention that you don't own a Camco Olympian Wave product - so others understand you don't know what you're talking about...
Any propane not vented to the outside is like playing Russian roulette with a loaded pistol! Venting with just an open window is no solution.
What? Wanna elaborate?