I have one and love it. It will not produce nursing home heat as a diesel will but great for warming up our camper trailer from about 4 to 17 degrees. Very clever product. Battery will last about 4 hours without top up and canister will last about 9 hours. Also runs off house gas with optional lead.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, Chris, great to know it works for you. ~ Ben

I could have used this with the 2 degree nights camping in the Pilbara. Another great video full of information Snowys. Thanks

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Derbarl. ~ Ben

Another informative product showcase Ben.👍 It looks like for tents, this is a great alternative to the various diesel heaters currently taking the market by storm. With all these new "nice to have" and "nice to bring" gear, I'll be needing to upgrade my 80 Series Landcruiser with a Unimog soon. 😁

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, you might need a trailer on your Unimog too with all the stuff available nowadays. ~ Ben

My partner will love this! I’ll look after the fire pit at night, she can go out and start this at 0430 so I can get dressed in comfort. Think I’m going to love this beast too!😂

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Love it, everyone is happy. ~ Ben

@spacecoyote6646

2 жыл бұрын

Think again. It only runs for 4 hours, how are you going to recharge it?

@paulelliott682

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacecoyote6646 Jackery, Eco Flow, Maxoak's Bluetti all come to mind in about a second

@reallyskeptical

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulelliott682 jesus you hope you got 2grand to heat your tent. Instead of a cup of concrete in ya lattee

Great idea how it’s dual powered 👍

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Something a bit different, and a development on the original ducted heater we saw come onto the market from another brand. ~ Ben

AeroHeat or Propane Heater vs Portable Diesel Heater, now that's a comparison I'd like to watch.

@fatmanoverlanding

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

We are interested in this too, Hammer Rocks. We don't have diesel heaters in our range at the moment so we can't provide any first hand opinions, but if we ever start selling them we'll be sure to do some comparisons. ~ Ben

@paulelliott682

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Yeah, that's what happens when you live on an island, Oops I mean continent LOL

@dtomic17

2 жыл бұрын

Diesel heater is far superior for heat, running cost and price.

@peytonmac1131

Жыл бұрын

@@dtomic17 That does seem to be what I'm thinking as well, having watched some of these videos.

Looks like a pretty nice unit to me. If it runs 10 hours on a 1lb propane cylinder that implies that it has about 2/3 the output of a Buddy heater on low which is something a lot of us have wished for since those put out too much heat in many situations and can't run all night.

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thats good feedback! ~ Lauren

The fact that you can operate the unit remotely sells it to me without question and totally kills gasmates version of this unit. Ive got a Navara single tub with canopy Camper so remote operation is a must or ide just lose the heat everytime I open the tailgate.

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It's a handy feature for sure. ~ Ben

Cumplió mis expectativas / did not disappoint

@SnowysOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. ~ Ben

Would definitely be more interesting if the demo was done in a tent. Question though, why does it need a battery if it burns gas?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It needs a battery to run the fan and electronics. ~ Ben

@tonytony9142

Жыл бұрын

Because it’s clearly a piece of junk. Only the smart will stay away from this product

Another great review, thank you very much. I noticed, on your demonstration unit, a circular vent below the output shoot yet other images of the heater, for example on the box, do not show any vent. Is the vent hidden behind a cover or is this a different model? In antici........pation, thanks for your help.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Nice pickup, Mel! I have a feeling the images Companion supplied might have been from from a pre-production sample, but the vent is definitely there on all models purchased. It needs this inlet, I'm not sure where it would get sucked in otherwise. I've let our graphics team know, we'll get some new images uploaded. ~ Ben

@melbrown3755

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks Ben. Now I can put my order in for one. 👍🏽

Hi!! Thank you so much for sharing the very informative video that you prepared! I would like to ask a question: You said in the video that I can't use the device completely inside a tent (as I would with a Buddy Heater). Why is that? I would like to use it inside a roof top tent, so I have to have the whole unit inside the tent. Thank you so much for your time!

@SnowysOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Buddy Heaters also cant be used inside a tent. Running a combustion unit inside an enclosed space can result in carbon monoxide poisoning, and death. This unit has a ducting tube so heating can occur inside the tent, but the combustion unit must be outside ~ Lauren

Very good 🌹🇭🇲

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Greta! ~ Lauren

I might have missed this but what's the run time on a bottle? Only reason I say this Is I bought an all in one chineseum diesel heater which I run on my rooftop tent and it uses .5amp at lowest operating temp and I have to sleep with the window open as it's ridiculously hot.. but fuel consumption on a 10hr runtime it uses around 1 litre of diesel

@Grievous-

2 жыл бұрын

4 hours battery life for the fan and 10 hours for the bottle.

@mickromer6199

2 жыл бұрын

@@Grievous- thanks mate 👍 so if you used the 12v lead you could run an all nighter.. still stick with the diesel heater on this one.. love the shower version tho

@HammerRocks

2 жыл бұрын

@@mickromer6199 Based on how Ben described the product features, it seems to suggest the 12V is only for charging, and not for operational use. I could be wrong,

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

You can run the unit whilst charging/plugged in which will extend the runtime, otherwise as Grievous mentions you'll get about 4 hours form the battery and about 10 hours from the gas. ~ Ben

Probably wouldn't have a use for it. However, if I had a tent or van, and did weekends or a week away, this would be a clever option

@fatmanoverlanding

2 жыл бұрын

I can see this only being good for smaller tents or (if the hose was longer) RTTs. It doesn't seem like it's powerful enough to heat up a whole van. Plus a 4hr max running time, might not be a long enough time while winter camping in the colder regions. I'd most likely look into portable diesel heaters if I had a van or camping in much colder climates during winter.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I think you are right, Fatman Overlanding, it's ideal for smaller tents or rooftop tents, maybe small vans too. Users shouldn't expect this to make the inside of their shelter warm and cost, it will just take the chill out of the air to make things a little more comfortable. ~ Ben

This looks great. How would it go heating a 1 man hiking tent?

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

It won't really heat a tent, Matthew, but it will take the chill out of the air. The smaller the tent the more effective it will be, but you got to remember that on a cold night there is a lot of heat being lost through the walls of the tent, so it's a big ask to expect this heater to create a consistently warm environment inside any tent. ~ Ben

@fatmanoverlanding

2 жыл бұрын

Matthew, if you have a 1-man hiking tent, wouldn't a correctly rated sleeping bag be more suitable? Not only will it be more effective in keeping you warrm all night, it also weigh less, and cost less.

@lucymooch5821

2 жыл бұрын

Should warm a small space easily. Just tie it to top of your hiking backpack when on the trail. No worries.🤣🤣🤣🤣

Can it run all night if connected to external battery?

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

As long as the external battery is large enough then this should be fine, Crypto Yummy. ~ Ben

Can you plug in 12v battery source to make it run for whole night ?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You cant, Zhao Chen...you're also limited by the gas running out aswell. ~ Lauren

@subaruwithsteve202

6 ай бұрын

Can you use the unit while it’s charging?

Does it need fans like the Mr. Heater Buddy heater ?

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean by needing a fan for the Mr Buddy heater, Paul, but this unit is fan driven. ~ Ben

@paulelliott682

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors YOU did a fan video about it.

Is this a viable option for winter tent camping ?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Potentially. It wont function like a normal domestic heating system, its just designed to take the edge off the cold. Whether or not its right for you depends on the kind of environment & temperatures you're expecting to be in. ~ Lauren

Can you connect to a larger gas bottle?

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Theoretically, yes, with the right hose, like this one - www.snowys.com.au/cylinder-hose-kit-pol. There are some changes coming up in gas appliance legislation that may make it illegal to use anything other than the recommended gas cylinder for the appliance in question. We can't be sure but will update our customers as soon as we have confirmation, it has been years in development. ~ Ben

That is not the anawer. 4 hours runtime then a recharge? So, in the middle of the night, i wake up cold. How do I recharge it? If my campsite has electricity, i will use an electric heater.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest that you use this to take the chill out of the air whilst going to bed, then again when you get up in the morning, Space Coyote. If you are waking up freezing at night you'd be better off assessing your sleeping gear. Once you are warm, a good mat and sleeping bag should keep you warm throughout the night without the need for a heater. ~ Ben

@farmingthewild

2 жыл бұрын

You can connect it to a Rover 40 Powerpack for example and it would run for 10 hours on one bottle

Would this be safe to use in a van.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

As long as the unit remains outside of the van with the warm air being ducted inside then it is fine, Craig. Under no circumstances should you run the actual unit in an enclosed space. ~ Ben

I just ordered one of these. It’s a bit concerning that’s it’s called a heater. But constantly hearing it won’t heat anything is starting to worry me. $500 is a fair amount I’m kind of expecting it to heat something.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad, it does heat but we find that many people set unrealistic expectations for a heater of this size. At the end of the day it is pumping warm air into an uninsulated space (assuming you are heating a tent) so the warmth is constantly being lost to the outside. The smaller the space it is heating the more effective it will be, and this is the best tent heater we have seen to date. ~ Ben

@michaelclarke7830

2 жыл бұрын

hey... will look forward to seeing what you think...

@swilbs

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Better than the diesel ones?

@AstroBananna

2 жыл бұрын

It sucks that it only lasts 4 hours. Needs to run all night right?

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@AstroBananna it's not really designed to run all night, it's more so intended to take the chill out o the air as you go to bed and then again when you wake up in the morning. If you need a heater all night to keep warm then it might be worth having a closer look at your sleep system to ensure it is keeping you warm. ~ Ben

This product is a fantastic idea but it’s just not there yet , it doesn’t actually heat the tent and having to leave the unit outside when it’s not waterproof are 2 major hurdles that need to be addressed in my opinion. I’m thinking a tent stove or a diesel heater are still better options . Thanks for another great review Ben .

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

It's a step ahead of the first ducted camping heater that we saw come onto the market, which was form another brand. Whilst I'd say this does what it claims it can do, it still has some shortcomings. Thanks for the kudos. ~ Ben

@taztheambo

Жыл бұрын

I you did Luke, I bought it, you are right it doesn't heat a tent. The hype is good but it isn't true.

Can it run while connected to 12v

@farmingthewild

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - if connected to a Rover 40 for example, it can run all night

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, it will run whilst charging. ~ Ben

@dialafence

2 жыл бұрын

So will the battery last longer than 4 hours if you leave it plugged into 12 volt.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@dialafence yes, it will last along as the external 12V battery has power to deliver. Companion indicated teat it will still charge whilst running and plugged into an external power source, but the charge time for the battery will take 50% longer, which equates to around 8-10 hours. ~ Ben

Be nice if we could get these here in the US.

@SnowysOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

You could always try contacting Companion and see if they'll ship internationally? www.companionoutdoor.com/form/contact-us/ ~ Lauren

Can I use this in a vinyl carport for winter?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you men by a vinyl carport sorry, Robert, but as long as the area is adequately ventilated where the unit is placed then you should be fine. ~ Ben

@robertdippolito199

Жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors vinyl carport is like a tent garage for cars. Its not airtight and has some openings at the bottom of the roll up panels. Winter storage for my car.

Anything similar and better than this unit yet?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Not that we've come across at this stage. Check out a diesel heater as an alternative. Abit different, but the same premise. ~ Lauren

What is the condensation like if it’s in a caravan

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Gas heaters will always put out a bit of moisture, Che, it's a characteristic of LPG rather than any specific heater, so it's likely you would get some condensation on cold nights in a caravan. ~ Ben

@ALB2073

Жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Sorry mate but I have seen you write this a few times in this thread and you are incorrect. There can be no condensation due to the burning of LPG as the air stream and combustion gases are completely separate.

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@ALB2073 good point, Adrian, I'm largely going off what I've learnt from conversations with suppliers. I guess that provided the by-products of burning the LGP are completely separate from the air flow then it should in theory be dry air. Condensation in a caravan is more likely to come from the breath of the occupants. ~ Ben

Nice product, do you have a distributor in USA? please share contact information - Congratulations

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

We only ship within Australia sorry, Héctor, you an try contacting the manufacturer directly, they might be able to help - www.companionoutdoor.com/form/contact-us/. ~ Ben

How much do the gas canisters cost?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Depends where you get them from, but you can find our current price here: www.snowys.com.au/resealable-propane-cartridge-468g#instoreAvailability ~ Lauren

Do you have any idea if we can get it in Canada?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you can, Ali, but I'm not 100% certain of this. ~ Ben

@aliakbarnikfarjaam2909

Жыл бұрын

@Snowys Outdoors I did a lot of search for this product in Canada or in the US, but no luck. Not even a similar product to this. I am wondering if there is any way for the company to ship the product to North America!

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@aliakbarnikfarjaam2909 we only ship within Australia sorry, Ali, you could try going directly to Companion - www.companionoutdoor.com/. ~ Ben

Why cant we find something like this that has an exhaust ? My camper diesel heater has one its about the same size but needs way more battery power than that and cost me £100. I sit sit in me underwear in me van at -17 lolol and i wont get sick from CO2

@SnowysOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

I haven't seen any portable LPG heaters like this with an exhaust, I think the guidelines are that they need to be on the outside anyway so don't need an exhaust. ~ Ben

Do you have to worry about carbon monoxide?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The actual combustion unit has to be placed outside of the tent @Justin, so there wont be any issues with full ventilation. ~ Lauren

Hope you don't need heat all night. Four hours is it bro!

@SnowysOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

It's only really meant to take the chill out of the air for short bursts, not to heat a space for long periods. ~ Ben

@nealwright5630

6 ай бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors So, not for serious cold-weather campers then.

Lol @ the blue polo old mate greynomad casual photobombing...

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh, he didn't seemed too concerned about the camera. ~ Ben

LP gas are expensive now.

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, just like petrol I guess. ~ Ben

Price(s) range?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Pricing is on our website, J V - www.snowys.com.au/aeroheat-lithium-tent-heater. ~ Ben

This product has two deal killers. First, you really need to add a duct hose to the inlet so the unit can recycle the air in a tent instead of having to heat up cold outside air, that's super inefficient and frankly, really dumb. Also, need to add a thermostat so the unit can shut itself on and off as needed to maintain a set temperature inside the tent, this can't be that difficult in 2024. I realize price is always a concern, but $400 for "Dumb and annoying" isn't better than $450 for "Smart, efficient and useful".

@SnowysOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Both would be great upgrades - you can shoot an email directly to Companion, they love hearing feedback direct from customers www.companionoutdoor.com/form/contact-us/ ~ Lauren

9:36 This explanation should have been at the very start! It was infuriating to hear that rambling while wondering the entire time how this thing is supposed to work. The entire video I believed the unit was supposed to sit inside the tent, radiate the heat from it's body and the duct would transport the burned air outside.

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to waste your time, Sebas. ~ Ben

thank you but I will keep my diesel heater-It will be cheaper to run.

@SnowysOutdoors

10 ай бұрын

Diesel heaters are a more efficient option no doubt, we have been on the lookout for a good option to fit our range. ~ Ben

CO2. ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It needs to sit outside a tent or enclosed space, John, so the CO2 dissipates. The duct goes inside which only blows warmed air. ~ Ben

i bought the gasmate version and was highly disappointed because it shut its self down every 20 mins, got full refunded

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

The Gasmate version was the first of its type, and it had some shortcomings. This is an improvement on that model but it still won't suit everyone. ~ Ben

Diesel heater better no condensation $ 169.00 EBay

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Diesel heaters are good, Murray, not something we have in our range at this stage.The simplicity of only needing 12V power and a gas bottle makes these LPG heaters attractive to many people. True that diesel heaters will reduce the instance of condensation as they provide drier air. There is still a chance of some condensation though on account of the moisture that is expelled by the occupants of a tent. ~ Ben

@paulelliott682

2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors Speaking of 12v, is Ford going to sell any F-150 Lightning ed. in OZ land ?

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulelliott682 I can't answer that for you sorry, Paul. It looks pretty sweet though. ~ Ben

Won’t work at 16 degrees? Nope

@SnowysOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

I think it's a safety thing. ~ Ben

That’s a lot of money for something that only runs for 4hrs on a charge. Better off with a diesel heater.

@SnowysOutdoors

16 күн бұрын

A diesel heater will be a more effective albeit more expensive choice. ~ Ben

@Southsidewheelsga

16 күн бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors diesel heaters are $85.

@SnowysOutdoors

16 күн бұрын

That's cheap, does it work very well or make much noise? ~ Ben

@Southsidewheelsga

16 күн бұрын

@@SnowysOutdoors it’s fine. One tank will lay 12 hours on high and up to 30 hours on low. I hunt in 15 degree weather and the heater has to last all night which is about 12 hours.

What is the use of this? 😂 Flawed in so many ways, I would never consider this. Propane heater limited by lithium battery 😂😂😂

@sonictech1000

Жыл бұрын

It can run off 12v so there are lots of ways to extend the run time.

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Alot of people look for heaters just like this, depends on what meets your needs. ~ Lauren

Be better off with some 8hr tea lights. 6 of them on the go and your tent is warm. No need to charge anything and you don’t need to buy gas. THIS IS A POSH GLAMPERS SHOW OFF GADGET.

@SnowysOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

There are certainly loads of alternatives, but these are popular. I think plenty of campers like the all in one simple solution this offers. ~ Ben

Speak American

@SnowysOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

We are an Australian business, dodge sportsman. ~ Ben