There's probably multiple conversations on here addressing that.
It was suggested to me to use an electric heater, and turn the furnace to low so it's just a backup. There's not a lot of sense using your propane if you have electric already paid for. Someone also suggested running a separate electric cord from the outside box as not to trip the converter. I can say first hand (multiple times) they're right, It's quite easy to trip my converter breaker ::)
We use the Mr. Big Buddy when camping off grid along with the campers heater:
[IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w223/beerlifter/misc/BigMrHeater.jpg[/img]
and this one when we have 'juice':
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lasko-Cyclonic-Ceramic-Heater-758000/19524989
I have an oscellating electric heater to 'maintain' temps so I don't use as much propane as the furnace only kicks on when temps drop (or my idiots don't close the door completely).
I do carry a sportscat heater and tank in the event it might be needed (power outage and/or sustained high winds that suck out the heat).
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