PROPEX HS2211 - How to heat your tent
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- Опубликовано: 8 апр 2021
- This is one of my most requested videos! Since mentioning this heater, I've had weekly emails on how to set it up to heat a tent. It's really easy to use and transport, and makes those cold nights so much nicer!
Buy the Propex here: www.vancafe.com/HS2211-p/hs22...
(I know it's regularly out of stock, but keep checking back!)
1/4" BSP to 3/8" NPT (1786N204): www.mcmaster.com/1786N204/
Optional 3/8" NPT elbow (50785K441): www.mcmaster.com/50785K441/
3/8" NPT to 3/8" flare: amzn.to/3wg30N5
3" duct: amzn.to/31EuzBH
3" hose clamp: amzn.to/3wjnbtm
12v adapter: amzn.to/2PQgdvu
Powered by REDARC Manager30 and a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery: redarcelectronics.com/product...
The system pulls about 2 amps while running, so for a full 10 hours of run time only requires 20Ah.
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I bought the Propex kit from VanCafe based on your video and my other research. I plan on putting it in a storage box for transport and protection. Thanks much.
Would be great if you can make a video to show how you set it up with your tent.
This is an excellent video, I have been following along for all your heating videos. I really wish you had shown some video on your setup on the truck ie on the rack, where you set your fuel and set your power etc. Thanks again.
Really good video on this type of heater. Seems like a very legit option, without many of the drawbacks of the various other heaters. 🤙-Josh
Great video and thanks for the advice on getting this. It's been a great addition. I'll pick up one of the elbows, that'll make storing it easier for sure!
Thanks for your help! I configured my Propex per your example. Works great! Will try out in my FreeSpirit High Country 80 mounted on my FSR Overland trailer.
Thanks for the video - it saved me a lot of time. Can't wait to get this thing going and hit the mountains!
awesome video, keep up the great work! :)
Best straight forward explaining heard …..thank you
very informative, well done
Thank you for the fitting parts list! I was surprised to see that Propex wanted me to use compression fittings. I'm mounting mine inside the trailer so I'm not taking any chances.
I got to try my Propex heater out last weekend. I put a quick connect for the propane on the BSPT to NPT angled adapter so it sits close to the body of the heater. And because I don’t sleep well with any kind of fan noise, I ended up getting the ridiculously expensive soundproof felt duct, and the “stealth kit” for the exhaust. It’s now wonderfully quiet. The felt duct is thinner than the duct you use, and will actually fit inside it which will protect it in wet weather. The only annoying thing about the Propex stuff is as you mentioned, the supply chain issues. I ended up placing an order each for the heater, duct, and stealth kit, and it took a long time to get the parts.
I have been looking for this for a while thank you, let me know if you ever in southern Oregon i have great river trailer to show you
Thank you, sir.
no bubbles, no troubles.
A diesel heater running on fan speed 1 only pulls .5 amps. A Propex propane heater pulls 2 amps running which will only give you 1 night of heat if you are using a 500 WH power station. 2.5 nights on a 1000 WH station. A diesel heater is way more efficient. At fan speed 1 you’re only consuming .5 amps on a diesel heater. That will last you 3 nights on a 500 WH station. 6-7 nights on 1000 WH station. Also a lot less fuel is consumed with diesel vs propane. Most overlanders use a 5 gal propane tank. That means you will only have 1.5 nights of fuel till empty. My diesel heater 7 liter reservoir lasts me 3 nights on fan speed 1 or 2. Also, if propane heaters are $1,000, let’s compare apples to apples. If you spend $1,000 on a quality diesel heater like a Webasto, you won’t get smoking or any of the other problems that cheap Chinese diesel heaters have either. The more expensive diesel heaters have auto altitude adjustment. Even some Chinese diesel heaters have auto altitude adjustments, like the Maxpeeding Rods brand or HCalory and several others. It’s not a problem if your diesel fuel reservoir is attached on the outside of your rig (like on your tire carrier). Just run a quick connect fuel line to the diesel heater. If you wouldn’t transport your gas filled rotopaxs inside your rig why would you transport your diesel filled rotopax inside your rig. Also the propex will kick on and off all night long which is a bit noisy. Not consistent white noise. Also between the on/off phases all night long the propex has large gaps in its ability to hold a consistent or steady temp. So if you set the thermostat at 68 deg it’ll bounce between 60 deg and 70 deg. Super annoying. Some complain about the diesel heaters fuel pump clicking noise but you can buy a $30 quiet fuel pump upgrade of Amazon. The advantage of the diesel heater in comparison is having consistent soft white noise all night long. In my opinion the diesel heater beats the propane heater in almost every category… efficiency in fuel, Battery consumption, cost, weight, space of transporting fuel, temp hold, quieter etc. Propane heater doesn’t have app control. Newer diesel heaters do have app control. I think your frustration with diesel heaters you’ve owned is that they all have been cheap Chinese ones. If you’re willing to spend $1,000 on a Propex propane heater then spend $1,000 on a serious diesel heater. Apples to apples.
Instead of the graduated connectors for the propane adaption, the use of a flange spreader tool was suggested. Could u explain this please?
You can also use a TVA-1000 to check for leaks.
I agree about the Buddy Heater. I own one, and it’s a great little heater, but it’s NEVER allowed in my tent.
I ordered the Propex HS2211 after watching this video! Do you need an inline fuse wired in or will the fuse in the cig lighter be good enough?