Propex HS2000 propane heater overview & configuration in my Colorado Teardrops Basedrop camper.
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2021
- A short overview of how everything is set up with my Propex HS2000 heater in my Colorado Teardrops Basedrop teardrop trailer camper. I only briefly talked about the actual installation process. There are other videos out there that I referenced when installing mine. This is more about the layout and configuration in the camper.
Note: When I held the camera up close to the heater to hear it, it sounds very loud in the video. Camera was probably too close. It's actually very quiet. - Авто та транспорт
And sweet video. I'm about to shell out for one to save me from the impending winter doom and gloom
Nice video, very helpful to see/hear it running.
Glad you found it useful. I do want to really emphasize though how quiet it actually is. After a lot of use in it now, it really is so quiet with the stealth kit that I often can't tell when it's on.
Sweet set up 🤘
Propane system looks great, but your finest work really was the unmade bed.
Great video! I wouldn’t have thought that the cold air would come from the inside but that’s actually more efficient I would think in terms of less energy being used to heat the air. On the other hand I did think the air intake would come from outside since it’s “fresh air” but the drawback would be if there’s smells outside which would come inside. Overall I like the setup!
From what I understand the cold air return comes from outside. However, I added a second one from the cabin to the galley specifically for that purpose of heating the cold air inside quicker and creating that cycle of warm to cold air.
The Propex heater uses outside air for the combustion process only. There is a heat exchanger between the combustion gases and the air being heated and pumped into the cabin so the two don’t mix.
Great Video, thanks for sharing. Question: Did you wire up the 12volt power connector yourself or did it come with that cigarette charger style adapter? Also, how much was the stealth kit and did you purchase that in NA or did it come from Europe? Thanks for any info you can provide. You convinced me that I want to install this in my teardrop. Cheers!
I believe I wired up the cigarette charger style adapter myself (only splicing/connecting two wires - very easy to do) but I could be wrong (I bought it a while ago now) and it may have come with it as well... The stealth kit was around $75-$80 I believe. Well worth it in my opinion. After many trips out with the propex now, I really cant tell when it's on or off if there is any background noise whatsoever (for example, it was raining the other night and I had to look up to the little red indicator light to tell when it was on or not).
Thanks for sharing! Question for you on usage: when you power system off and leave the teardrop for the day, do you also close the propane tank valve each time or is this something that should be regulated automatically by the propex intake as to not have any propane leak while the system is off? (Trying to avoid gas lock outs/ air bubble in the tubing)
I am by no means a professional, but I have done both. I always try to close the propane valve if I remember, but there are some days where I either leave the heater on for the full day at camp, or will power off the propex but leave the propane valve open for the day while it's still hooked and I haven't had any issues. I would say if you can remember, unless you're just leaving it on and letting the thermostat do it's thing, I would try to close the propane valve off. But again I haven't had issues when I haven't done that.
Really appreciate this video. My mattress and down comforter is high maybe taller than yours. I am concerned that the comforter or mattress would block the hot air vent. Have you had that issue? How much clearance would I need? Thanks.
My mattress is a 6" memory foam (higher than the normal 4" they recommend) and I don't have any issues. You really don't need but 3 or so inches of clearance so the hot air return hole isnt covered. I'd say you'd definitely be okay if your feet can fit under there as well.
What was the red material you sealed up the holes with? Does it remain pliable or set up hard? Critter prevention control questions, LOL. Leaning more and more towards the Propex. Thanks
It is a high heat sealant. It ends up having a slight amount of flex but is mostly firm.
It’s so complicated! I wish there were better options for 12v heating!
I understand what you mean but honestly it's not that complicated once you get into it... My brother and I had no experience with this kind of thing and we were able to get it done in a few hours. I am very glad we installed it.
@@stephenalexander5488 True, baby steps! Glad it is working out!
Do you have real world numbers on how long the Goal Zero 1500 lasts with the Propex running?
I haven't ran the goal zero to dead from the propex alone. But I have found the displayed estimate of wattage use/hours remaining to be very accurate on the goal zero in a lot of other applications. I would have to guess it would be close to the 52ish hours it was displaying.
Do you find the heat too close to your feet and blankets?
No it hasn't been an issue. Once I put my foot right over it and I woke up because my foot was too warm but it wasnt super hot or anything...
Why'd ya put a cold air return at the foot of the bed?
It came with the kit. While probably not 100% necessary, I assumed it couldn't hurt to have some more airflow between the cabin and the heater itself. There is an intake directly on the propex and then the main cold air intake comes from underneath via the hose.
Hey curious why you and a couple other folks put the heater on blocks of wood. The instructions dont say you need to do that
It’s not necessary. However if I remember correctly it had to do with the length of hoses and the depth of the holes I had drilled. I needed a little more space.