Propex HS2211 6500 BTU Exterior Gas Air Heater
Propex HS2211 6500 BTU Exterior Gas Air Heater
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Extend Your Season With Clean, Quiet, Reliable Exterior Propane Heat
Supported by our local Fort Collins, Colorado team. The Propex HeatSource HS2211 is a weatherproof, exterior-mounted propane air heater that delivers 6,500 BTU of clean, dry heat into your cabin without taking up floor or wall space. Mount it under the vehicle, set the Digistat thermostat, and keep camping through cold nights and shoulder seasons.
It is a strong fit for camper vans, trailers, tiny homes, boats, semis, and rooftop tents where you want permanent heat and you cannot spare cabin space for an interior furnace. Have room inside? The HS2000 (6,500 BTU) and HS2800 (9,500 BTU) mount in the cabin.
Why Choose Propane Over Diesel?
Diesel heaters have their place, but propane is often the better fit for van and trailer heat. Propane is a clean, convenient fuel source without the diesel fuel-gelling concerns that can complicate winter operation, and Propex keeps combustion sealed off from the air you breathe.
- Less fuel odor: Propane provides little to no fuel smell compared with diesel-fueled heaters.
- Cold-weather friendly: Propane does not have the diesel gelling issue that can complicate winter operation.
- High-elevation capable: Add the High Altitude Modification for reliable combustion at elevations up to 10,000 ft; it also runs well at sea level.
- Quiet and dependable: Integrated electronics and self-diagnostic safety controls keep the system steady once installed.
- Dry heat: Sealed combustion delivers dry heat without adding moisture from burner exhaust inside the living space.
- Cabin space stays yours: Exterior / underfloor mounting leaves your floor and walls free for storage, bunks, and living space.
Warm, Dry Heat Without Combustion Inside
The HS2211 mounts outside the living space, typically under the vehicle. Heated air is ducted into the cabin while the combustion process stays separate from the air you breathe.
Propex uses a closed-loop forced-air heating system. Cabin air is circulated through the heater, warmed, and returned to the same space. Fresh combustion air is drawn from outside, and exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide, are directed outside when installed to Propex requirements.
| Heater location | Exterior / underfloor, weatherproof |
| Heated air | Recirculated from the cabin through the heater and back inside |
| Combustion air | Drawn from outside |
| Exhaust | Directed outside when installed to Propex requirements |
| Heat type | Forced-air propane heat |
| Thermostat | Digital Digistat included |
What's in the Kit?
- Propex HS2211 heater unit
- Digital Digistat thermostat
- Installation hardware, ducting, wiring, and combustion pipes
- Propex 1/4"-1/4" brass compression union 90° elbow (for factory connection with 1/4" copper tubing)
Best for
- Builds that need year-round propane heat and can accept an underfloor exterior mount
- Vans, trailers, and overland rigs where cabin floor or wall space is limited
- Buyers who want a fixed install with Digistat temperature control
- Regular camping above about 7,500 ft (add the High Altitude Modification)
Not the right fit if
- You cannot mount a weatherproof unit under the vehicle or on an exterior surface (this heater is exterior / underfloor only; look at the interior-mount HS2000)
- Your space needs substantially more than 6,500 BTU of heat (look at the interior-mount HS2800 for 9,500 BTU)
- You need a portable heater with no permanent install (look at the PS2000 Slimline, our newest portable, or the older PS2000 Portable Heater System)
Compare Propex Heaters at Mountain Time Campers
| Model | Heat output | Mount | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propex HS2000 | 6,500 BTU | Interior, permanent install | Small to mid-size vans, trailers, and builds with a compact interior mount spot |
| Propex HS2800 | 9,500 BTU | Interior, permanent install | Larger vans, bigger trailers, and colder-climate builds |
| Propex HS2211 (this heater) | 6,500 BTU | Exterior / underfloor, permanent install | Builds with no interior room to spare for a heater |
| Propex PS2000 Slimline (newest portable) | 6,500 BTU | Portable, no permanent install | Our recommended portable pick for truck campers, tents, hunting and ice fishing shelters |
| Propex PS2000 Portable Heater System (original suitcase) | 6,500 BTU | Portable suitcase, no permanent install | Buyers who want the original Pelican suitcase with optional power bank |
How to choose: For a small to mid-size space with room for an interior mount, start with the HS2000. For a larger van, bigger trailer, or regular cold-weather camping, step up to the HS2800 for 9,500 BTU. No interior room to spare? The HS2211 mounts outside or under the floor and ducts heat in. Need heat without a permanent install? Start with the PS2000 Slimline, our newest and most streamlined portable Propex, which ships high-altitude modified; the original PS2000 Portable Heater System suitcase is the older option. Going with an HS heater and camping high most of the time? Add the High Altitude Modification.
Still deciding? Read the Propex FAQ, browse all Propex heaters, or call us at (970) 578-0791.
Serious Heat Without Giving Up Cabin Space
At 6,500 BTU with about 1.7 A running draw, the HS2211 brings real heat to small and mid-size living spaces while staying easy on a typical 12V system. The weatherproof exterior housing and Digistat thermostat make it a set-and-hold furnace for vans and trailers that need to stay comfortable overnight.
| Model / Ref ID | HS2211-D |
| Heating output | 6,500 BTU |
| Fuel | Propane (LPG) |
| Mount | Exterior / underfloor, weatherproof |
| Thermostat | Digital Digistat (included) |
| Running power draw | About 1.7 A |
| Safety | Sealed combustion; self-diagnostic onboard controls |
| Warranty | 3 years from purchase date (optional 5-year extended warranty available) |
Built for Real-World Van and Trailer Life
- Built to live outside, backed for 3 years: Every other mounted Propex heater lives inside the cabin. The HS2211 is designed to mount under the vehicle and take on dirt, road spray, and weather, which is why it carries a longer 3-year warranty.
- Weatherproof exterior mount: Keeps the furnace out of the living space so you keep bunks, cabinets, and floor area.
- Sealed combustion: Burner exhaust and condensation stay out of the cabin air path.
- Digistat control: Set your target temperature and let the system cycle.
- Install-ready package: Hardware, ducting, wiring, combustion pipes, and the brass elbow for common factory propane connections are included.
- High Altitude option: Our in-house High Altitude Modification for reliable combustion at elevations up to 10,000 ft when you regularly camp above about 7,500 ft (2,286 m).
Where the HS2211 Earns Its Spot
| Setup | Why HS2211 makes sense |
|---|---|
| Camper vans | Permanent heat without giving up scarce floor or wall space. |
| Trailers and teardrops | Underfloor mount keeps the cabin open for sleep and storage. |
| Tiny homes and boats | Weatherproof exterior heat with Digistat cabin control. |
| High-elevation camping | Add the High Altitude Modification for reliable combustion when you regularly camp above about 7,500 ft. |
Premium Heat With Real Support Behind It
A heater is one of those pieces of adventure gear you do not want to wonder about when you are hundreds of miles from home. Buying a Propex from Mountain Time Campers means more than getting a box delivered to your door.
Because it is built to live under the vehicle and handle dirt and weather, the HS2211 is backed by a 3-year warranty from purchase, longer than our interior-mounted heaters, and an experienced Colorado-based service team. An optional five-year extended warranty is available for this unit. If you have questions about installation, troubleshooting, or getting your system back up and running, our in-house experts are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM at (970) 578-0791 or support@mountaintimecampers.com.
Get Propex support locally in Fort Collins, Colorado, where we build and support camper and adventure equipment every day. You can talk through your setup with people who understand how these heaters are actually used in vans, trailers, and overland builds.
Buying a Premium Heater Is About More Than BTUs
The HS2211 costs more than a basic heater, and that is part of the decision. You are investing in a purpose-built exterior propane heating system with sealed combustion, Digistat control, low electrical consumption, weatherproof mounting, a complete install package, warranty coverage, and real humans available to help after purchase.
Installation and Docs
- Underfloor installation instructions (PDF)
- Revised propane gas fitting instructions (PDF)
- Unit measurements flyer (PDF)
- USA Digistat thermostat book (PDF)
Help and support
Need help with this heater? Call Mountain Time Campers at (970) 578-0791 or email support@mountaintimecampers.com.
Ships from Fort Collins, CO